Cimzia in prefilled syringe for Crohn's disease patients

Cimzia (certolizumab pegol), the only PEGylated anti-TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor) for reducing signs and symptoms of Crohn's disease is now available for self-administration in a prefilled syringe.

UCB announced that Cimzia(R) (certolizumab pegol), the only PEGylated anti-TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor) approved in the U.S. for reducing signs and symptoms of Crohn's disease and maintaining clinical response in adult patients with moderate to severe active disease who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapy, is now available for self-administration in a prefilled syringe designed in partnership with OXO GOOD GRIPS(R) a company dedicated to providing innovative consumer products that make everyday life easier.

"We looked at a variety of unmet needs for Crohn's disease patients and found that many prefer a prefilled syringe when taking biologic medications," said David Robinson, vice president and general manager of UCB's Immunology Business Unit. "This newly designed, easy-to-use syringe, developed with a renowned consumer products company like OXO(R), will enable many patients to conveniently self-administer their therapy every four weeks."

The Cimzia(R) prefilled syringe, designed by UCB in partnership with OXO GOOD GRIPS(R) is available exclusively for use with Cimzia(R). The companies recognized the importance of designing a syringe and packaging components with the patient in mind to provide ease of use, comfort, control and confidence.

The new syringe provides a soft, non-slip grip on the flange which allows the patients to hold the syringe steady using various grip positions so it is easy and comfortable to use. The large and soft thumb pad on the plunger makes it easy to push for patients. The rounded finger loop allows for easy removal of the needle cover. The easy-to-read syringe barrel helps to ensure patients receive the entire dose as they can see the medicine inside and know when they have injected all of the medication. Additionally, the packaging utilizes Velcro(R) for easy opening and resealing.

In addition, the new Cimzia(R) prefilled syringe carries the Arthritis Foundation(R) Ease-of-Use Commendation. The Arthritis Foundation(R) created the program to encourage manufacturers to design user-friendly products and packaging. Manufacturers submit their products for testing by an independent lab experienced in the design and evaluation of products that are accessible to people with functional limitations due to the effects of arthritis.

Cimzia(R) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on April_22, 2008 for reducing the signs and symptoms of moderate to severe Crohn's disease and maintaining clinical response in adult patients who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapy. The new prefilled syringe is now available to Crohn's patients taking Cimzia(R) for subcutaneous self-administration once every four weeks after initial doses once a physician has provided instruction for proper use.

The Crohn's approval was based on safety and efficacy data from clinical trials in more than 1,500 patients with Crohn's disease. Cimzia(R) was also recently approved in the U.S. for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis.


(Editor compiled and published Cimzia in prefilled syringe for Crohn's disease patients at HealthNewsTrack on May 18, 2009 sourced from UCB - http://www.ucb.com/)

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