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Hello helpline!
I read the good news':D' that tocilizumab has been approved in Scotland by the SMC for people with RA where other treatments, including other anti TNFs, have not been effective and the disease remains active/ severe.
It does not mention in the press release whether this drug will be available for PsA patients? I wondered if you knew? I am on my second anti TNF, Humira, in combo with Mtx but the PsA is not under control now and my rheumatologist is considering whether to change it.':roll:'
Would be useful to know whether tocilizumab would be an option before I see the rheumy in March. thanks, Iris x
I read the good news':D' that tocilizumab has been approved in Scotland by the SMC for people with RA where other treatments, including other anti TNFs, have not been effective and the disease remains active/ severe.
It does not mention in the press release whether this drug will be available for PsA patients? I wondered if you knew? I am on my second anti TNF, Humira, in combo with Mtx but the PsA is not under control now and my rheumatologist is considering whether to change it.':roll:'
Would be useful to know whether tocilizumab would be an option before I see the rheumy in March. thanks, Iris x
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Hello Iris
It would seem that, unfortunately,Tocilizumab is only going to be an option for RA.
You say you are on your second anti-TNF so if Humira does not control your Psoriatic you should be offered the third one.
Best wishes
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Thanks Val!
I know the likelihood for me is a change to rituximab, but from what I know that's not considered a very effective biologic treatment for PsA.
I thought (hoped) if tocilizumab was an available alternative for PsA then I would ask for that! ''
As you know, I'll be running out of options after three anti-TNFs so wanted to make the best choices.
Thanks as always to the helpline team.':!:' Iris x0
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