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Table 2 Biologics combined 3-, 6-, and 12-month outcome data (ACR20/ACR50/ACR70), adjusted for control event rate

From: Applying science in practice: the optimization of biological therapy in rheumatoid arthritis

 

Combined 3-, 6-, and 12-month outcome data: relative risk (95% confidence interval) versus placebo

ACR20

 

   Abatacept

1.72 (1.38 to 2.15)

   Adalimumab

2.08 (1.71 to 2.52)

   Etanercept

2.09 (1.58 to 2.77)

   Infliximab

1.71 (1.23 to 2.38)

   Rituximab

1.93 (1.40 to 2.56)

ACR50

 

   Abatacept

2.29 (1.62 to 3.24)

   Adalimumab

3.05 (2.29 to 4.07)

   Etanercept

2.93 (1.94 to 4.44)

   Infliximab

2.16 (1.36 to 3.41)

   Rituximab

2.92 (1.76 to 4.83)

ACR70

 

   Abatacept

3.40 (2.10 to 4.94)

   Adalimumab

4.01 (2.71 to 5.92)

   Etanercept

3.02 (1.94 to 4.70)

   Infliximab

2.49 (1.47 to 4.24)

   Rituximab

4.48 (2.12 to 9.45)

  1. Data extracted from Singh and colleagues [36]. ACR20, American College of Rheumatology 20% improvement criteria; ACR50, American College of Rheumatology 50% improvement criteria; ACR70, American College of Rheumatology 70% improvement criteria.