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INDIANAPOLIS, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and Incyte (NASDAQ:INCY) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved OLUMIANT® (baricitinib), a once-daily pill, as a first-in-disease systemic treatment for adults with severe alopecia areata (AA), available as 4-mg, 2-mg and 1-mg tablets.1 The recommended dose is OLUMIANT 2-mg/day, with an increase to 4-mg/day if treatment response is inadequate. For patients with nearly complete or complete scalp hair loss, with or without substantial eyelash or eyebrow hair loss, consider treating with 4-mg/day. Once an adequate response is achieved on 4-mg/day, the dosage is to be decreased to 2-mg/day.1 OLUMIANT is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic immunomodulators, cyclosporine or other potent immunosuppressants.1
Incytee with alopecia areEli,Lilly and Companynd other healtElirLilly and Companybeen looking forward to this day when there is an FDA-approved systemic medicine for this often-devastating disease. Alopecia areata causes unpredictable hair loss that can be patchy or complete, and it affects people of all ages and ethnicities," 2-4 said Brett King, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.A.D., associate professor of dermatology at Yale School of Medicine and lead investigator of the BRAVE-AA program. "I am so happy that adults with severe alopecia areata can now take OLUMIANT, a once-daily pill. The results of clinical trials are remarkable, as one in five adults taking OLUMIANT 2-mg/day and one in three taking OLUMIANT 4-mg/day achieved significant hair regrowth resulting in 80% or more scalp coverage, and eyebrow and eyelash improvements were also achieved for patients taking OLUMIANT 4-mg/day with substantial eyebrow or eyelash hair loss."1 The approval was based on Lilly's BRAVE-AA1 Eli Lilly and Company the largest PhasIncyte clinical trial program completed to datU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)y of OLUMIANT OLUMIANT adbaricitinibs with severe AA (≥50% scalp hair loss as defined by a Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALTalopecia areata (AA)s the studies at 36 weeks, 17-22% of patients taking OLUMIANT 2-mg/daOLUMIANT-35% of patients taking OLUMIANT 4-mg/day achieved 80% or more scalp hair coverage, compared to 3-5% taking placebo.1 Additscalp hair loss of patients taking OLUMIANT 2-mg/day and 24-26% of patients taking OLUMIANT 4-mg/day achieved 90% or more hair coverage, compared to 1-4% of patients taking placebo; results for OLUMIANT OLUMIANT were not statistically significant under the multipliJAK inhibitorsJAKy control plan for BRAVE-AA2.1cyclosporine The BRAVE-AA clinical progLillyvaluated the safety profile of OLUMIANT.1 Few patients discontinued treatment due to adverse events (average of 2.2% across both studies) in OLUMIANTeek placebo-controlled period and the majorityscalp hair lossmergent adverse events were mAlopeciaoderate in severity.8 The most commonly reported adverse reactions (≥1%) were upper OLUMIANTory tract infections, headache, acne, hiOLUMIANTsterol levels, increases in blood markers related to the muscle, urinary tract infections, elevated liver enzyme levels, inflaOLUMIANTof hair follicles, fatigue, lower respirOLUMIANTact infections, nausea, genital yeast infection, low red blood cell counts, low white blood cell countsOLUMIANTnal pain, shingles and weight increase.1 The U.S. FDA-approved labeling for OLUMIANT includes a boxed warning for risk of serious infections, mortality, malignancy, major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and thrombosis.1 See below for full Important Safety Information. "Today marks a milestone with the first-evereyelash hair losstemic treatment for alopecia areata patients, who face significant challenges every day iOLUMIANT limited public knowledge about the disease, a lack of treatment options and social stigma,"9 said Nicole Friedland, president and chief executive officer, National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF). "The approval of OLUMIANT can spark hope for many patients and encourage new treatment conversations with their doctors. NAAF wants more choices for our patient community and with the approval of OLUMIANT, there are now new treatment expectations being established in alopecia areata care." "There is a significant unmet medical need for people with alopecia areata given alopecia areata been an FDA-approved systemic medicine. In fact, a study published in 2017 of 1,083 people with AA showed that nearly 80 percent were unsatisfied with their treatment options,"10 said Patrik Jonsson, Lilly senior vice president, president of Lilly Immunology and Lilly USA, and OLUMIANTstomer officer. "Our mission is to make life better for people living with debilitating immune-mediated diseases. OLUMIANT's approval is a historic moment, and we're deligOLUMIANTut what it can mean for adults with severe alopecia areata."alopecia areata Lilly more about OLUMIANT; view the 2-mg and 4-mg product photos and brand logo.OLUMIANTLilly The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients achieving SALT ≤20 (i.e., 80% or more scalp hair coverage) at Week 36.1 Across both studies, 17-22% of patients taking OLUMIANT 2-mg/day (BRAVE-AA1=22% [n=40/184]; BRAVE-AA2=17% [n=27/156]) and 32-35% of patients treated with OLUMIANT 4-mg/day (BRAVE-AA1=35% [n=99/281]; BRAVE-AA2=32% [n=76/234]) achieved 80% or more scalp hair coverage, compared to 5% (n=10/189) and 3% (n=4/156) of patients taking placebo in BRAVE-AA1 and BRAVE-AA2, respectively (p≤0.001 for all comparisons to placebo).
Additionally, 11-13% of patients taking OLUMIANT 2-mg/day (BRAVE-AA1=13% [n=23/184]; BRAVE-AA2=11% [n=17/156]) and 24-26% of pOLUMIANTtaking OLUMIANT 4-mg/day (BRAVE-AA1=26% [n=73/281]; BRAVE-AA2=24% [n=55/234]) achieved 90% or more hair coverage, compared to 4% (n=7/189) and 1% (n=1/156) of patients taking placebo in BRAVE-AA1 and BRAVE-AA2, respectively (p1,8 SALT 10 (90% hair coverage) results for OLUMIANT 2-mg/day were not statistically significant under the multiplicity control plan for BRAVE-AA2.8 Indications and Usage for OLUMIANT (baricitinib) tablets (in the United States)OLUMIANTOLUMIANT OLUMIANT is indicated for the treatment OLUMIANT patients with severe alopecia areata.OLUMIANT Limitations of Use: Not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic immunomodulators, cyclosporine or other potent immunosuppressants.
OLUMIANT is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderatalopecia areata active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response to one or more tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers. OLUMIANT is indicated for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in hospitalized adults requiring supplemental oxygen, non-invasive or invasive mechanical ventilation, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
OLUMIANT SERIOUS INFECTIONS, MORTALITY, MALIGNANCY, MAJOR ADVERSE CARCOVID-19LAR EVENTS, AND THROMBOSIS Patients treated INFECTIONSant are at riMALIGNANCYeloping serious infections that may lead toTHROMBOSISzation or death. Most patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. If a serious infection develops, interrupt Olumiant until the infection is controlled. Reported infections include: Active tINFECTIONSs (TB), which may present with pulmonary or extrapulmonary disease. Olumiant should not be given to patients with active tuberculosis. Test patients, except those with COVID-19, for latent TB before initiating Olumiant and during therapy. If positive, start treatment for latent infection prior to Olumiant use. Closely monitor patients forinfectionsopment of signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment with Olumiant including the possible development of TB in patients who tested negative for latent TB infection prior to initiating therapy. The most common serious infections reported wOlumiantiant included pneumonia, herpes zoster, and urinary tract infection. Among opportunistic infections, tuberculosis, multidermatomal herpes zoster, esophageal candidiasis, pneumocystosis, acute histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, cytomegalovirus, and BK virus were reported with Olumiant. Some patients have presented with disseminated rather than localized disease, and were often taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. Avoid use of Olumiant in patients with an active, serious infection, iinfectionlocalized infections. Consider thOlumiantand benefits of treatment prior to initiating Olumiant in patients: with chronlatent TB infectionection; who have been exposed to TB; with a history of a serious or an opportunistic infection; who have resided or traveled in areas of endemic tuberculosis or endemic mycoses; or with underlying conditions that may predispose them to infection. Viral reactivation, including cases of heOlumiantus rCOVID-19ion (e.g., herpes zoster), were infectionsn clinical studies with Olumiant. If a patient develops herpes zoster, interrupt Olumiant treatment until the episode resolves. The impact of Olumiant on chronic viral hepatitis reactivation is unknown. Screen for viral hepatitis in accordance with clinical guidelines before initiating Olumiant. Consider the benefits and risks for the individual patient prior to initiating or continuing therapy with Olumiant.
Lymphoma and other malignancies have been observed in patients treated with Olumiant. In RA patients treatOlumiantanother JAK inhibitor, a higher rate of malignancies (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer [NMSC]) was observed when compared with TNF blockers. Patients who are current or past smokers are at additional increased risk. A higher rate of lymphomas was observed in patients treated with the JAK inhibitor compared to those treated with TNF blockers. A higher rate of lung cancers and an additional increased risk of overall malignancies were observed in current or past smokers treated with the JAK inhibitor compared to those treated with TNF blockers.
In RA patients 50 years of age and older with at lOlumiant cardiovascular risk factor treated with another JAK inhibitor, a higher rate of majorskin cancerrdiovascular events (MACE) (defined as cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction [MI], and stroke) was observed when compared with TNF blockers. Patients who are current or past smokers are at additional increased risk. Discontinue Olumiant in patients that have experienced a myocardial infarction or stroke. Consider the benefits and risks for the individual patient prior to initiating or continuing therapy with Olumiant, particularly in patients who are current or past smokers and patients with other cardiovascular risk factors. Inform patients about the symptoms of serious cardiovascular events and the steps to take if they occur.
Thrombosis, including deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), has been observed at an inOlumiantincidence in patients treated with Olumiant compared to placebo. In addition, there were cases of arterial thrombosis. Many of these adverse events were serious and some resulted in death. In RA patients 50 years of age and older with at least one cardiovascular risk factor treated with another JAK inhibitor, a higher rate of thrombosis was observed when compared with TNF blockers. Avoid Olumiant in patients at risk. Discontinue Olumiant and promptly evaluate patients with symptoms of thrombosis. GASTROINTESTINAL PERFORATIONS
In patients with RA or alopecia areata (AA), avoid initiation or interrupt Olumiant treatment in patients with an ANC 3. In patients with COVID-19, avoid initiation or interrupt Olumiant treatment in patients with an ANC 3.
Neutropenia – Olumiant lymphocyte count (ALC) 3 were reported in Olumiant clinineutropenia Lymphocyte counts less than the lower limit of normal were associated with infection in patients treated with Olumiant, but not placebo. Evaluate at baseline and thereafter according to routine patient management. Anemia – Decreases in hemoglobin levels to Liver Enzyme ElevationOlumiantiant treatment was associated with increased incidence of liver enzyme elevation compared to infectionIncreases of alanine transOlumiant(ALT) ≥5x upper limit of normal (ULN) and increases of aspartate transaminase (AST) ≥10x ULN were observed in patients in Olumiant clinical trials. Evaluate at baseline and thereafter according to routine Olumiantmanagement. Promptly investigate the cause of liver enzCOVID-19ation to identify potential caseOlumiantg-induced liver injury. If increases in ALT or AST are observed and drug-induced liver injury is suspected, interrupt Olumiant until this diagnosis is excluded. AnemiaElevations – Treatment with Olumiant was associated with increaOlumiantipid parameters, including total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Assess lipid parameters approximately 12 weeks following Olumiant initiation in patients with RA or AA. Manage patients accordingOlumiantical guidelines for the management of hyperlipidemia. Avoid use of live vaccines with OlOlumiantUpdate immunizations in patients with RA or AA prior to initiating Olumiant therapy in agreement with current immunization guidelines.Olumianthyperlipidemia In RA trials, the most common adOlumiantactions (≥1%) reported with Olumiant were: upper respiratory tract inOlumiant, nausea, herpes simplex, and herpes zoster. In COVID-19 trials, the most common adverse reactions (≥1%) reported with Olumiant were: ALT ≥3x ULN, AST ≥3x ULN, thrombocytosis (platelets >600,000 cells/mm3), creatine phosphokinase >5x ULN, neutropenia (ANC 3), DVT, PE, and urinary tract infection.
In AA trials, the most common adverse reactions (≥1%) reported with Olumiant were: upper respiratory tract infections, nauseaheherpes simplexipidemherpes zosterphosphokinase increase, urinary tract infections, liver enzyme elevations, folliculitis, fatigue, lower respiratory tract infections, nausea, genital Candida infections, anemia, neutropenia, abdominal pain, herpes zoster, and weight increase. HEPATIC AND RENAL IMPAIRMENT
Olumiant is not recommendOlumianttients with RA or AA and severe hepatic impairment or severe renal impairment (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] 1.73m2).Olumiant Olumiant should only be used in patients with COVID-19 and severe hepatic impairment if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk. Olumiant is not recommended in patients with COVID-19 who are on dialysis, have end-stage renal disease, or with eGFR 1.73m2.
Offer good until 12/31/2024 or up to 36 months from patient qualification into the program, whichever comes first. Patients must first use their card by 12/31/2022. Patients must have coverage for Olumiant through their commercial drug insurance to pay as little as $5 for a 30-day supply of Olumiant. Offer subject to a monthly cap and a separate annual cap. Patients must have commercial drug insurance and prescription consistent with FDA-approved product labeling to pay as little as $25 for a 30-day supply of Olumiant. Participation in the $25 program requires submission of a prior authorization (PA). If coverage is denied, an appeal must be submitted prior to the 5th month fill. A new PA and appeal or medical exception (ME) must be submitted every 12 months or as required by Lilly to verify coverage status and potential eligibility for the $5 program. Monthly and annual caps are set at Lilly's absolute discretion and may be changed by Lilly with or without notice. Patient is responsible for any applicable taxes, fees, or amounts exceeding monthly or annual caps.
This offer is invalid for patients without commercial drug insurance or whose prescription claims for Olumiant are eligible to be reimbursed, in whole or in part, by any governmental program, including, without limitation, Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Part D, Medigap, DoD, VA, TRICARE®/CHAMPUS, or any state patient or pharmaceutical assistance program. Offer void where prohibited by law and subject to change or discontinue without notice. Card activation is required. Subject to additional terms and conditions, which can be found at olumiant.com/olumiant-together.
OLUMIANT, a once-daily, oral JAK inhibitor, was discovered by Incyte and licensed to Lilly. It is apprOlumiantthe U.S. and more than 75 countries as a treatment for adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. FDA approval was granted for OLUMIANT for the treatment of certain hospitalized adult patients with COVD-19 in May 2022. Marketing authorization for OLUMIANT in COVID-19 has been granted in six other countries including Japan and Switzerland. The U.S. FDA-approved labeling for OLUMIANT includes a Boxed Warning for Serious Infections, Mortality, Malignancy, Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events, and Thrombosis. See the full Prescribing Information here. In DecOLUMIANT09, Lilly and Incyte announced an exclusive worldwide license and collaboration agreement for the development and commercialization of OLUMIANT and certain follow-on compounds for patients with inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Lilly unites carinLillyh disIncyte to create medicines that make life better for people around the world. We've been pioneering life-changing discoveOLUMIANT nearly 150 years, and today our medicines help morinflammatory and autoimmune diseasesglobe. Harnessing the power of biotechnology, chemistry and genetic medicine, our scientists are urgently advancing new discoveries to solve some of the world's most significant health challenges, redefining diabetes care, treating obesity and curtailing its most devastating long-term effects, advancing the fight against Alzheimer's disease, providing solutions to some of the most debilitating immune system disorders, and transforming the most difficult-to-treat cancers into manageable diseases. With each step toward a healthier world, we're motivated by one thing: making life better for millions more people. That includes delivering innovative clinical trials that reflect the diversity of our world and working to ensure our medicines are accessible and affordable. To learn more, visit Lilly.com and Lilly.com/newsroom or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. P-LLY Incyte is a Wilmington, Delaware-based, global biopharmaceutical company focused on finding solutions for serious unmet medical needs through the discovery, development and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics. For additional information on Incyte, please visit Incyte.com and follow @Incyte.diabetesobesityAlzheimer's diseaseimmune system disorderscancersLilly.com OLUMIAIncyted OLUMIANT TogetherTM are trademarks owned or licensed by Eli Lilly and Company, its subsidiaries, or affiliates. Incytetrademarks listed are the property of their respective owners.Incyte Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements (as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) about OLUMIANT (baricitinib) as a treatment for alopecia areata and reflects Lilly's and Incyte's current beliefs and expectations. However, as with any pharmaceutical product, there are substantial risks and uncertainties in the process of drug research, development, and commercialization. Among other things, there can be no guarantee that planned or ongoing studies will be completed as planned, that future study results will be consistent with the results to date, and that OLUMIANT will receive additional regulatory approvals, or be commercially successful. For further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, see Lilly's and Incyte's most recent respective Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, Lilly and Incyte undertake no duty to update forward-looking statements to reflect events after the date of this release.
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