Almirall and Happify Health go live with digital therapeutics support for psoriasis patients

BARCELONA, Spain, and NEW YORK, USA -- May 24, 2022 - Today, Happify Health, the Intelligent Healing Company™, and Almirall, S.A. (BME: ALM), a global biopharmaceutical company focused on skin health, announced that Claro, a digital program developed via the innovative partnership of both companies, is live and now available to people with psoriasis in Spain, Italy and United Kingdom.

Claro was built to improve the mental wellbeing of people with psoriasis by providing cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology and mindfulness. Since its launch, engagement rates on Claro are high, with active users on the platform completing an average of 2.6 activities per week.

Psoriasis is one of the world's most prevalent skin diseases, affecting about 60 million people worldwide1. It is estimated that 20 to 30% of people, globally, with moderate to severe psoriasis also suffer from mental health issues like anxiety and depression2. Approximately 80% of those affected with psoriasis have mild to moderate symptoms, with direct healthcare costs for treatment of psoriasis exceeding $65 billion annually.

“At Almirall, we are proud to offer psoriasis patients a wide range of medicines that cover the whole spectrum of the disease, from mild to severe. Claro helps us to fulfill our commitment to people living with psoriasis, providing them with an enhanced solution addressed to their wellbeing so they can get their lives back.” said Dr. Volker Koscielny, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Almirall.

“Psoriasis is a significant burden in the daily life of 71% of people who suffer from it according to the National Psoriasis Foundation in the UK3,” said Theo Ahadome, Senior Vice President of Commercialization at Happify Health. “A 2019 study in Maedica, the Journal of Clinical Medicine establishes a clear link between skin-psychology and quality of life for people with psoriasis.3 This partnership gives us the opportunity to study how effective digital programs are at keeping psoriasis patients engaged during treatment for psoriasis and improving their quality of life.”

About Almirall

Almirall is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on skin health. We collaborate with scientists and healthcare professionals to address patient’s needs through science to improve their lives.  Our Noble Purpose is at the core of our work: “Transform the patients' world by helping them realize their hopes and dreams for a healthy life”. We invest in differentiated and ground-breaking medical dermatology products to bring our innovative solutions to patients in need.

The company, founded in 1943 and headquartered in Barcelona, is publicly traded on the Spanish Stock Exchange and is a member of the IBEX35 (ticker: ALM). Throughout its 79-year history, Almirall has retained a strong focus on the needs of patients. Currently, Almirall has a direct presence in 21 countries and strategic agreements in over 70, with about 1,800 employees. Total revenues in 2021 were 836.5 million euros.

For more information, please visit almirall.com