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FDA Approves HADLIMA

A fourth biosimilar to Humira is approved for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and PsA.

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On July 1, 2023 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved HADLIMA (adalimumab-bwwd), a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker from Samsung Bioepis. [1]

HADLIMA is a biosimilar to Humira and is indicated for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and plaque psoriasis, as well as uveitis, a common comorbidity of PsA. [1]

HADLIMA does not carry an interchangeable designation. It is given by injection. It is the fourth biosimilar to Humira to receive FDA approval. [1]

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