CLAIM #2779 · AbbVie Inc (ABBV) · 2026Q1 earnings call · Apr 29, 2026 · due Mar 31, 2027
“The regulatory application for alopecia areata was recently submitted to the FDA approval decisions are anticipated later this year in Europe and Japan and in early 2027 in the U.S.”
Roopal Thakkar · CFO / EVP R&D
How to check this claim
Look at: Regulatory approval decision status for Rinvoq in alopecia areata by region (EU, Japan, US)
It came true if: EU and Japan approval decisions issued by 2026-12-31; US approval decision issued by 2027-03-31
Where: Company press releases / regulatory agency disclosures (EMA, Japan PMDA, FDA) and management commentary on subsequent earnings calls
In context
“term efficacy, including radiographic data in psoriatic arthritis. These recent presentations add to the growing body of evidence supporting Skyrizi's best-in-class profile in psoriatic diseases. Its strong durable efficacy on both skin and joint measures, favorable safety and tolerability profile and convenient quarterly maintenance dosing, give us confidence that Skyrizi will continue to be the preferred first-line treatment option for patients with psoriatic disease. Additionally, Discussions are ongoing with the FDA regarding revised label language related to tuberculosis evaluation for Skyrizi. While TV monitoring has become fairly routine prior to initiating treatment with biologics, updated language would allow health care providers to use their clinical judgment. Moving to Rinvoq. The regulatory application for alopecia areata was recently submitted to the FDA approval decisions are anticipated later this year in Europe and Japan and in early 2027 in the U.S. [indiscernible], Phase III studies for both Rinvoq and lutukizumab are progressing well and remain on track for 16-week top line results in the second half of this year. Turning to gastroenterology. All co-primary and key secondary endpoints were met in the Phase III AFFIRM study with Skyrizi's cutaneous induction in Crohn's disease, demonstrating very high levels of endoscopic response and clinical remission. While not a direct head-to-head comparison, when matching these data against results from the Skyrizi IV induction program, the subcu induction achieved numerically higher results across key end points. We are extremely pleased with the strong performance demonstrated by subcutaneous reduction, especially considering that this study enrolled a very difficult-to-treat patient populat”
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SEC filings for ABBV ↗ · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2026Q1 earnings call.