The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Monday, June 22, 2026
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc delivered 11 late-breaking presentations at SLEEP 2026, including notable new research showcasing the comprehensive treatment outcomes of Xywav® (calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates) oral solution in patients with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). These late-breaking presentations advance scientific understanding of individualized dosing regimens and the broader cardiometabolic […]
New data presented by Takeda at SLEEP 2026 this week continues to build the case for oveporexton (TAK-861) as a potential disease-modifying treatment for narcolepsy type 1 (NT1). Oveporexton is designed to address the root cause of the disease, targeting the underlying orexin deficiency responsible for NT1. Results from two pivotal […]
Jazz Pharmaceuticals announced that the company will present 21 abstracts, including 11 late-breaking abstracts, at SLEEP 2026, the 40th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS), taking place June 14-17, 2026, in Baltimore. The robust breadth of data reflects Jazz’s continued focus on advancing treatment for rare and difficult-to-treat sleep […]
Alkermes plc presents new data from the Vibrance-1 phase 2 study evaluating alixorexton in patients with narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 2026 Annual Meeting, taking place April 18-22, 2026 in Chicago. Alixorexton is a novel, investigational, oral, selective orexin 2 receptor (OX2R) agonist in development for the treatment […]
Many more people work very early morning shifts than overnight ones, and a large proportion struggle with excessive sleepiness from shift work disorder, leading to problems with focus, performance and safety. A new clinical trial by investigators from Mass General Brigham found that the wake-promoting drug solriamfetol (Sunosi) helped early […]
Apnimed, Inc., announced that it has entered into a senior secured credit facility for up to $150 million with funds managed by HealthCare Royalty Partners (“HCRx”). The capital is expected to support commercial readiness activities and the planned U.S. launch of Apnimed’s lead product candidate, AD109, if approved by the […]
Alkermes plc, announced the initiation of the Brilliance Studies, a phase 3 program evaluating the safety and efficacy of alixorexton compared to placebo in adults with narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) and narcolepsy type 2 (NT2). Alixorexton is the company’s novel, investigational, oral, selective orexin 2 receptor (OX2R) agonist in development […]
Eli Lilly and Company and Centessa Pharmaceuticals plc, a clinical-stage company developing a new class of medicines for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness and other neurological conditions, announced a definitive agreement for Lilly to acquire Centessa. Centessa is advancing a pipeline of orexin receptor 2 (OX2R) agonists designed to […]
Harmony Biosciences announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for WAKIX® (pitolisant) tablets for the treatment of cataplexy in pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with narcolepsy. WAKIX is now the first-and-only FDA-approved non-scheduled treatment for pediatric and adult […]
Alkermes plc and Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc, announced Alkermes’ completion of its acquisition of Avadel, a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company. The acquisition adds Avadel’s FDA-approved product, LUMRYZ®, to Alkermes’ commercial portfolio, and provides Alkermes with a commercial organization experienced in this disease state. This strategic move accelerates Alkermes’ entry into the sleep […]
