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Saturday, October 24, 2026● Updated 5:00 PM ET
Medicines & FDA

Crohn's patients can now start Skyrizi at home instead of by IV

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The FDA approved an under-the-skin starting dose of AbbVie's Skyrizi, given with a wearable injector, for adults with moderate to severe Crohn's disease. In a trial, 56% reached remission at 12 weeks versus 30% on placebo. IV starts remain an option; talk to your gastroenterologist.

Source: HCPLive

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