Humira approved for use in moderate Crohn's disease

The licensed indications for Humira (adalimumab) have been extended to include the treatment of adults with moderately active Crohn's disease, in addition to use in severe disease.

NICE guidance recommending adalimumab for use in severely active Crohn’s disease has been in place since 2010 | SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

The TNF-alpha inhibitor should be used only when the response to conventional therapy, including a corticosteroid and/or an immunosuppressant, is inadequate or when such therapies are not tolerated or are contraindicated. 

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Further information: AbbVie


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