Otezla Fact Sheet

Otezla is the brand name for the oral systemic treatment apremilast. Different oral systemic treatments work in different ways to reduce symptoms of psoriatic disease. Newer oral systemic treatments, such as Otezla, work similarly to biologics by targeting specific parts of the immune system to reduce symptoms and inflammation.

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Resource last updated: January 2025

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