Novartis highlights depth of immunology pipeline with novel data at key upcoming international congresses

• Pivotal results for efficacy and safety of Cosentyx^® (secukinumab) in hidradenitis suppurativa from Phase III SUNSHINE and SUNRISE trials to be debuted as late-breaker at European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress

• Phase IIb data on remibrutinib (LOU064), an oral Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor, for people living with chronic spontaneous urticaria to be highlighted at EADV

• Results of analysis at Week 52 from Phase IIb trial of ianalumab (VAY736), a dual mode of action B-cell activating factor receptor inhibitor in Sjögren’s syndrome, to be unveiled at International Symposium on Sjögren’s Syndrome

• Total of 37 abstracts across both meetings will be presented, reflecting Novartis ambition to improve the lives of those affected by a range of immunological diseases

Basel, September 2, 2022 — Novartis today announced it will showcase data from its leading immunology portfolio and emerging pipeline at the upcoming 31st European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress and the 15th International Symposium on Sjögren’s Syndrome (ISSS), both occurring September 7–10, 2022. A total of 37 abstracts will be shared across both meetings, spanning hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), Sjögren’s syndrome, axial spondyloarthritis, and psoriasis.

“These data – including late-breaking results from our pivotal trials for Cosentyx^® in hidradenitis suppurativa – demonstrate both the strength of our portfolio, and our commitment to pioneering the medicines of tomorrow in immunology,” said Angelika Jahreis M.D., Ph.D., FAAD, Global Head Development Unit Immunology and Clinical Development Excellence, Novartis. “We are focusing our development efforts on immunological diseases with significant unmet need, and hope that we will soon be able to provide more treatment options to patients to manage their conditions.”

The Novartis ambition is to reduce the suffering from immunological conditions, which affect up to 4.5% of the world’s population and can have a significant impact on quality of life¹. In addition to its comprehensive portfolio of innovative therapy options, Novartis is exploring potential biologic and oral treatments with various mechanisms of action in HS, developing medicines that could help those living with CSU achieve complete symptom control, and advancing research in Sjögren’s syndrome, for which there are currently no disease-modifying treatments available^2,3.

To assess and elevate the patient perspective at every stage of its clinical research, Novartis will also share the latest findings from a number of patient-based initiatives at EADV, including the global Psoriasis and Beyond study exploring the impact of psoriatic disease on mental health. Results from a comprehensive social media monitoring program to help illuminate the significant unmet needs of people living with HS will also be presented.

Highlights at ISSS

Highlights at EADV

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About Novartis in Immunology
Novartis aims to improve outcomes and enhance the lives of those affected by painful and debilitating immunological conditions. As a result, we have already helped transform the standard of care for children and adults suffering from conditions such as psoriatic disease and axial spondyloarthritis with Cosentyx^®, chronic urticaria with Xolair^®, and a number of rare autoinflammatory diseases with Ilaris^®. We continue to focus on discovering and delivering innovative medicines for complex, less-explored immunological diseases where there is significant unmet need, such as hidradenitis suppurativa and Sjögren’s syndrome, lupus and osteoarthritis.

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Novartis is reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. As a leading global medicines company, we use innovative science and digital technologies to create transformative treatments in areas of great medical need. In our quest to find new medicines, we consistently rank among the world’s top companies investing in research and development. Novartis products reach nearly 800 million people globally and we are finding innovative ways to expand access to our latest treatments. About 108,000 people of more than 140 nationalities work at Novartis around the world. Find out more at https://www.novartis.com.

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References

1.  Scientific American. The Terrible Toll of 76 Autoimmune Diseases [online]. Available from: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-terrible-toll-of-76-autoimmune-diseases/ [Last accessed: August 2022].
2.  Sjögren’s Foundation. Understanding Sjögren’s – Symptoms [online]. Available from: https://www.sjogrens.org/understanding-sjogrens/symptoms [Last accessed: August 2022].
3.  NHS. Treatment – Sjögren’s syndrome [online]. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sjogrens-syndrome/treatment/ [Last accessed: August 2022].

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