TheraRadar
Data updated: May 26, 2026

WAYRILZ (rilzabrutinib)

Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Genetically Validated Trial Activity: Expansion 8 active trials
First-in-Class Orphan Drug Fast Track
Immunology Approved 2025-08-29

Wayrilz is a kinase inhibitor used for adults living with persistent or chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). It helps patients who have already tried other therapies but did not see enough improvement in their condition. This medication provides an alternative option for managing long-term ITP by targeting the underlying immune processes that affect platelet levels.

Source: FDA Label • Sanofi • Kinase Inhibitor

How WAYRILZ Works

This drug works by targeting Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) to modulate the immune system. It blocks B cell activation and stops the spleen and liver from destroying antibody-coated cells through the Fcγ receptor pathway. By decreasing autoantibody generation and signaling, it helps prevent the body from attacking its own platelets.

Development Insights

Sanofi conducting 10 trials (63%)
13 indications explored (Broad Platform)
immune thrombocytopenia (4 trials)
immunoglobulin g4 related disease (2 trials)
healthy volunteers (2 trials)
1
Indication
--
Phase 3 Trials
0
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2025-08-29
Patent Cliff
2041
Revenue
$7M (Q4-2025)

Pro Metrics

Patent cliff and revenue data

Unlock with Pro
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
TABLET

Companies

Active Ingredient: RILZABRUTINIB

WAYRILZ Approval History

2026
Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
1 FDA actions from 2025 to 2025
Aug 2025 ORIGINAL
New Drug · Type 1 - New Molecular Entity

What WAYRILZ Treats

1 indications

WAYRILZ is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2025. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Immune Thrombocytopenia
Source: FDA Label

WAYRILZ Target & Pathway

Pro

Target

BTK (Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase) Intracellular Kinase

A kinase essential for B-cell development and signaling. BTK inhibitors block B-cell receptor signaling, making them highly effective in B-cell malignancies like chronic lymphocytic leukemia and mantle cell lymphoma.

WAYRILZ Competitive Set

Pro

Three rings of competition based on shared molecular targets and treated indications.

Unlock 7 more competitors across all three rings.
Upgrade to Pro

Filters applied: drops same-active-ingredient (505(b)(2) reformulations), route-mismatch (topical vs systemic), and cross-therapeutic-area matches in same-indication rings.

What's emerging in WAYRILZ's indications

See all emerging drugs →

Phase 3 candidates targeting molecules with no FDA-approved drug, in indications WAYRILZ treats. First-in-class if their pivotal trials read out positive.

Drugs Similar to WAYRILZ

3 of 7

FDA-approved drugs for similar conditions. Compare mechanisms and indications to understand treatment alternatives.

ALVAIZ
ELTROMBOPAG CHOLINE
1 shared
Teva
Shared indications:
Immune Thrombocytopenia
DOPTELET
AVATROMBOPAG MALEATE
1 shared
AKARX INC
Shared indications:
Immune Thrombocytopenia
DOPTELET SPRINKLE
AVATROMBOPAG MALEATE
1 shared
AKARX INC
Shared indications:
Immune Thrombocytopenia
📋

Clinical Trial Registry

16 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT06500702 RESULT ACT18064 2024-511775-15, U1111-1301-2676 Ph 2 recruiting A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Frexalimab, Brivekimig, or Rilzabrutinib in Participants Aged 16 to 75 Years With Primary Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis or Minimal Change Disease
NCT07190196 RILIEF EFC17359 U1111-1316-0266, 2025-521398-15 Ph 3 recruiting A 52-week Study of Rilzabrutinib Efficacy and Safety Compared to Placebo in Adults Diagnosed With IgG4-related Disease
NCT07086976 LUMINA 3 EFC17360 U1111-1314-5112, 2024-517972-39 Ph 3 recruiting A Study to Investigate the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Oral Rilzabrutinib Compared With Placebo in Participants 18 Years of Age and Older With Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
NCT06975865 LIBRA EFC17872 2024-518645-17, U1111-1311-1896 Ph 3 recruiting The Efficacy and Safety of Rilzabrutinib in Participants Aged 10 to 65 Years With Sickle-cell Disease
NCT07007962 LUNA 4 LPS18573 U1111-1320-4669 Ph 3 recruiting Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Rilzabrutinib in Adults With Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) Who Failed First-line Treatment
NCT04562766 LUNA 3 results posted EFC17093 PRN1008-018, 2023-509401-71 Ph 3 active not recruiting Study to Evaluate Rilzabrutinib in Adults and Adolescents With Persistent or Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
NCT03395210 results posted DFI17124 PRN1008-010, U1111-1260-4044 Ph 2 completed A Study of Rilzabrutinib in Adult Patients With Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
NCT07216079 LTS19407 U1111-1319-5468 Ph 3 active not recruiting Rilzabrutinib for the Adult Participants With Chronic ITP Who Have Completed Phase 3 Study in Japan
NCT04520451 ACT17125 PRN1008-017, U1111-1260-3972 Ph 2 completed Open Label Two-Arm Study to Evaluate Rilzabrutinib in IgG4-Related Disease Participants
NCT05002777 LUMINA 2 ACT17209 U1111-1262-2929, 2023-509441-13 Ph 2 active not recruiting Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Rilzabrutinib in Patients With Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (wAIHA)
NCT05107115 RILECSU DRI17224 U1111-1263-4226, DRI17224 Ph 2 completed Rilzabrutinib for the Treatment of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria in Patients Who Remain Symptomatic Despite the Use of H1 Antihistamine
NCT05018806 ACT17207 U1111-1261-7565, ACT17207 Ph 2 completed Proof of Concept Study of Rilzabrutinib in Adult Patients With Moderate-to-severe Atopic Dermatitis
NCT06444204 POP17091 U1111-1260-4098, PRN1008-020 Ph 1 completed A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Mild and Moderate Hepatic Impairment on the Single-Dose Pharmacokinetics of Rilzabrutinib (PRN1008)
NCT06444191 PKM17089 U1111-1260-4452, PRN1008-023 Ph 1 completed Pharmacokinetics (PK) of Rilzabrutinib (PRN1008) in Healthy Japanese and Caucasian Subjects
NCT05104892 ACT17208 U1111-1262-2956, 2021-002490-26 Ph 2 completed Proof of Concept Study of Rilzabrutinib in Adult Participants With Moderate-to-severe Asthma
NCT03762265 results posted EFC17092 PRN1008-012, 2018-002261-19 Ph 3 terminated A Study of PRN1008 in Patients With Pemphigus
🔬

Active Pipeline

Pro

Ongoing clinical trials by development phase

Loading...

Key Completed Trials

Pro

Completed studies with published results, ranked by significance

Loading...
📊

Trial Timeline

Full development history with FDA approval milestones

|
Loading...
Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

WAYRILZ FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

WAYRILZ is indicated for the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenia.

View full patent landscape →
6 OB patents · 4 families · 130 international docs across 32 countries

WAYRILZ Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Feb 2041
Exclusivity: Aug 2030

Patents (6 active)

US11708370 Expires Feb 20, 2041
US12178818 Expires Oct 13, 2040
US9994576 Expires Sep 6, 2033
US9266895 Expires Sep 6, 2033
US8940744 Expires Sep 6, 2033
US9580427 Expires Mar 1, 2033

Exclusivity

NCE Until Aug 2030
Source: FDA Orange Book

Pro Intelligence Preview

Deep insights for WAYRILZ

Revenue Insights

  • Q4-2025: $7M
  • Historical trend analysis

Patent Timeline

  • Cliff: 2041
  • 7 active patents

Trial Analysis

  • 16 total trials
  • Stage: Expansion

Competitive Landscape

  • 7 similar drugs
  • Same target/indication analysis
Unlock Full Intelligence

Full approval history • All patents • Revenue trends • Competitor analysis

Data Sources

Data sourced from official FDA and NIH databases. Click links to verify on original sources.

How We Calculate These Metrics

Trial Activity Stage

Measures the current development activity pattern based on trial phases, status, and trends. Important: This measures R&D activity, not commercial lifecycle.

Trial statuses: "Active" means recruiting or ongoing. "Completed" means reached planned endpoint. "Terminated" means stopped early—often due to safety, efficacy, or business reasons.

  • Growth: High proportion of early-phase trials (Phase 1/2), active development
  • Expansion: Significant Phase 3 activity, approaching or pursuing approvals
  • Mature: Substantial Phase 4 post-marketing studies
  • Stable: Mixed phase distribution, steady development
  • Declining: Low active trial ratio, reduced R&D investment