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Open-label Adalimumab

AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott) · Phase 3 active Biologic ✓ Verified Jun 2026

Open-label Adalimumab is a TNF-α inhibitor (monoclonal antibody) Biologic drug developed by AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott). It is currently in Phase 3 development for Rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis. Also known as: ABT-D2E7, Humira, adalimumab.

Adalimumab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to and neutralizes tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), reducing inflammatory signaling.

Adalimumab is an antibody that inhibits tumor necrosis factor, a protein involved in inflammation. It is used to treat conditions such as Sarcoidosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohn Disease, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Likelihood of approval
62.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Immunology slight uplift +1.0pp
    Mature endpoint landscape (ACR, DAS28, PASI) makes immunology approvals slightly more predictable.
  • Big-pharma sponsor +3.0pp
    AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott) is a top-20 pharma sponsor — historical approval rates run ~3pp above average due to scale, regulatory experience, and trial-design quality.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameOpen-label Adalimumab
Also known asABT-D2E7, Humira, adalimumab
SponsorAbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott)
Drug classTNF-α inhibitor (monoclonal antibody)
TargetTNF-α (tumor necrosis factor-alpha)
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Adalimumab blocks TNF-α, a key pro-inflammatory cytokine involved in immune-mediated diseases. By preventing TNF-α from binding to its receptors on immune cells and tissue, it suppresses the inflammatory cascade underlying autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. This mechanism has proven effective across multiple chronic inflammatory diseases.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Open-label Adalimumab

What is Open-label Adalimumab?

Open-label Adalimumab is a TNF-α inhibitor (monoclonal antibody) drug developed by AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott), indicated for Rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis.

How does Open-label Adalimumab work?

Adalimumab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to and neutralizes tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), reducing inflammatory signaling.

What is Open-label Adalimumab used for?

Open-label Adalimumab is indicated for Rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Psoriatic arthritis.

Who makes Open-label Adalimumab?

Open-label Adalimumab is developed by AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott) (see full AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott) pipeline at /company/abbvie-prior-sponsor-abbott).

Is Open-label Adalimumab also known as anything else?

Open-label Adalimumab is also known as ABT-D2E7, Humira, adalimumab.

What drug class is Open-label Adalimumab in?

Open-label Adalimumab belongs to the TNF-α inhibitor (monoclonal antibody) class. See all TNF-α inhibitor (monoclonal antibody) drugs at /class/tnf-inhibitor-monoclonal-antibody.

What development phase is Open-label Adalimumab in?

Open-label Adalimumab is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Open-label Adalimumab?

Common side effects of Open-label Adalimumab include Injection site reactions, Upper respiratory tract infections, Headache, Tuberculosis reactivation, Serious infections, Malignancy risk (increased).

What does Open-label Adalimumab target?

Open-label Adalimumab targets TNF-α (tumor necrosis factor-alpha) and is a TNF-α inhibitor (monoclonal antibody).

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