Sun Pharma Presents LEQSELVI™ (deuruxolitinib) Data Highlighting Clinical Efficacy & Durability for Treatment of Alopecia Areata at the 2024 Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference
Sun Pharma Presents LEQSELVI™ (deuruxolitinib) Data Highlighting Clinical Efficacy & Durability for Treatment of Alopecia Areata at the 2024 Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference |
[25-October-2024] |
Data at 68 weeks of treatment with LEQSELVI showed ongoing and clinically meaningful improvement in scalp hair regrowth Study finds that doctors and patients prefer fast time to onset and proven efficacy in JAK inhibitor options, regardless of dosing schedule MUMBAI, India and PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (Reuters: SUN.BO, Bloomberg: SUNP IN, NSE: SUNPHARMA, BSE: 524715, together with its subsidiaries and/or affiliated companies, "Sun Pharma") today presented new data highlighting the clinical efficacy and safety of LEQSELVI™ (deuruxolitinib) 8 mg tablets at the 44th Annual Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference, being held October 24-27, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. LEQSELVI 8 mg tablets was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of adults with severe alopecia areata (AA) earlier this year. LEQSELVI, a JAK inhibitor, treats alopecia areata at the source and is clinically proven to deliver statistically significant efficacy. LEQSELVI data presented at Fall Clinical includes pooled long-term results from open-label extension (OLE) studies showing ongoing and clinically meaningful improvements in scalp hair regrowth in adults with AA taking LEQSELVI for up to 68 weeks. To determine long-term efficacy, the Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) scores were analyzed using two methods: Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF) and As Observed (AO). At the end of the qualifying trial period at Week 24, 32.6% of patients receiving LEQSELVI 8 mg BID (twice daily) achieved a SALT ≤20 score; the percentage of SALT 20 responders increased to 48.8% (LOCF analysis) and 76.6% (AO analysis) at Week 68 of the OLE studies. Additionally, 99.6% (282 patients) maintained their response to LEQSELVI 8 mg BID (as defined by sustaining a SALT ≤50 after achieving SALT ≤20 during the OLE studies as of the cutoff date). "This research provides insight into the durability of response experienced with LEQSELVI 8 mg twice daily, adding to a growing body of evidence highlighting the benefits of this treatment for those living with severe alopecia areata," said Brett King, MD, PhD. "These data highlight an important role for deuruxolitinib in the care of patients living with this disease." In addition to the OLE study, two posters presented at Fall Clinical capture patient and clinician feedback for the treatment of AA which confirm the preference for treatment options with fast time to onset and proven efficacy, irrespective of dosing schedules. In the blinded treatment scenario displaying profiles of LEQSELVI, baricitinib and ritlecitinib, patients and clinicians chose the profile of LEQSELVI as the preferred therapeutic option. "As we continue to grow the Sun Pharma dermatology portfolio, the data presented at Fall Clinical support a growing body of clinical evidence, which show LEQSELVI is an effective treatment option for those living with severe alopecia areata," said Marek Honczarenko, MD, PhD, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Development at Sun Pharma. "We're excited to share these important data with the dermatology community and look forward to seeing patients living with alopecia areata access this innovative treatment option." LEQSELVI may cause serious side effects including serious infections, malignancies, thrombosis, gastrointestinal perforations, and certain laboratory abnormalities. There also may be an increased risk of mortality and major cardiovascular events. LEQSELVI should not be used in patients who are CYP2C9 poor metabolizers or who are taking moderate or strong CYP2C9 inhibitors. In placebo-controlled trials, the three most common adverse events were headache (12.4% as compared to 9.4% with placebo), acne (10% as compared to 4.3% with placebo), and nasopharyngitis (8.1% as compared to 6.7% with placebo). Please see full Prescribing Information, including BOXED WARNING and Medication Guide, and see below for Important Safety Information. For more information about LEQSELVI, visit LEQSELVI.com. About LEQSELVI™ and alopecia areata LEQSELVI Important Safety Information Please click here for full Prescribing Information Including BOXED WARNING and Medication Guide. Indications and Usage Limitations of Use Contraindications Warnings Serious Infections Mortality Malignancy Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Thrombosis Increased risk of serious adverse reactions in CYP2C9 poor metabolizers or with concomitant use of moderate or strong CYP2C9 inhibitors Gastrointestinal Perforations Lipid elevations, anemia, neutropenia, and lymphopenia Immunizations Dosage Before treatment with LEQSELVI, perform the following evaluations:
Adverse Reactions Use in Specific Populations LEQSELVI should not be used by patients with severe renal impairment or severe hepatic impairment. References
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