Taltz and Cosentyx double impact in psoriasis market

21 June 2017
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A survey of 103 American dermatologists has provided some information on prescribing practices in the management of psoriasis.

The report from Spherix Global Insights finds that, compared to the same quarter last year, the share in the biologic market held by interleukin (IL)-17 inhibitors  has doubled, fueled by the introduction of Eli Lilly's (NYSE: LLY) Taltz (ixekizumab) and the growing popularity of Novartis' (NOVN: VX) Cosentyx (secukinumab).

Despite rock bottom pricing, Valeant Pharmaceuticals (TSX: VRX) is not performing well with its IL-17 product Siliq (brodalumab).

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