Hidradenitis suppurativa

Treatment of Hidradenitis suppurativa
Adalimumab
Amgevita 20mg/0.2ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes

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Amgevita 40mg/0.4ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes

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Amgevita 40mg/0.4ml solution for injection pre-filled pens

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Amgevita 80mg/0.8ml solution for injection pre-filled pens

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Amgevita 80mg/0.8ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes

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Amgevita 20mg/0.4ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes

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Amgevita 40mg/0.8ml solution for injection pre-filled pens

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Amgevita 40mg/0.8ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes

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Secukinumab
Cosentyx 150mg/1ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes

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Cosentyx 150mg/1ml solution for injection pre-filled pens

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Cosentyx 300mg/2ml solution for injection pre-filled pens

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Prescribing Notes:

  • The position of specialist treatment in this specialist dermatology pathway is not intended to guide on place in therapy. The place in therapy is directed by a dermatology specialist prescriber experienced in the management of the condition, use is in line with relevant local or national guidance.
  • Refer to specialist guidelines for the management of hidradenitis suppuritiva. The patient information leaflet on hidradenitis suppuritiva from the British Association of Dermatologists provides an overview of available treatment options.
  • Treatment is tailored to the individual, there are a number of management strategies to choose from. Among the possible treatment options are antibacterial skin lotions such as clindamycin topical lotion (off-label).
  • Adalimumab is indicated for the treatment of active moderate to severe hidradenitis suppuritiva (HS) (acne inversa) in adult patients with an inadequate response to conventional systemic HS therapy.
  • Secukinumab is indicated for the treatment of active moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) (acne inversa) in adults with an adequate response to conventional systemic HS therapy and is restricted for use in adult patients with active moderate to severe HS for whom adalimumab is contraindicated or otherwise unsuitable, including those who have failed to respond or have lost response to prior adalimumab treatment. 

History Notes

06/02/2025

Addition of new amgevita formulations, ERWG Jan 24.

10/10/2024

Addition of Cosentyx (SMC2592), ERFC Aug 24.

15/12/2021

East Region Formulary content agreed.

Treatment of Hidradenitis suppurativa
Adalimumab
Amgevita 20mg/0.2ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes

Refer to product literature.

Amgevita 40mg/0.4ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes

Refer to product literature.

Amgevita 40mg/0.4ml solution for injection pre-filled pens

Refer to product literature.

Amgevita 80mg/0.8ml solution for injection pre-filled pens

Refer to product literature.

Amgevita 80mg/0.8ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes

Refer to product literature.

Amgevita 20mg/0.4ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes

Refer to product literature.

Amgevita 40mg/0.8ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes

Refer to product literature.

Amgevita 40mg/0.8ml solution for injection pre-filled pens

Refer to product literature.

Prescribing Notes:

  • The position of specialist treatment in this specialist dermatology pathway is not intended to guide on place in therapy. The place in therapy is directed by a dermatology specialist prescriber experienced in the management of the condition, use is in line with relevant local or national guidance.
  • Refer to specialist guidelines for the management of hidradenitis suppuritiva.
  • The patient information leaflet on hidradenitis suppuritiva from the British Association of Dermatologists provides an overview of available treatment options.
  • Treatment is tailored to the individual, there are a number of management strategies to choose from. Among the possible treatment options are antibacterial skin lotions such as clindamycin topical lotion (off-label).
  • Adalimumab is indicated for the treatment of active moderate to severe hidradenitis suppuritiva (HS) (acne inversa) in adults and adolescents from 12 years with an inadequate response to conventional systemic HS therapy.

History Notes

06/02/2025

Addition of new amgevita formulations, ERWG Jan 24.

31/05/2024

East Region Formulary content agreed.