regulatory
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.85
MoonLake gets FDA clarity on SLK in HS; no new trials needed for BLA submission
MoonLake Immunotherapeutics
- FDA confirms MoonLake can establish substantial evidence of effectiveness using existing VELA-1, VELA-2, and MIRA trials; no additional HS trials required.
- BLA submission for Sonelokimab in HS on track for H2 2026; Investor Day set for Feb 23, 2026 to discuss FDA feedback and new data.
- FDA advised including VELA-2 results in BLA to inform safety profile, regardless of role in establishing effectiveness.
- Upcoming milestones: Phase 2 S-OLARIS (axSpA) Q1 2026; Phase 3 IZAR-1 (PsA) mid-2026; VELA-TEEN adolescent HS readout mid-2026.