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FDA decisionNov 30, 2026in 34 days

PDUFA date for povetacicept accelerated approval in IgA nephropathy

The FDA is due to decide by Nov 30, 2026 whether to approve Vertex’s povetacicept (dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor) for IgA nephropathy (accelerated approval). Approval clears it for sale in the US; a rejection usually arrives as a letter listing what has to be fixed first.

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DetailsFDA decision due · also called: PDUFA date
Company
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated VRTX
Drug
povetacicept (dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor)
For
IgA nephropathy (accelerated approval)
Stage
Phase 3 · the last stage before a drug can be approved
When
Nov 30, 2026
Source note
FDA accepted the BLA (announced June 1, 2026) with a PDUFA target action date of November 30, 2026, supported by the prespecified Week-36 RAINIER interim analysis (52% UPCR reduction). Breakthrough Therapy designation in IgAN.
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