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confidence high
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materiality 0.75
Ionis partner Novartis: pelacarsen Phase 3 Lp(a)HORIZON misses primary CV endpoint
IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC
- Pelacarsen Phase 3 Lp(a)HORIZON did not meet primary endpoint of reducing CV events vs placebo (CV death, non-fatal MI/stroke, urgent revascularization).
- Substantially lower Lp(a) levels achieved consistent with prior studies; acceptable safety profile; full data at upcoming medical congress.
- Ionis discovered pelacarsen; Novartis licensed rights in Feb 2019; CEO Monia says results inform future cardiovascular care.
- Ionis continues independent commercialization of TRYNGOLZA, DAWNZERA, ZANVASTRO; pipeline otherwise unaffected.
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