Ianalumab - MorphoSys/Novartis
Alternative Names: NOV-5; NVP-VAY736; VAY-736Latest Information Update: 27 Feb 2026
At a glance
- Originator MorphoSys; Novartis
- Class Anti-inflammatories; Antianaemics; Antifibrotics; Antineoplastics; Antirheumatics; Hepatoprotectants; Immunotherapies; Monoclonal antibodies; Skin disorder therapies; Urologics
- Mechanism of Action Antibody-dependent cell cytotoxicity; B-cell activation factor receptor antagonists
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Sjogren's syndrome
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase III Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia; Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura; Lupus nephritis; Sjogren's syndrome; Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Phase II/III Autoimmune hepatitis
- Phase II Hidradenitis suppurativa; Rheumatoid arthritis; Systemic scleroderma
- Phase I Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
- Discontinued Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia; Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; Multiple sclerosis; Pemphigus vulgaris
Most Recent Events
- 19 Feb 2026 Novartis Pharmaceuticals plans a phase II VAY2EXPLORE trial for Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (Combination therapy, Treatment-experienced) in June 2026 (NCT07421167)
- 13 Feb 2026 Novartis intends to file regulatory applications for approval of Ianalumab for first-line and second-line immune thrombocytopenia in 2027 (Novartis pipeline, December 2025)
- 04 Feb 2026 Novartis announces intention to submit regulatory applications for Sjogren's syndrome in 2026 (Novartis pipeline, December 2025)