ABSTRACT
Introduction: Betamethasone dipropionate has been used for the topical treatment of psoriasis in multiple formulations. DFD-01 (Sernivo™, Promius Pharma LLC) is a new midpotent lotion formulation of betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% that has recently been approved for the treatment of mild to moderate psoriasis for up to 4 weeks.
Areas covered: This review will critically appraise available clinical information on DFD-01. Phase 3 efficacy and safety results will be reviewed on head-to-head comparison of DFD-01 with a superpotent augmented betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% lotion. It is suggested that the formulation of DFD-01 has enabled this midpotent topical steroid to demonstrate equivalent efficacy to a superpotent steroid.
Expert commentary: DFD-01’s unique advantage is that this product has the efficacy of a higher potency steroid but with the safety profile of a mid-potency steroid based on VCA assays. This formulation also has aesthetic appeal, which may benefit compliance.
Acknowledgments
Jodie Macoun PhD, Cube Information, assisted in the preparation of this article.
Declaration of interest
P Yamauchi is a consultant, research investigator, and speaker for Promius Pharma. The author has no other relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript apart from those disclosed.