What kind of biologic treatments are available in Canada?
There are a number of biologic treatments that have been approved by Health Canada for patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis including Amevive® (alefacept), Enbrel® (etanercept), Raptiva® (efalizumab) and Remicade® (infliximab). There are also other biologic therapies for psoriasis in various stages of development at this time. One of the greatest prospects for biologic agents is that they provide new treatment options for patients with psoriasis. With the advent of biologic medicines, there is additional hope that people with psoriasis will benefit from safe and effective treatments. Biologic therapy, in some cases, can provide extended breaks from taking medication. In fact, some biologics can offer a break from therapy while the psoriasis remains in control. There are more than 80 different biologics available in Canada today for the treatment of a variety of medical conditions, such as arthritis, cancer and kidney disease. The most commonly known biologic is ins
