Skip to content

The Healthcare News Network

Your daily guide to Medicare, insurance, medicines and staying well

Tuesday, October 13, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Medicines & FDA

Novartis pill approved for hives caused by scratching the skin

Published

A healthcare professional wearing a protective mask and stethoscope

Rhapsido, a twice-daily pill, is now approved for symptomatic dermographism in adults whose itching continues despite antihistamines. Itch relief showed up within about two weeks in the study.

Source: HCPLive

This is a plain-language summary. Read the original source for full details.

More from the October 13, 2026 edition →