October 14, 2019
Phase III PEMPHIX Study Shows Genentech’s Rituxan (rituximab) Superior to Mycophenolate Mofetil in Patients With Pemphigus Vulgaris
Genentech’s study reinforces efficacy and safety of Rituxan for treatment of PV, a rare autoimmune condition characterized by blistering of the skin and mucous membranes, showing that 40% of patients with pemphigus vulgaris (PV) achieved sustained complete remission, without the use of steroids for 16 weeks or more, when treated with Rituxan compared to 9.5% of patients on mycophenolate mofetil.