ulcerative colitis pipeline

Jul 12, 2024

Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease of unknown origin that targets the lining of the colon. Symptoms typically include diarrhea, abdominal pain, discomfort, and the presence of blood in the stool. The severity of the condition can vary, with inflammation affecting just the rectum, extending t...

Oct 20, 2023

Bristol Myers Squibb’s Zeposia has lost its exclusive status as the sole S1P receptor modulator available for ulcerative colitis treatment. The FDA has granted approval for Pfizer’s ulcerative colitis medication, Etrasimod, under the brand name Velsipity. This decision comes after the publication of Phase III resul...

Sep 23, 2022

Almost two decades ago, there were limited options for ulcerative colitis treatment. The readily available ulcerative colitis therapies were aminosalicylates and immunomodulators (azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, and methotrexate), with biologics (Adalimumab, Golimumab, infliximab, Ustekinumab, and Vedolizumab) rese...