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Updated · CNBC · Sep 8
Roivant Sciences Jumps 24% on Positive Phase 2 Mosliciguat Data
Updated
Updated · CNBC · Sep 8

Roivant Sciences Jumps 24% on Positive Phase 2 Mosliciguat Data

2 articles · Updated · CNBC · Sep 8

Summary

  • Roivant Sciences surged 24% premarket after saying Pulmovant’s Phase 2 trial met a key efficacy mark in pulmonary hypertension with interstitial lung disease.
  • Phase 2 results showed mosliciguat delivered a clinically meaningful, statistically significant placebo-adjusted reduction in pulmonary vascular resistance, the company said.
  • The gain stood out among sharp healthcare moves before the bell: Novartis fell 12% after a Phase 3 setback, while Boston Scientific slipped more than 2% after warning a cyberattack could hit 2026 sales and profit targets.
  • The rally signals investor appetite for mid-stage drug data in hard-to-treat lung disease, especially when trial results show both statistical significance and clinical relevance.

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