Biocad launches Russia's first original drug for the treatment of severe psoriasis

22 May 2019

Russia’s first original drug for the treatment of severe psoriasis has been registered by one of the leading local drugmakers Biocad, according to the company.

The new drug, which is based on monoclonal antibodies, is known as Efleira (netakimab).Its development and clinical studies took about seven years and required investment of more than $20 million. According to analysts, the launch of the drug will help to reduce the cost of treatment of severe psoriasis in Russia three-fold. It is planned that sales of the drug will be started as soon as this month.

According to plans of Biocad, the new drug will be in high demand in Russia, taking into account that the number of people suffering from psoriasis in Russia currently exceeds 3 million people.

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