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Otsuka to Terminate Development of AVP-786

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水曜日, 5月 22, 2024

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Otsuka) and its U.S. subsidiary, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) announce termination of development of the novel compound AVP-786, which was in development as a potential treatment for patients with agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.

Key Points: 
  • Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Otsuka) and its U.S. subsidiary, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) announce termination of development of the novel compound AVP-786, which was in development as a potential treatment for patients with agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.
  • Otsuka initiated Phase 3 clinical trials for AVP-786.
  • After a detailed analysis of results from the completed trial, Otsuka and OPDC have decided to terminate the development of this drug candidate.
  • As a leading company in the central nervous system field, Otsuka will continue research and development efforts to meet unresolved medical needs and will continue to focus on addressing agitation associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Axsome Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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月曜日, 5月 6, 2024

Auvelity net product sales were $53.4 million for the first quarter of 2024, representing 240% year-over-year growth.

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  • Auvelity net product sales were $53.4 million for the first quarter of 2024, representing 240% year-over-year growth.
  • Total cost of revenue was $6.3 million for the first quarter of 2024.
  • Research and development (R&D) expenses were $36.8 million for the first quarter of 2024, compared to $17.8 million for the comparable period in 2023, respectively.
  • Approximately 95,000 prescriptions were written for Auvelity in the first quarter of 2024, representing a 12% sequential increase versus the fourth quarter of 2023.

IGC Pharma Announces Positive Interim Results for IGC-AD1 in Reducing Alzheimer’s Agitation

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水曜日, 3月 20, 2024

IGC Pharma, Inc. (“IGC Pharma”, “IGC”, or the “Company”) (NYSE American: IGC) today announced the results of an interim analysis of its ongoing Phase 2 trial investigating IGC-AD1 as a treatment for Agitation in dementia from Alzheimer’s Disease (“AAD”).

Key Points: 
  • IGC Pharma, Inc. (“IGC Pharma”, “IGC”, or the “Company”) (NYSE American: IGC) today announced the results of an interim analysis of its ongoing Phase 2 trial investigating IGC-AD1 as a treatment for Agitation in dementia from Alzheimer’s Disease (“AAD”).
  • The interim data demonstrates a clinical and statistically significant reduction in agitation compared to placebo in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, indicating strong therapeutic potential for IGC-AD1.
  • "We are excited with the positive interim results from the Phase 2 trial of IGC-AD1 for agitation in dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.
  • IGC-AD1’s interim results demonstrate a clinical and statistically significant reduction in agitation compared to placebo, suggesting a strong plausibility to address a substantial unmet medical need.

Otsuka and Lundbeck Present New Data Analyses on the Efficacy of REXULTI® (brexpiprazole) for Agitation Associated with Dementia Due to Alzheimer’s Disease

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月曜日, 3月 18, 2024

One poster utilized the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) to explore the relationship of REXULTI on neuropsychiatric symptoms relating to agitation and occupational disruptiveness/caregiver distress related to patients’ behavior.

Key Points: 
  • One poster utilized the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) to explore the relationship of REXULTI on neuropsychiatric symptoms relating to agitation and occupational disruptiveness/caregiver distress related to patients’ behavior.
  • The NPI, which is administered through a structured caregiver interview, is comprised of 12 domains of neuropsychiatric symptoms including agitation/aggression, irritability/lability, and disinhibition.
  • The analysis demonstrated that REXULTI was associated with reductions in overall neuropsychiatric symptoms and in agitation symptoms (as captured by the NPI) compared with placebo over 12 weeks.
  • “The breadth of data presented at AAGP represents our continued commitment to understanding the full potential of REXULTI on agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.”

Otsuka Announces Phase 3 Topline Results of AVP-786 in the Treatment of Agitation Associated With Dementia Due to Alzheimer’s Disease

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月曜日, 2月 12, 2024

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., (OPDC) and our parent company Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Co. Ltd. (Otsuka) announce topline results of the phase 3 clinical trial of AVP-786 in the treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease (Trial 17-AVP-786-305; NCT03393520).

Key Points: 
  • Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., (OPDC) and our parent company Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Co. Ltd. (Otsuka) announce topline results of the phase 3 clinical trial of AVP-786 in the treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease (Trial 17-AVP-786-305; NCT03393520).
  • There were 4 deaths reported in the trial; 1 (0.5%) in the AVP-786 low dose group and 3 (1.4%) in the placebo group.
  • Further prespecified and exploratory analyses of the data set will be conducted to determine the full potential of AVP-786 in the treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.
  • “While the result of this trial is disappointing, we plan to analyze the full data set to determine the future potential of AVP-786 in the treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.

SciSparc Celebrates Major Breakthrough: Positive Results Show its Treatment has a Remarkable Impact on Alzheimer's Agitation

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水曜日, 11月 15, 2023

Tel-Aviv, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SciSparc Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPRC), a specialty, clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders of the central nervous system (the “Company” or “SciSparc”), unveiled positive topline results from its investigator-initiated Phase IIa trial at the Sophie & Abraham Stuchynski Israeli Alzheimer’s Medical Center (IMCA). The trial results indicated that SciSparc’s proprietary SCI-110 provided a safe and effective solution for alleviating agitation in elderly Alzheimer's patients who participated.

Key Points: 
  • The trial results indicated that SciSparc’s proprietary SCI-110 provided a safe and effective solution for alleviating agitation in elderly Alzheimer's patients who participated.
  • Agitation is a devastating symptom of Alzheimer's Disease (AD), afflicting nearly all patients as the disease progresses, and imposing tremendous suffering and caregiving burdens.
  • The results not only met primary endpoints regarding tolerability and adverse events but also demonstrated SCI-110's potential to alleviate agitation without side effects.
  • Moreover, when measured by the Cohen Mansfield Agitation Inventory (CMAI), our treatment led to a significant 23% reduction in agitation symptoms.

JAMA Neurology Publishes Complete Results of Positive Phase 3 Study of REXULTI® (brexpiprazole) for Agitation Associated with Dementia Due to Alzheimer’s Disease

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月曜日, 11月 6, 2023

REXULTI is not indicated as an as needed (“prn”) treatment for agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.

Key Points: 
  • REXULTI is not indicated as an as needed (“prn”) treatment for agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Participants also required a diagnosis that met The International Psychogeriatric Association’s (IPA) provisional definition of agitation in patients with cognitive impairment or dementia.
  • “Agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease can be very challenging and emotionally distressing for patients and family members caring for them.
  • The trial had high rates of patients completing the trial: 86.8% of the brexpiprazole group and 88.9% of the placebo group.

SciSparc Announces Successful Final Phase IIa Results, Meeting End Points of its Phase IIa Alzheimer Disease Patients with Agitation Trial

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金曜日, 6月 2, 2023

Agitation manifests over the course of AD’s progression in almost all affected patients, increasing patients’ suffering and burden of care.

Key Points: 
  • Agitation manifests over the course of AD’s progression in almost all affected patients, increasing patients’ suffering and burden of care.
  • This Phase IIa clinical trial was an open label  trial, which included 18 patients diagnosed with AD and agitation, to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy trends of twice daily oral administration of SCI-110.
  • In general, the trial medication was well tolerated with no negative response to the treatment observed throughout the trial duration.
  • Alzheimer disease' patients experience many different symptoms that deteriorate their condition including lack of appetite, sleep quality and agitation.

FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Agitation Symptoms Associated with Dementia due to Alzheimer's Disease

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木曜日, 5月 11, 2023

"Agitation is one of the most common and challenging aspects of care among patients with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.

Key Points: 
  • "Agitation is one of the most common and challenging aspects of care among patients with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.
  • "These symptoms are leading causes of assisted living or nursing home placement and have been associated with accelerated disease progression."
  • Agitation is among the most persistent, complex, stressful, and costly aspects of care among patients with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.
  • The effectiveness of Rexulti for the treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease was determined through two 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, fixed-dose studies.

Otsuka and Lundbeck Announce U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approval of Supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for REXULTI® (brexpiprazole) for the Treatment of Agitation Associated with Dementia Due to Alzheimer’s Disease

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木曜日, 5月 11, 2023

Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Co. Ltd. (Otsuka) and Lundbeck LLC (Lundbeck) announce the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) of REXULTI® (brexpiprazole) for use in the treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.

Key Points: 
  • Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Co. Ltd. (Otsuka) and Lundbeck LLC (Lundbeck) announce the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) of REXULTI® (brexpiprazole) for use in the treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.
  • This approval makes REXULTI the first and only pharmacological treatment approved in the U.S. for agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Agitation is a common neuropsychiatric symptom in Alzheimer’s dementia and one of the most complex and stressful aspects of caring for people living with the condition.
  • Brexpiprazole patients with agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease achieved a 31% greater reduction from baseline in frequency of agitation symptoms vs. placebo.