NEWS

COVID-19 and Lupus

Information regarding COVID-19 is rapidly changing as we progress through the pandemic. Please refer to the Lupus Canada COVID-19 page for the most accurate up-to-date information.

FIRST NEW DRUG FOR LUPUS IN 50 YEARS

Health Canada has issued Notice of Compliance for BENLYSTA™ the first new drug specifically for the treatment of lupus in almost 50 years. This is indeed good news for the over 1:1000 Canadian men, women and children living with lupus as there is now an additional treatment option available to them.