Regulatory Decision Summary for Skyrizi

Review decision

The Regulatory Decision Summary explains Health Canada’s decision for the product seeking market authorization. The Regulatory Decision Summary includes the purpose of the submission and the reason for the decision.


Product type:

Drug

Medicinal ingredient(s):

Risankizumab

Therapeutic area:

L04 Immunosuppressants

Type of submission:

New Drug Submission

Control number:

215753
What was the purpose of this submission?

 

The purpose of this submission is to seek market authorization for Skyrizi (risankizumab) for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.

 

Why was the decision issued?

 

Based on the evaluation of the data submitted, and as labelled, BGTD considers that this NDS, control #215753, for the use of Skyrizi (risankizumab) in the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy, complies with the Food and Drug Regulations. A Notice of Compliance (NOC) is recommended.

 

Decision issued

Approved; issued a Notice of Compliance in accordance with the Food and Drug Regulations.