J&J to record US$610mil charge related to skin disease drug


The drug, bermekimab, is a human monoclonal antibody that was being tested for the treatment of chronic skin diseases atopic dermatitis and hidradenitis suppurativa.

NEW YORK: Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson said on Wednesday it would take a non-cash impairment charge of about US$610 million in the first quarter over its decision to stop the development of a skin disease treatment.

The drug, bermekimab, is a human monoclonal antibody that was being tested for the treatment of chronic skin diseases atopic dermatitis and hidradenitis suppurativa.

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