Is ozanimod a biologic?

Ozamod (ozanimod) is not a biologic, it is a conventional "small molecule" drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulators. Ozamod does change the immune system, but not in the same way as biologics, which are drugs derived from living organisms and contain ingredients that control other proteins, cellular processes, genes, or alter the immune system.

Ozamod is an oral prescription medicine approved for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) or relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), such as clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease. Studies have shown that people with ulcerative colitis who took Ozamod reported reduced rectal bleeding and stool frequency and were more likely to experience clinical remission, clinical response, and endoscopic improvement compared with placebo. Patients with multiple sclerosis experienced significantly less disease progression, relapses, and brain shrinkage with fewer side effects than those who received standard treatments. The exact mode of action of ozanimod inUC and MS is unknown but is thought to be by reducing lymphocyte migration into the intestine or central nervous system.

The original drug Ozamod has been launched in China, but it has been on the market for a short time and has not been included in the medical insurance. The specific price is not yet clear, and domestic purchase channels are relatively difficult. The price of Ozamod original drug specifications0.92*28 capsules per box listed overseas may be around 19,000 yuan (the price may fluctuate due to the exchange rate), which is expensive. There is currently no generic version of Ozamod produced and launched. For more drug information and specific prices, please consult the medical consultant of Yaode.