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risankizumab

risankizumab (SKYRIZI) is a interleukin-23 inhibitor. Associated with AbbVie.

EMA: approved TGA: approved PMDA: approved Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04) L04AC18
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 22
News articles 4
Drug details — risankizumab

Quick answer

risankizumab (SKYRIZI) is a interleukin-23 inhibitor. Associated with AbbVie.

Key facts

INN risankizumab
Brand SKYRIZI
Mechanism Interleukin-23 inhibitor
Target Interleukin-23
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
ATC code L04AC18
Originator AbbVie

Mechanism of action

Interleukin-23 inhibitor

Primary target: Interleukin-23

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved
PMDA approved

Recent coverage

AbbVie Cerevel acquisition closes in $8.7B neuroscience deal
High impact AnalysisimmunologyJun 7, 2026

AbbVie Cerevel acquisition closes in $8.7B neuroscience deal

immunology · 6 min

AbbVie completed its $8.7 billion acquisition of Cerevel Therapeutics, paying $45.00 per share in cash. The deal adds neuroscience assets as investors watch emraclidine, pipeline execution, and future filing catalysts.

Dr. Sarah Mitchell
AbbVie closes $8.7B Cerevel deal as neuroscience pipeline expands
High impact AnalysisimmunologyJun 7, 2026

AbbVie closes $8.7B Cerevel deal as neuroscience pipeline expands

U.S. Federal Trade Commission · immunology · 5 min

AbbVie completed its $8.7 billion acquisition of Cerevel Therapeutics on August 1, 2024, after U.S. Federal Trade Commission review. The deal adds Cerevel assets to AbbVie’s neuroscience pipeline and sets up follow-on readouts to watch.

Dr. Sarah Mitchell
UCB's Bimzelx vs. AbbVie's Skyrizi: Psoriatic Arthritis Competitive Landscape
High impact Analysispsoriatic arthritisJun 2, 2026

UCB's Bimzelx vs. AbbVie's Skyrizi: Psoriatic Arthritis Competitive Landscape

FDA · psoriatic arthritis · 8 min

UCB's Bimzelx has demonstrated a competitive advantage over AbbVie's Skyrizi in head-to-head psoriatic arthritis trials. This analysis explores the implications for the competitive landscape and pharmaceutical business development.

Dr. Elena Rossi
UCB's Bimzelx Triumphs Over AbbVie's Skyrizi in Psoriatic Arthritis
High impact Analysispsoriatic arthritisJun 1, 2026

UCB's Bimzelx Triumphs Over AbbVie's Skyrizi in Psoriatic Arthritis

FDA · psoriatic arthritis · 7 min

UCB's Bimzelx has shown superior efficacy compared to AbbVie's Skyrizi in treating psoriatic arthritis, marking a significant milestone in the competitive landscape. This article analyzes the implications for pharmaceutical business development teams.

Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Pipeline programs

  1. M1095-PSA-302 Phase 3 · MoonLake Immunotherapeutics · psoriatic arthritis
  2. M15-998 Phase 3 · AbbVie Deutschland GmbH · Psoriatic Arthritis
  3. M16-000 Phase 3 · AbbVie Deutschland GmbH · Crohn's Disease
  4. M16-011 Phase 3 · AbbVie Deutschland GmbH · Psoriatic Arthritis
  5. M16-066 Phase 3 · AbbVie Deutschland GmbH · Ulcerative Colitis
  6. M16-194 Phase 3 · AbbVie Deutschland GmbH · Crohn's disease
  7. M19-751 Phase 3 · AbbVie Deutschland GmbH · Ulcerative Colitis
  8. M23-732 Phase 3 · AbbVie Deutschland GmbH · Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis

Related & competitor drugs

  1. abiraterone acetate Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L02)
  2. anagrelide Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  3. apremilast Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
  4. arsenic trioxide Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  5. axitinib Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  6. azacitidine Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
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Frequently asked questions

What is risankizumab?

risankizumab (SKYRIZI) is a interleukin-23 inhibitor. Associated with AbbVie.

What is the brand name for risankizumab?

SKYRIZI is a marketed brand name for risankizumab. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.