"We are committed to expanding treatment access and providing additional options for patients who suffer from chronic plaque psoriasis," said
Chronic plaque psoriasis is the most common form of psoriasis that affects one to three percent of the general population1. It is characterized by scaly plaques or lesions on the body and the scalp, which may itch or
"We believe that our extensive analytical and biocharacterization work has allowed us to create a high-quality biosimilar candidate of HUMIRA," said
This milestone is part of a global collaboration between
About M923, a proposed biosimilar of HUMIRA® (adalimumab)
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