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ZORYVE® (roflumilast) Topical Foam, 0.3%, for the Treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis Launches in the United States
First drug approved for seborrheic dermatitis with a new mechanism of action in over two decades available in pharmacies this weekEffective, safe, and very
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[{"type":"text","content":"First drug approved for seborrheic dermatitis with a new mechanism of action in over two decades available in pharmacies this weekEffective, safe, and very well-tolerated steroid-free foam provides rapid disease clearance and significant reduction in itchSeborrheic dermatitis affects more than 10 million people in the United StatesManagement will host conference call on Monday, January 22 at 1:30 pm PST/4:30 pm EST WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing meaningful innovations in immuno-dermatology, today announced the launch of ZORYVE® (roflumilast) topical foam, 0.3%, in the United States for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis in individuals 9 years of age and older. ZORYVE is a once-daily steroid-free foam and is the first drug approved for seborrheic dermatitis with a new mechanism of action in over two decades. “Despite being a very common condition with significant negative impact on quality of life, seborrheic dermatitis has largely been overlooked by the pharmaceutical industry,” said Todd Edwards, chief commercial officer at Arcutis. “We are proud to launch our second commercial product in the United States and have it immediately available in pharmacies with strong reimbursement from the major pharmacy benefit managers through our already established contracts.” “Following decades without significant innovation in seborrheic dermatitis treatment, it’s exciting to have an approved, targeted treatment option for such a common yet burdensome inflammatory disease. ZORYVE foam possesses several unique qualities that address unmet needs of seborrheic dermatitis patients. Notably, ZORYVE foam offers once-daily application, a water-based foam vehicle that can be used anywhere on the body, and versatility for use across all skin and hair types as well as the full spectrum of disease severity,” said Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI, a board-certified dermatologist and clinical investigator based in Chicago. “In clinical trials, ZORYVE foam provided complete clearance for more than half of all subjects, and 3 in 4 patients achieved IGA treatment success at 8 weeks, with greater than 40% achieving IGA treatment success as early as two weeks. Based on these key attributes, ZORYVE foam has the potentia...