Taltz Citrate-Free: The same active ingredient with significantly less injection site pain vs the original formulation1*
*P<.0001; 3.5 vs 25.2 based on VAS 0-100

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Psoriatic Arthritis Safety

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Data at weeks 24 and 52

IN PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS TRIALS

Common adverse events in pooled SPIRIT-P1 and -P2 trials that occurred through week 522,3

Overall, the safety profile in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) treated with Taltz is consistent with the safety profile in patients with plaque psoriasis (PsO). The exception is the higher frequency of influenza (Taltz=1.3%, placebo=0.4%) and conjunctivitis (Taltz=1.3%, placebo=0%) in the PsA safety population vs the plaque psoriasis (PsO) safety population.

*The most frequent injection site reactions were erythema and pain. Most injection site reactions were mild to moderate in severity. Discontinuation due to injection site reactions at 24 weeks in the Taltz Q4W arm were 0.4% and 0.4% for placebo.

Upper respiratory tract infections cluster includes nasopharyngitis and rhinovirus infection. Pooled safety data from SPIRIT-P1 and SPIRIT-P2 clinical trials.

IN PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS TRIALS

Adverse events of special interest from pooled SPIRIT-P1 and -P2 trials through week 523,4

Certain adverse events, such as MACE and malignancy, require longer observation periods and larger patient exposure to ascertain risk. Lilly is conducting continued long-term safety studies, including post-marketing studies, to continue to evaluate the safety of Taltz.

No confirmed cases of anaphylaxis in clinical trials. All incidents of allergic reactions/hypersensitivity were non-anaphylactic.

Includes all patients with ≥1 Treatment Emergent Adverse Event (TEAE), including nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) and prostate cancer.

§Incidents of inflammatory bowel disease events were reported in the plaque psoriasis trial safety population with Taltz.

Patients with uncontrolled Ulcerative Colitis (UC) or Crohn's disease were excluded from the studies; however, patients with a personal or family history of UC/Crohn's were allowed in the study.

MACE=major adverse cerebrocardiovascular event.

Long-term data

Long-term safety across Taltz3,5-8,12 demonstrated with more than 5 years of data in 8,000+ adult patients across 23 trials

Consistent results in adult patients across PsA, PsO, and axSpA populations

AEs of Special Interest: IR per 100 PYs5-10

SELECT IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Taltz is contraindicated in patients with a previous serious hypersensitivity reaction, such as anaphylaxis, to ixekizumab or to any of the excipients. Warnings and precautions include infections, pre-treatment evaluation for tuberculosis, hypersensitivity, eczematous eruptions, inflammatory bowel disease, and immunizations. The most common adverse reactions (≥1%) associated with Taltz treatment are injection site reactions, upper respiratory tract infections, nausea, and tinea infections.

Identifying Patients with Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

References: 1. Chabra S, Gill BJ, Gallo G, et al. Ixekizumab citrate-free formulation: results from two clinical trials. Adv Ther. 2022;Epub (Incl Suppl Inf):1-11, 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12325-022-02126-0 . 2. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0088. 3. Taltz. Prescribing Information. Lilly USA, LLC. 4. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0096. 5. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0256. 6. Sesin C, Gallo G, Gellett AM, et al. Safety of ixekizumab in patients with psoriatic arthritis: an integrated analysis of 4 clinical trials. Presented at European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) 2021 Virtual Meeting; June 2-5, 2021. 7. Schwartzman S, Deodhar A, Combe B, et al. Safety profile of ixekizumab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis up to 3 years: an updated integrated safety analysis. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2021;73 (suppl 10). 2021 ACR Meeting abstract 1893. 8. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0298. 9. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0302. 10. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0305. 11. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0299. 12. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0267.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Taltz is contraindicated in patients with a previous serious hypersensitivity reaction, such as anaphylaxis, to ixekizumab or to any of the excipients.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Infections
Taltz may increase the risk of infection. Serious infections have occurred. In clinical trials of adult patients with plaque psoriasis, the Taltz group had a higher rate of infections than the placebo group (27% vs 23%). A similar increase in risk of infection was seen in placebocontrolled trials of adult patients with psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, and pediatric patients with plaque psoriasis. In the post-marketing setting, serious bacterial, viral, and fungal opportunistic infections have been reported in patients receiving IL-17 inhibitors, including Taltz. Instruct patients to seek medical advice if signs or symptoms of clinically important chronic or acute infection occur. If a patient develops a serious infection or is not responding to standard therapy, monitor the patient closely and discontinue Taltz until the infection resolves.

Pre-Treatment Evaluation for Tuberculosis
Evaluate patients for tuberculosis (TB) infection prior to initiating treatment with Taltz. Do not administer to patients with active TB infection. Initiate treatment of latent TB prior to administering Taltz. Consider anti-TB therapy prior to initiating Taltz in patients with a past history of latent or active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed. Patients receiving Taltz should be monitored closely for signs and symptoms of active TB during and after treatment.

Hypersensitivity
Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema and urticaria (each ≤0.1%), occurred in the Taltz group in clinical trials. Anaphylaxis, including cases leading to hospitalization, has been reported in post-marketing use with Taltz. If a serious hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue Taltz immediately and initiate appropriate therapy.

Eczematous Eruptions
In the postmarketing setting, cases of severe eczematous eruptions, including atopic dermatitis-like eruptions, dyshidrotic eczema, and erythroderma were reported in patients receiving Taltz; some cases resulted in hospitalization. The onset of eczematous eruptions was variable, ranging from days to months after the first dose of Taltz. Treatment may need to be discontinued to resolve the eczematous eruption. Some patients with limited psoriasis treatment options were successfully treated for eczema while continuing Taltz.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Patients treated with Taltz may be at an increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease. In clinical trials, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, including exacerbations, occurred at a greater frequency in the Taltz group than the placebo group. During Taltz treatment, monitor patients for onset or exacerbations of inflammatory bowel disease and if IBD occurs, discontinue Taltz and initiate appropriate medical management.

Immunizations
Prior to initiating therapy with Taltz, consider completion of all age-appropriate immunizations according to current immunization guidelines. Avoid use of live vaccines in patients treated with Taltz.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Most common adverse reactions (≥1%) associated with Taltz treatment are injection site reactions, upper respiratory tract infections, nausea, and tinea infections. Overall, the safety profiles observed in adult patients with psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, and pediatric patients with plaque psoriasis were consistent with the safety profile in adult patients with plaque psoriasis, with the exception of influenza and conjunctivitis in psoriatic arthritis and conjunctivitis, influenza, and urticaria in pediatric psoriasis.

Please see Prescribing Information and Medication Guide. Please see Instructions for Use included with the device.

Taltz is available as an 80 mg/mL, 40 mg/0.5mL, 20 mg/0.25mL injection.

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INDICATIONS

Taltz is indicated for adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA), for adults with active ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and for adults with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) with objective signs of inflammation. Taltz is also indicated for patients aged 6 years or older with moderateto-severe plaque psoriasis (PsO) who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.