Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. a biopharmaceutical company leading a new era in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced that it has entered into a settlement agreement with Hetero Labs Ltd. and certain of its affiliates (Hetero) resolving patent litigation related to Axsome’s product SUNOSI® (solriamfetol). The litigation, which […]
Sleep Pharmaceuticals
Apnimed Announces SynAIRgy Phase 3 Results
Apnimed, Inc., a pharmaceutical company building the industry-leading portfolio of first-in-class oral drug candidates that address the root causes of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep-related breathing diseases, today announced positive topline results from its pivotal Phase 3 SynAIRgy clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Apnimed’s lead […]
Takeda Reports Positive NT1 Trial Results for Oveporexton
Takeda announced that the New England Journal of Medicine published data from the Phase 2b trial of oveporexton (TAK-861) in people with narcolepsy type 1 (NT1). Oveporexton is an investigational oral orexin receptor 2 (OX2R)-selective agonist designed to restore orexin signaling to address the underlying orexin deficiency that causes NT1. Results demonstrated […]
New Oral Spray Relieves CPAP Dry Mouth
K Pharmaceuticals has announced the launch of Aquoral, a clinically proven oral spray for dry mouth. Also known as xerostomia, it is a common, sometimes debilitating condition caused by disease, medication side effects, or other factors that result in discomfort or pain and may affect the ability to chew, taste, […]
Jazz Pharmaceuticals to Showcase Research Demonstrating Treatment Benefits of Xywav at AAN
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc announced that seven abstracts from across its neuroscience portfolio will be featured at the 77th Annual American Academy of Neurology Meeting (AAN) being held April 5-9, 2025, in San Diego. Data presented at the meeting includes an updated presentation of top-line results of the open-label, single-arm, Phase 4 DUET (Develop hypersomnia Understanding by Evaluating […]
The Wakefulness Neurotransmitter
The thought of histamines might conjure up images of itchy hives or the tickling sensation just before a sneeze, but scientists have come to realize there is much more to histamines than their connection to allergies. Recent research reveals that histamines play a vital role in wakefulness. Produced by brain […]
Harmony Biosciences Updates Status of Pitolisant sNDA for Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. announced that it received a Refusal to File (RTF) letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for pitolisant for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in adult patients with idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). Harmony’s 2025 net revenue guidance of $820-$860 million remains unchanged. “We […]
Sleep Pharmaceutical Update Nov/Dec 2024
Sleep Pharmaceutical Update Nov/Dec 2024 Eight abstracts presenting data from across the sleep portfolio of Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc were featured at the 37th annual Psych Congress, held Oct. 29–Nov. 2, 2024 in Boston. That data included topline results of the Phase 4 DUET (Develop hypersomnia Understanding by Evaluating low-sodium oxybate Treatment) trial, […]
FDA Approves Zepbound for Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Obesity
Eli Lilly and Company announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zepbound® (tirzepatide) as the first and only prescription medicine for adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity.1 Zepbound may help adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea and obesity improve their sleep disorder. It should be used with […]
Avadel Pharmaceuticals Announces Favorable Ruling On Lumryz
Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc , a biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming medicines to transform lives, announced that yesterday, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (“Court”) ruled in favor of the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) in a suit brought by Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Jazz”) under the Administrative Procedure […]












