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Novartis' Rhapsido touts solid efficacy with industry-best safety data in RMS phase 3 reveal

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26 October 2026

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Biotech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Novartis announced positive phase 3 results for its BTK inhibitor Rhapsido in relapsing multiple sclerosis, demonstrating significant relapse reduction and a strong safety profile with no liver toxicity. The company plans to seek global regulatory approval supported by data from over 2,000 patients across two major trials.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face new competition from a safer MS drug that avoids liver toxicity concerns that stalled rivals. This opens a chance to pivot or partner around safer BTK inhibitors as regulators warm to this class globally.

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