Articles on biologics

Anti-TNFa Treatment in Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Dr Ernest Choy
Last reviewed: 20/07/2009

BSR Guidelines for the prescription of anti-TNF drugs

By The British Society for Rheumatology (this link will take you directly to this page on the BSR website)
Updated: January 2005

Etanercept (Enbrel)

By Professor Robert J Moots
Last reviewed: 22/01/2009

Adalimumab (Humira) - Updated Frequently asked questions

By Dr Bruce Kirkham
Last reviewed: 02/02/2011

Remicade - Frequently Asked Questions

By Professor Peter Taylor
Last reviewed: 24/09/2009

Cimzia (certolizumab pegol)

By Professor Peter Taylor
Last reviewed: 27/10/2010

Golimumab (Simponi)

By Dr Chris Edwards
Last reviewed: 06/09/2011

Rituximab - Mabthera

By Dr Andrew J K Ostor
Last reviewed: 12/06/2011

Abatacept (Orencia)

By Dr Andrew J K Ostor
Last reviewed: 15/12/2009

What is RoActemra/ tocilizumab?

By Professor John Isaacs
Last reviewed: 15/11/2011


Click here for BSPAR/BSR Position Statement on prescribing of biological therapies in adults with JIA


The following Arthritis Research UK leaflets may also be useful:

Adalimumab

Certolizumab Pegol

Etanercept

Infliximab

Rituximab

Tocilizumab