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Celltrion Receives IND Approval for P-III Trial of CT-P47 (biosimilar, tocilizumab) to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis in Poland

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Celltrion Receives IND Approval for P-III Trial of CT-P47 (biosimilar, tocilizumab) to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis in Poland

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  • URPL has approved the IND application of CT-P47 (biosimilar, tocilizumab) to initiate the P-III trial in 448 patients with RA in Poland
  • The company is planning to conduct comparative studies on the efficacy, safety, PK & immunogenicity of CT-P47 vs Acterma through the upcoming trials
  • Actemra is an interleukin formulation that decreases inflammation by blocking the interleukin-6 protein that is responsible for producing inflammation in the body & is used to treat RA, SJIA, polyarticular JIA, GCA & CRS. Additionally, the company is expected to receive the US FDA’s approval for its Humira biosimilar Yuflyma in 2022

Ref:  Korea Biomedical Review | Image: Celltrion

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