Persistence to Biologic Therapy Among Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis: An Observational Study Using the OPAL Dataset.
Hedley GriffithsTegan SmithChristopher MackJo LeadbetterBelinda E ButcherMustafa AcarSabina CicirielloPublished in: The Journal of rheumatology (2021)
In this cohort, all bDMARDs effectively reduced AS disease activity. Treatment persistence was sustained for up to 8 years for patients remaining on their first bDMARD, longer than on subsequent agents. Further research is needed to determine its influence on treatment recommendations.