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Teva and Alvotech Announce FDA Approval of Interchangeability for SELARSDI™ (ustekinumab-aekn) with Stelara® (ustekinumab)
The U.S. FDA has approved SELARSDI™ (ustekinumab-aekn) as interchangeable with the reference biologic Stelara® (ustekinumab) in all presentations matching the reference product, effective as of April 30, 2025SELARSDI is approved for all indications matching the reference productSELARSDI is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and active psoriatic arthritis in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and older, and the treatment of adult patients with moderately to seve
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