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Stelara for psoriasis: Dosage, efficacy & more

The Checkup by Singlecare

It is a biologic medication and monoclonal antibody made by the pharmaceutical company Janssen Biotech. Stelara works by blocking proteins in the immune system that cause inflammation. Stelara as a treatment for psoriasis People with psoriasis have an overactive immune system. Avoid live vaccines while taking Stelara.

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Race to the finish: pharma edges closer to approval with RSV vaccines

Pharmaceutical Technology

RSV researchers at major pharmaceutical companies are currently working to develop new RSV drugs to beat future waves of RSV infection and gain the first RSV vaccine FDA approval. Pharmaceutical companies are pushing to develop drugs and vaccines for RSV with these populations in mind.

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Why Are Biologics So Expensive?

BuzzRx

To demonstrate, the biologic drug Humira (generic name adalimumab), which is used to treat autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease , costs over $6,000 for 1 carton (2 pens) without insurance. The biological drug category covers various products such as vaccines and cell and gene therapies.