FDA approves Novartis Rhapsido for symptomatic dermographism in adults

7. Oct 2026

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(AWP Alliance News) - Novartis won FDA clearance for Rhapsido (remibrutinib) to treat adults with symptomatic dermographism inadequately controlled by H1 antihistamines, marking the first approved drug for the condition. The decision expands Rhapsido's US label beyond chronic spontaneous urticaria.

In the Phase III RemIND trial, 29.3% of patients on Rhapsido had complete hive resolution at Week 12 versus 14.0% on placebo.

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