regulatory
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.85
FDA accepts brepocitinib NDA for dermatomyositis, grants Priority Review; PDUFA Q3 2026
Roivant Sciences Ltd.
- FDA accepted NDA and granted Priority Review for brepocitinib in dermatomyositis; PDUFA target action date in Q3 2026.
- Launch expected at end of September 2026 if approved; supported by positive Phase 3 VALOR trial (N=241).
- VALOR was first positive 52-week placebo-controlled study in dermatomyositis; brepocitinib 30mg met primary endpoint and all nine key secondary endpoints.
- If approved, brepocitinib would be first targeted therapy for dermatomyositis; safety profile similar to approved JAK/TYK2 inhibitors.