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Jul 23, 2026
FDA approved Novartis' Fabhalta for IgAN to slow kidney function decline. Phase III ALIGN data for Vanrafia showed ~34% slower eGFR decline vs placebo and were published in The Lancet.
Jul 22, 2026
FDA granted traditional approval to Novartis' Fabhalta (iptacopan) for IgA nephropathy. Phase 3 APPLAUSE-IgAN data showed eGFR decline slowed by 48% versus placebo over two years.
Feb 19, 2026
Novartis commits $23 billion to U.S. manufacturing expansion with new facilities in North Carolina, California, and Florida, while advancing its immunoglobulin A nephropathy drug portfolio with positive Phase III results for Vanrafia.
Feb 16, 2026
Novartis announced final Phase III ALIGN trial results showing Vanrafia (atrasentan) slowed kidney function decline in adults with IgA nephropathy, with a 2.39ml/min/1.73m² eGFR difference versus placebo at week 136.
Feb 13, 2026
Novartis announced final Phase III ALIGN results showing Vanrafia slowed kidney function decline in adults with IgA nephropathy, supporting planned submissions for traditional approval in 2026 following accelerated approvals in the U.S. and China in 2025.
