Cosentyx (secukinumab) comes as a subcutaneous injection under the skin or an intravenous (IV) infusion into a vein. Doctors may prescribe it to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and other ...

Cosentyx (secukinumab) is a brand-name injection prescribed for plaque psoriasis and certain types of arthritis. It works to treat these conditions by slowing down an overactive immune system.

Credit: Novartis The IV formulation is supplied as a 125mg/5mL solution in a single-dose vial and requires dilution prior to administration. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an ...

Cosentyx, an autoimmune disease therapy that cost the healthcare industry $7.7 billion in 2024, will be offered at a 55% discount beginning in November. The drug’s manufacturer, Novartis, said Sept.

The approval was based on data from two phase 3 trials that evaluated the use of Cosentyx in patients 6 to 18 years of age with severe plaque psoriasis who were candidates for systemic therapy. The ...