J&J positions oral Icotyde as psoriasis market shifts beyond injectables

30 March 2026

US pharma major Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has reported one-year Phase III data for Icotyde (icotrokinra), reinforcing its push into oral therapies in a psoriasis market long dominated by injectable biologics.

The data, presented at a dermatology meeting, showed sustained skin clearance through 52 weeks in adults and adolescents with moderate-to-severe disease, with no new safety signals.

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