Novartis Reaches Key Milestone for Ianalumab Ahead of FDA Vote
Novartis has achieved a significant development milestone for its drug candidate ianalumab as it approaches a regulatory decision from the FDA.
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Novartis has achieved a significant development milestone for its drug candidate ianalumab as it approaches a regulatory decision from the FDA.
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Novartis presented two-year clinical data for ianalumab, demonstrating continued improvements in disease activity for patients with Sjögren's disease.
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