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COSENTYX is a PsO treatment proven effective for adults with active PsA

In pivotal study FUTURE 2 in adults with active PsA

A majority of patients achieved ACR20 response at Week 24 (NRI)1*

(P<0.0001 for both Rx groups vs placebo)*

  • COSENTYX 300 mg (n=100): 54%

  • COSENTYX 150 mg (n=100): 51%

  • Placebo (n=98): 15%

*Except where noted, patients received an initial once-weekly x5 weeks loading dose followed by doses every 4 weeks.1

 

#1 Prescribed biologic

TRx share for PsA/AS/nr-axSpA written by rheumatology specialty groups, including rheumatologists, rheumatology NPs/PAs, and PCPs. Additional data adjustment factors are applied using Symphony Xponent and APLD data. TRx is total prescriptions (NBRx + refills). Data report prescriptions for patients receiving an anti–IL-17 or anti–IL-23 for PsA/AS/nr-axSpA from January 1, 2020, to June 1, 2021.3

Structural joint damage can be irreversible4
In the FUTURE 5 trial in adults with active PsA

COSENTYX was proven to inhibit the progression of joint structural damage5

Clinical Trail Results for Joint Structural Damage

aResults from a linear mixed effects model that excluded data after escape for placebo subjects who received escape therapy at Week 16. The model assumes approximately linear progression over time and estimates a difference in rates (slopes) of progression over 24 weeks to compare treatment arms.5
bRepresents COSENTYX 150 mg with loading dose (LD).
cNo disease progression is defined as change from baseline in mTSS of less than or equal to 0.5
mTSS measures radiographic progression in the hands and feet and is expressed as the sum of two components: erosion scores and joint space narrowing.5
In FUTURE 5, separate radiographs of each hand/wrist and each foot were taken at baseline, Week 16, and Week 24. Bone erosion, joint space narrowing, and total radiographic scores were determined using a PsA-modified van der Heijde-Sharp scoring method that included the second through fifth distal interphalangeal joints of each hand.4,5 

In FUTURE 5, in a mixed population of about 2/3 biologic-naive and 1/3 anti-TNF-α inadequate responders6

Majority of patients had improvement in their ability to function at 1 year4

The HAQ-DI score is an assessment of patients' ability to6:

The HAQ-DI Score Assesses Patient Abilities
Patients achieving a meaningful HAQ-DI response at 1 year (a prespecified exploratory analysis) using nonresponder imputation6,7§
  • 60% of patients in the 300 mg group (n=220)4

  • 58% of patients in the 150 mg group (n=219)4

  • At Week 16, 62% and 55% of patients in the COSENTYX 300 mg and 150 mg arms, respectively, had a meaningful HAQ-DI response6‡

  • At baseline, mean HAQ-DI scores were 1.2, 1.3, and 1.3 for the groups receiving COSENTYX 300 mg, COSENTYX 150 mg, and placebo, respectively. Mean change at Week 16: -0.55, -0.44, and -0.21, respectively6

In FUTURE 5, ACR20 response rates at Week 16 (primary end point) were 63% for COSENTYX 300 mg (P<0.0001), 56% for COSENTYX 150 mg (P<0.0001), and 27% for placebo.

Defined as a change from baseline HAQ-DI score of ≥0.3.7
§All patients who met escape criteria (less than 20% improvement in tender or swollen joint counts) at Week 16 were considered nonresponders at Week 20 and Week 24.  Results were analyzed using nonresponder imputation.6

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CONTRAINDICATIONS
COSENTYX is contraindicated in patients with a previous serious hypersensitivity reaction to secukinumab or to any of the excipients in COSENTYX. Cases of anaphylaxis have been reported during treatment with COSENTYX...

CONTRAINDICATIONS

COSENTYX is contraindicated in patients with a previous serious hypersensitivity reaction to secukinumab or to any of the excipients in COSENTYX. Cases of anaphylaxis have been reported during treatment with COSENTYX. 

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Infections

COSENTYX may increase the risk of infections. In clinical trials, a higher rate of infections was observed in COSENTYX treated subjects compared to placebo-treated subjects. In placebo-controlled clinical trials in subjects with moderate to severe PsO, higher rates of common infections, such as nasopharyngitis (11.4% versus 8.6%), upper respiratory tract infection (2.5% versus 0.7%) and mucocutaneous infections with candida (1.2% versus 0.3%) were observed in subjects treated with COSENTYX compared to placebo-treated subjects. A similar increase in risk of infection in subjects treated with COSENTYX was seen in placebo-controlled trials in subjects with PsA, AS and nr-axSpA. The incidence of some types of infections, including fungal infections, appeared to be dose-dependent in clinical trials. 

In the postmarketing setting, serious and some fatal infections have been reported in patients treated with COSENTYX.

Exercise caution when considering the use of COSENTYX in patients with a chronic infection or a history of recurrent infection. Instruct patients to seek medical advice if signs or symptoms suggestive of an infection occur. If a patient develops a serious infection, monitor the patient closely and discontinue COSENTYX until the infection resolves.

Pre-treatment Evaluation for Tuberculosis

Evaluate patients for tuberculosis (TB) infection prior to initiating treatment with COSENTYX. Avoid administration of COSENTYX to patients with active TB infection. Initiate treatment of latent TB prior to administering COSENTYX. Consider anti-TB therapy prior to initiation of COSENTYX in patients with a past history of latent or active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed. Monitor patients closely for signs and symptoms of active TB during and after treatment.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) exacerbations, in some cases serious and/or leading to discontinuation of COSENTYX, occurred in COSENTYX treated subjects during clinical trials in PsO, PsA, AS, nr-axSpA, and HS. In adult subjects with HS, the incidence of IBD was higher in subjects who received COSENTYX 300 mg every 2 weeks (Ulcerative Colitis [UC] 1 case, EAIR 0.2/100 subject-years; Crohn’s Disease [CD] 1 case, EAIR 0.2/100 subject-years) compared to subjects who received COSENTYX 300 mg every 4 weeks (IBD 1 case, EAIR 0.2/100 subject-years). In addition, new onset IBD cases occurred in subjects treated with COSENTYX in clinical trials. In an exploratory trial in 59 subjects with active Crohn’s disease [COSENTYX is not approved for the treatment of Crohn’s disease], there were trends toward greater disease activity and increased adverse reactions in subjects treated with COSENTYX as compared to placebo-treated subjects. 

Exercise caution when prescribing COSENTYX to patients with IBD. Patients treated with COSENTYX should be monitored for signs and symptoms of IBD.

Eczematous Eruptions

In postmarketing reports, cases of severe eczematous eruptions, including atopic dermatitis-like eruptions, dyshidrotic eczema, and erythroderma, were reported in patients receiving COSENTYX; some cases resulted in hospitalization. The onset of eczematous eruptions was variable, ranging from days to months after the first dose of COSENTYX. 

Treatment may need to be discontinued to resolve the eczematous eruption. Some patients were successfully treated for eczematous eruptions while continuing COSENTYX. 

Hypersensitivity Reactions

Anaphylaxis and cases of urticaria occurred in COSENTYX treated subjects in clinical trials. If an anaphylactic or other serious allergic reaction occurs, administration of COSENTYX should be discontinued immediately and appropriate therapy initiated.

The removable caps of the COSENTYX Sensoready® pen and the COSENTYX 1 mL and 0.5 mL prefilled syringes contain natural rubber latex, which may cause an allergic reaction in latex-sensitive individuals. The safe use of the COSENTYX Sensoready pen or prefilled syringe in latex-sensitive individuals has not been studied.

Immunizations

Prior to initiating therapy with COSENTYX, consider completion of all age-appropriate immunizations according to current immunization guidelines. COSENTYX may alter a patient’s immune response to live vaccines. Avoid use of live vaccines in patients treated with COSENTYX.

MOST COMMON ADVERSE REACTIONS

Most common adverse reactions (>1%) are nasopharyngitis, diarrhea, and upper respiratory tract infection.

Please see Full Prescribing Information, including Medication Guide.

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INDICATIONS

COSENTYX® (secukinumab) is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (PsO) in patients 6 years and older who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.

COSENTYX is indicated for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in patients 2 years of age and older...

COSENTYX® (secukinumab) is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (PsO) in patients 6 years and older who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.

COSENTYX is indicated for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in patients 2 years of age and older.

COSENTYX is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis (AS).

COSENTYX is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) with objective signs of inflammation.

COSENTYX is indicated for the treatment of active enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA) in patients 4 years of age and older.

COSENTYX is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).

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Definitions
ACR, American College of Rheumatology; ALPB=Anonymous Longitudinal Patient Level Data; AS, ankylosing spondylitis; HAQ-DI, Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index; IL, interleukin; mTSS, modified Total Sharp Score; NBRx, new-to-brand Rx; NP, nurse practitioner; nr-axSPA, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis; NRI, nonresponder imputation; PA, physician associate/physician assistant; PCP, primary care physician; PsA, psoriatic arthritis; PsO, plaque psoriasis; TNF, tumor necrosis factor; TRx, total prescriptions.

References
1. McInnes IB et al. for the FUTURE 2 Study Group. Secukinumab, a human anti-interleukin-17A monoclonal antibody, in patients with psoriatic arthritis (FUTURE 2): a randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet. 2015;386(9999):1137-1146.
2. Data on file. Cosentyx US Weekly Prescription Tracker. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp; August 2022.
3. Data on file. IQVIA NPA Smart Portal. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp; September 2021.
4. Data on file. CAIN457F2342 (FUTURE 5): Week 52 Interim Report. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp; August 2018.
5. Mease P et al. Secukinumab improves active psoriatic arthritis symptoms and inhibits radiographic progression: primary results from the randomised, double-blind phase III FUTURE 5 study. Ann Rheum Dis. 2018;77(6):890-897.
6. Mease PJ et al. Managing patients with psoriatic disease: the diagnosis and pharmacologic treatment of psoriatic arthritis in patients with psoriasis. Drugs. 2014;74(4):423-441.
7. Data on file. CAIN457F2342 Clinical Study Report Interim Analysis-Week 24. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp; November 2017