Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 Aug 2024
Novartis receives FDA accelerated approval for Fabhalta (iptacopan), the first and only complement inhibitor for the reduction of proteinuria in primary IgA nephropathy
8 August 2024 - Fabhalta achieved a 44% proteinuria reduction from baseline in Phase 3 APPLAUSE-IgAN interim analysis, compared with 9% in placebo arm, demonstrating a clinically meaningful reduction of 38% vs. placebo (p<0.0001).
Novartis today announced that the US FDA has granted accelerated approval for Fabhalta® (iptacopan), a first-in-class complement inhibitor for the reduction of proteinuria in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) at risk of rapid disease progression.
