Axsome Therapeutics Confirms Pivotal Status and Advancement of AXS-05 for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease Agitation Based on Successful FDA Breakthrough Therapy Meeting
In June 2020, Axsome received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA for AXS-05 for the treatment of AD agitation, the second Breakthrough Therapy designation received by Axsome for AXS-05.
- In June 2020, Axsome received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA for AXS-05 for the treatment of AD agitation, the second Breakthrough Therapy designation received by Axsome for AXS-05.
- Breakthrough Therapy designation is granted by the FDA in order to expedite the development and review of drugs for serious or life-threatening conditions.
- Alzheimers disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline, and behavioral and psychological symptoms including agitation.
- AXS-05 is being developed for major depressive disorder (MDD), treatment resistant depression (TRD), Alzheimers disease (AD) agitation, and as treatment for smoking cessation.