The FDA approved a kidney disease drug from Vera Therapeutics called Trutakna, to treat IgA nephropathy

Vera Therapeutics awaits the FDA's July 7 decision on atacicept for IgA nephropathy as investors weigh trial data and competition from Novartis.

When Vera Therapeutics in-licensed atacicept from Merck KGaA about six years ago, patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN) had no FDA-approved treatment options. | When Vera…