The drug market for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU; previously known as chronic idiopathic urticaria) is dominated by oral medications, including those approved (e.g., first- and second-generation antihistamines) or used off-label (e.g., DMARDs, immunosuppressants, tricyclic antidepressants) for this disorder. However, several drug classes have serious side effects, and many patients still struggle to control their lesions. Novartis / Roche’s Xolair was the first FDA-approved biologic for CSU treatment, and we have also found off-label use of other biologics. Guidelines for CSU were recently updated to remove montelukast and prioritize prescription therapies, but some physicians have been slow to adapt.
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Treatment Algorithms: Claims Data Analysis provides detailed, quantitative analysis of the treatment journey and brand usage across lines of therapy and overall using real-world, patient-level claims data so that marketers can accurately assess their source of business, benchmark usage against competitors, and quantify areas of opportunity for their marketed or emerging brand.
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The accompanying interactive dashboard provides novel delivery of data with interactive visuals, easier navigation, expanded analyses, and quarterly data refreshes.