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Roivant Announces FDA Approval of LISRAYA™ (brepocitinib) for Adults with Dermatomyositis

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28 August 2026

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Medtech

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United States

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Read at biospace.com

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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Roivant's LISRAYA (brepocitinib) has received FDA approval as the first targeted therapy for adults with dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease, showing significant efficacy and steroid-sparing benefits in the largest clinical trial to date.

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

◆ The Wire takeaway

The FDA approval of LISRAYA opens a new market for targeted autoimmune treatments in dermatomyositis patients. You should explore partnerships with specialists and consider early engagement with patient support programmes to gain market traction.

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1 source · 28 Aug 2026

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MedtechFDA-approvalautoimmunedermatomyositisdrug-innovationRoivant