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risankizumab-rzaa

risankizumab-rzaa (SKYRIZI) is a interleukin-23 inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 0
News articles 4
Drug details — risankizumab-rzaa

Quick answer

risankizumab-rzaa (SKYRIZI) is a interleukin-23 inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN risankizumab-rzaa
Brand SKYRIZI
Mechanism Interleukin-23 inhibitor
Target Interleukin-23
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Interleukin-23 inhibitor

Primary target: Interleukin-23

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is risankizumab-rzaa?

risankizumab-rzaa (SKYRIZI) is a interleukin-23 inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for risankizumab-rzaa?

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

What is the US approval status of risankizumab-rzaa?

risankizumab-rzaa has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.