Tardive dyskinesia

New Pharmacokinetic Modeling Data Presented by Teva Simulates Clinical Profiles of Schizophrenia Patients Switching to UZEDY® (risperidone) Extended-Release Injectable Suspension at SIRS 2024

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Saturday, April 6, 2024

The data were presented at the 2024 Congress of the Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS) taking place from April 3-7, 2024 in Florence, Italy.

Key Points: 
  • The data were presented at the 2024 Congress of the Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS) taking place from April 3-7, 2024 in Florence, Italy.
  • “Schizophrenia is a complex mental health condition where the treatment needs and preferences of those living with it may evolve over time.
  • In the patient survey, approximately 20 patients and 19 caregivers completed a 60-minute interview regarding the use of LAIs in schizophrenia.
  • Below is the full set of data presented by Teva at SIRS 2024.

Omeros Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Net loss from continuing operations was $39.3 million for the 2023 fourth quarter compared to $51.7 million for the prior quarter.

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  • Net loss from continuing operations was $39.3 million for the 2023 fourth quarter compared to $51.7 million for the prior quarter.
  • Total operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $39.8 million compared to $48.2 million for the third quarter of 2023.
  • Interest expense during the fourth quarter of 2023 was $7.1 million compared to $7.9 million during the prior quarter.
  • During the fourth quarter of 2023, we earned $3.4 million in interest and other income compared to $4.4 million in the third quarter.

Teva and Jiangsu Nhwa Forge Strategic Partnership to Promote Patient Access to AUSTEDO® in China

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The partnership intends to increase patients’ access to Teva’s AUSTEDO, leveraging Nhwa’s leadership in China’s neuro-psychiatric health sector.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership intends to increase patients’ access to Teva’s AUSTEDO, leveraging Nhwa’s leadership in China’s neuro-psychiatric health sector.
  • “Nhwa has deep neuro-psychiatry expertise and capabilities, from research and development to commercialization,” commented Theodor Wee, General Manager of Teva Greater China.
  • Chorea, one of the most striking physical manifestations of Huntington’s disease, is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary, random muscle movements.
  • Jiangsu Nhwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., founded in 1978, is a leading CNS company in China.

US Neurologists Optimistic Regarding the Huntington’s Disease Treatment Pipeline, Emphasizing Halting Neurodegeneration as Leading Treatment Priority

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Thus, often without full awareness, patients lose motor control, experience psychiatric symptoms, and cognitive decline.

Key Points: 
  • Thus, often without full awareness, patients lose motor control, experience psychiatric symptoms, and cognitive decline.
  • A neurologist’s perspective from a recent research study suggests:
    “A Huntington’s patient is almost a combination of Alzheimer’s, tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson’s - all in one.
  • Recognizing the significant treatment unmet needs, Spherix Global Insights conducted a market landscape study, seeking insights from neurologists managing HD.
  • Additionally and unaided, neurologists also mentioned Annexon Biosciences’ ANX005, Azevan Pharmaceuticals’ SRX246, SOM Biotech’s SOM3355, and Vaccinex, Inc.’s pepinemab.

Neurocrine Biosciences Launches Interactive Digital Tool for use by Healthcare Providers to Help Expand Education on Identifying and Diagnosing Tardive Dyskinesia

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBIX) today announced the availability of DISCOVER TD ™, an interactive digital tool designed to help healthcare providers learn about and identify tardive dyskinesia.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBIX) today announced the availability of DISCOVER TD ™, an interactive digital tool designed to help healthcare providers learn about and identify tardive dyskinesia.
  • Each avatar presents various manifestations of tardive dyskinesia (TD) or other drug-induced movement disorders and is complete with a unique patient history.
  • "TD can be a significant burden for patients already managing an underlying mental illness," said Eiry W. Roberts, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Neurocrine Biosciences.
  • The tool will be available for demonstration at the Neurocrine Medical booth at the 2023 NEI Congress , November 9–12 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
    Dr. Mercedes Perez-Rodriguez is a paid consultant for Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.

Teva to Present Data for AUSTEDO® XR (deutetrabenazine) Extended-Release Tablets, AUSTEDO® (deutetrabenazine) Tablets and UZEDY™ (risperidone) Extended-Release Injectable Suspension at Psych Congress 2023

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), today announced 16 data presentations across its neuroscience portfolio happening at Psych Congress on September 6-10 in Nashville, TN.

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  • Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), today announced 16 data presentations across its neuroscience portfolio happening at Psych Congress on September 6-10 in Nashville, TN.
  • Abstracts include data for AUSTEDO, once-daily AUSTEDO XR, UZEDY, TV-44749 and AJOVY.
  • Once-daily AUSTEDO XR, a new formulation of twice-daily AUSTEDO was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug administration (FDA) in February 2023 for adults with TD and chorea associated with Huntington’s disease (HD), and UZEDY, a long-acting formulation of risperidone for subcutaneous use, was approved by the FDA in April 2023 for adults with schizophrenia.1,2 TV-44749 is an investigational formulation of olanzapine currently being studied in adults with schizophrenia.3
    “Because of the immense impact that mental health and neurological conditions like schizophrenia, TD and HD pose for patients, we are constantly striving to advance research that can enhance available treatment options,” said Eric Hughes, MD, PhD, Executive Vice President of Global R&D and Chief Medical Officer at Teva.
  • “Following this year’s FDA approval of once-daily AUSTEDO XR and UZEDY and the excitement they have received from the medical community, we are thrilled to continue to share research showcasing their potential for patients living with these debilitating conditions.”
    In addition to these data presentations, Teva will also be hosting a symposium to discuss results of the DECIDE study, highlighting perspectives from U.S. psychiatric clinicians on selecting and initiating LAI antipsychotics as well as the real-world barriers that cause LAIs to remain underutilized in clinical practice.

Omeros Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

“Our team continued building significant shareholder value throughout the second quarter of 2023,” said Gregory A. Demopulos, M.D., Omeros’ chairman and chief executive officer.

Key Points: 
  • “Our team continued building significant shareholder value throughout the second quarter of 2023,” said Gregory A. Demopulos, M.D., Omeros’ chairman and chief executive officer.
  • Total costs and expenses for the second quarter of 2023 were $40.9 million compared to $37.4 million for the second quarter of 2022.
  • Interest expense during the second quarter of 2023 was $7.9 million compared to $4.9 million during the prior year quarter.
  • During the second quarter of 2023, we earned $4.5 million in interest and other income compared to $0.7 million in the prior year quarter.

iRxReminder Announces Enrollment of Initial Patients in Groundbreaking Tardive Dyskinesia Detection Study

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

The primary objective of this groundbreaking study is to validate automated identification of Tardive Dyskinesia, a potentially life-threatening adverse event associated with certain medications used by mental health patients.

Key Points: 
  • The primary objective of this groundbreaking study is to validate automated identification of Tardive Dyskinesia, a potentially life-threatening adverse event associated with certain medications used by mental health patients.
  • iRxReminder, LLC announces the enrollment of patients NIMH-funded study, the TDtect Diagnostic.™ for Tardive Dyskinesia
    Owen Muir, M.D.
  • , Chief Medical Officer at iRxReminder, expressed, "This study represents a significant stride in our commitment to enhancing patient safety and outcomes.
  • For more information about iRxReminder, the TDetect study, or any related initiatives, please contact Larry Tusick at 440.668.2966, [email protected]

Teva Presents Real-World Data for AUSTEDO® (deutetrabenazine) Tablets with 4-Week Patient Titration Kit at Psych Congress Elevate 2023

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Friday, June 2, 2023

Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), today announced 12 presentations across its neuroscience portfolio featured at the Psych Congress Elevate 2023 Annual Meeting taking place on June 1-4, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), today announced 12 presentations across its neuroscience portfolio featured at the Psych Congress Elevate 2023 Annual Meeting taking place on June 1-4, 2023.
  • Two presentations feature real-world data for AUSTEDO (deutetrabenazine) tablets for adults living with TD.
  • Data presented will include interim findings from the START trial, a Phase 4 study investigating real-world utilization of AUSTEDO with a 4-week patient titration kit along with treatment success as measured at the end of treatment.
  • Teva will also present findings from studies evaluating potential drug-drug interactions with VMAT2 inhibitors, as well as patient and healthcare provider perspectives on the impact of TD.

Neurocrine Biosciences Presents INGREZZA® (valbenazine) Capsules Data on Tardive Dyskinesia Improvement Regardless of Baseline Antipsychotic Use at 2023 Psych Congress Elevate

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Friday, June 2, 2023

The data (Poster #4) were presented at 2023 Psych Congress Elevate in Las Vegas.

Key Points: 
  • The data (Poster #4) were presented at 2023 Psych Congress Elevate in Las Vegas.
  • Researchers concluded that continuous treatment with INGREZZA to manage TD may be warranted irrespective if they were on concurrent antipsychotic therapy.
  • "TD may persist even after patients are no longer taking antipsychotic therapy," said Eiry W. Roberts, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Neurocrine Biosciences.
  • "These data from three long-term studies reinforce the continuing value of INGREZZA in TD management, regardless of antipsychotic status."