Priovant Therapeutics

FDA Nod for Inflammation Drug Notches Wins for Rare Disease Patients, Roivant’s Biz Strategy

Roivant Sciences subsidiary Priovant Therapeutics received FDA approval for Lisraya as a treatment for the rare inflammatory disorder dermatomyositis. Licensed from Pfizer, this once-daily pill designed to block JAK1 and TYK2 proteins is also in clinical development for three additional rare immunological disorders, each with blockbuster potential.

By Frank Vinluan

BioPharma, Pharma

Clinical Trial Win Bolsters Blockbuster Prospects for Roivant Rare Disease Drug Licensed From Pfizer

Brepocitinib is on track for pivotal testing after meeting the goals of a proof-of-concept study in cutaneous sarcoidosis, a rare inflammatory skin disorder with no FDA-approved therapies. Roivant Sciences subsidiary Priovant Therapeutics licensed the dual JAK1 and TYK2 inhibitor from Pfizer.

By Frank Vinluan