Risankizumab
Indication
Risankizumab for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (NICE TA596)
NICE TA 596 - Risankizumab for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
Red
Brand:
Skyrizi
Nice TA:
596
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG
PbR excluded:
Yes
BNF chapter:
Skin
Background
Risankizumab is recommended as an option for treating plaque psoriasis in adults, only if:
• the disease is severe, as defined by a total Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) of 10 or more and a Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) of more than 10 and
• the disease has not responded to other systemic treatments, including ciclosporin, methotrexate and phototherapy, or these options are contraindicated or not tolerated and
• the company provides the drug according to the commercial arrangement.