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XELJANZ (tofacitinib) is an oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor approved in 2012 for treating inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis. It works by selectively inhibiting JAK enzymes to reduce inflammatory signaling pathways. The drug represents a foundational small-molecule entry into the JAK inhibitor class, which has expanded significantly since its launch.
Product is in post-loss-of-exclusivity phase with moderate competitive pressure (35/100), indicating smaller brand team and defensive positioning focused on retention and lifecycle management.
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