Abbott's HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) Receives FDA Approval For Moderate to Severe Chronic Plaque...(thritis and an EMEAregulatory applicatio...),Health

Date:1/18/2008

thritis and an EMEA regulatory application for HUMIRA to treat juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Clinical trials are currently underway evaluating the potential of HUMIRA in ulcerative colitis. HUMIRA is also approved for reducing signs and symptoms in patients with active AS. HUMIRA is approved for reducing the signs and symptoms and inducing and maintaining clinical remission in adults with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapy and reducing signs and symptoms and inducing clinical remission in these patients if they have also lost response to or are intolerant to infliximab.

Abbott's Commitment to Immunology

Abbott is focused on the discovery and development of innovative treatments for immunologic diseases.

More information about HUMIRA, including full prescribing information and Medication Guide, is available on the Web site http://www.Rxabbott.com or in the United States by calling Abbott Medical Information at 1-800-633-9110.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals and devices. The company employs 65,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries. Abbott's news releases and other information are available on the company's Web site at http://www.abbott.com.

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