Sobi together with its Australian partner, A. Menarini Australia Pty Ltd have received marketing authorisation in Australia for Kineret (anakinra) for the treatment of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA), which is a rare form of juvenile chronic arthritis.

“We are pleased and encouraged by this approval which was achieved through a fruitful collaboration between physicians, regulators, and our development team including Menarini,” says Kristina Timdahl, Medical Therapeutic Area Head for the business area Inflammation at Sobi, “We are looking forward to serving a wider group of patients in Australia going forward.”

Source: Sobi