The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Takeda China announced that the National Medical Products Administration of China has approved the use of ORZEYFUL (oveporexton) for the treatment of narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) in adolescents aged 16 years and older and adults. Oveporexton is the first oral orexin receptor 2 (OX2R)-selective agonist approved in China and is the […]
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 […]
Alkermes plc announced plans to present new data from its industry-leading portfolio of sleep medicine research at SLEEP 2026, the 40th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS), taking place June 14-17, 2026 in Baltimore, MD. The company will present 26 abstracts, including posters featuring LUMRYZ® (sodium oxybate) extended-release oral […]
Narcolepsy Network, a national non-profit organization for people living with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), is pleased to announce the appointment of Liz Burgess as its new Executive Director. Liz has dedicated her career to mission-driven leadership, serving for more than 20 years as an Executive Director of a diverse range of nonprofit […]
Narcolepsy Network, a national non-profit organization for people living with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), is proud to announce the appointment of Desireé Gorbea-Finalet and Mike Heil to its Board of Directors. Both new members live with narcolepsy and will bring fresh perspectives and deep advocacy experience to the organization as it prepares to […]
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 […]
Narcolepsy is a chronic condition in which someone feels excessively sleepy, occasionally falling asleep without warning. This can have a major impact on their daily lives, affecting not only their education and employment, but also their ability to drive, their relationships, and their emotional health. “It’s quite striking when you’re […]
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 […]
