BLAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Sep 2016
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
STELARA (ustekinumab) by Johnson & Johnson is interleukin-12 antagonists [moa]. Approved for interleukin-12 antagonist [epc]. First approved in 2016.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
STELARA (ustekinumab) is a monoclonal antibody that antagonizes interleukin-12, a key cytokine in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. It is administered by injection and is indicated for conditions driven by IL-12 dysregulation, including psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and Crohn's disease. The mechanism reduces pathogenic T-cell and innate lymphoid cell responses.
Peak
STELARA remains in peak commercial phase with established market presence, suggesting stable team structures and predictable career progression within a mature franchise.
Mechanism of Action
Interleukin-12 Antagonists
Pharmacologic Class:
Interleukin-12 Antagonist
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
A Study of Guselkumab Given After Ustekinumab in Participants With Moderate to Severe Psoriasis in Routine Clinical Practice
Started Sep 2026
100 enrolled
Psoriasis
Treatment of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-related Diarrhea and/ or Colitis With Ustekinumab in Cancer Patients
Started Feb 2026
10 enrolled
Cancer
A Study of Guselkumab After Switching From Ustekinumab in Participants With Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
Started Feb 2026
9 enrolled
Psoriasis
Switching to the IL-23 Inhibitor Guselkumab for People With Active IBD Who Previously Used Ustekinumab (SHIFT-IBD)
Started Jan 2026
200 enrolled
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)Crohn Disease (CD)Ulcerative Colitis (UC)+1 more
De-escalation of Ustekinumab Therapy in Patients With Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Started Oct 2025
115 enrolled
Crohn Disease (CD)Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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