Redesigned brain receptor drugs show promise for depression

The researchers removed a chemical group commonly used in previous NK1R drugs and replaced it with a novel molecular scaffold

Biohaven reports Phase 2 depression trial results

Despite some promising subgroup signals, the company indicated it will not pursue further psychiatric trials

Suven Life Sciences achieved 100% patient enrolment in Phase-2b clinical trial of Ropanicant for MDO

The Phase-2b study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that will enroll approximately 195 patients across 35 sites in the USA

Zydus receives China's NMPA approval for Venlafaxine ER capsules, 75 mg and 150 mg

Johnson & Johnson gets FDA nod for new depression treatment

This approval is based on positive results from two Phase 3, global, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials

AbbVie completes acquisition of Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals' Bretisilocin

Acquisition expands AbbVie's psychiatry pipeline with the addition of a next-generation psychedelic compound currently in Phase 2 development for the treatment of major depressive disorder

FDA approves Alembic’s Paroxetine ER tablets

Paroxetine Extended-Release Tablets USP, 25 mg and 37.5 mg, are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder

Zhimeng Biopharma’s investigational drug approved to begin phase 2 epilepsy clinical trial in China

This approval follows the CDE’s clearance in July of this year for Phase 2/3 clinical studies of CB03-154 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

AbbVie to acquire Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals’ bretisilocin for $1.2 billion

Suven Life Sciences announces first patient randomized in Phase-2b clinical trial of Ropanicant

There is a significant unmet medical need for antidepressants that are effective, rapid onset of action and to be well tolerated