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flag FDA grants breakthrough status to Novartis drug ianalumab for Sjögren’s disease treatment.

flag The FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to ianalumab, a Novartis drug, for treating Sjögren’s disease, a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting moisture-producing glands. flag The designation, based on positive Phase III trial results, recognizes the drug’s potential to significantly improve symptoms and address a serious unmet medical need. flag Ianalumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting B-cell activity, showed meaningful clinical benefits in reducing disease burden. flag No targeted therapies are currently approved for Sjögren’s, which affects up to 4 million Americans. flag Novartis plans to seek regulatory approval in multiple countries starting in early 2026.

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