0646 GMT - Novartis's Rhapsido received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat hives, but the drug is also being evaluated in other conditions that could expand the company's immunology and neuroscience portfolios, Vontobel's Stefan Schneider says. Sales for Rhapsido--commercial name of the drug known until now as remibrutinib--in spontaneous hives, or urticaria, could hit $1.75 billion, according to Vontobel. The Swiss pharmaceutical company is also conducting trials for food allergy and other skin conditions that could expand its immunology portfolio, the analyst says in a research note. The drug is also being studied for multiple sclerosis and myasthenia, which could support growth in Novartis's neuroscience portfolio, he says. Line extensions are likely to make up a large chunk of Novartis's upcoming updates, Vontobel says. (adria.calatayud@wsj.com)
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