Motion Serifos: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Investigate the Efficacy of Tradipitant in Participants Affected by Motion Sickness During Travel

A multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to investigate the efficacy of tradipitant in participants affected by motion sickness during travel

Start Date10 Jul 2023

Sponsor / Collaborator

Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

NCT06138613 / RecruitingPhase 3

Motion Delos: An Open Label Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of Tradipitant in Participants Affected by Motion Sickness During Travel

An open label study to investigate the safety and efficacy of tradipitant in participants affected by motion sickness during travel

Start Date27 Feb 2023

Sponsor / Collaborator

Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

NCT05653310 / Enrolling by invitationPhase 2IIT

Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacogenetics, Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Tradipitant for Functional Dyspepsia

To evaluate the effects of tradipitant relative to placebo on gastric motor functions, satiation, and postprandial symptoms in patients with functional dyspepsia.

Start Date09 Feb 2023

Sponsor / Collaborator

Mayo Clinic

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01 Jan 2024·Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association

The Efficacy of Tradipitant in Patients With Diabetic and Idiopathic Gastroparesis in a Phase 3 Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

Article

Author: Fisher, Michaela ; Moszczynski, Paula ; Polymeropoulos, Mihael H ; Polymeropoulos, Christos ; Birznieks, Gunther ; Madonick, Darby ; Kupersmith, Caleigh ; Carlin, Jesse L ; Xiao, Changfu ; Camilleri, Michael ; Smieszek, Sandra ; Lembo, Anthony

BACKGROUND:

Neurokinin receptor 1 antagonists are effective in reducing nausea and vomiting in chemotherapy-induced emesis. We investigated the safety and efficacy of tradipitant, a neurokinin receptor 1 antagonist, in patients with idiopathic and diabetic gastroparesis.

METHODS:

A total of 201 adults with gastroparesis were randomly assigned to oral tradipitant 85 mg (n = 102) or placebo (n = 99) twice daily for 12 weeks. Symptoms were assessed by a daily symptom dairy, Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptom Index scores, and other patient-reported questionnaires. Blood levels were monitored for an exposure-response analysis. The primary outcome was change from baseline to week 12 in average nausea severity, measured by daily symptom diary.

RESULTS:

The intention-to-treat (ITT) population did not meet the prespecified primary endpoint at week 12 (difference in nausea severity change drug vs placebo; P = .741) or prespecified secondary endpoints. Post hoc analyses were performed to control for drug exposure, rescue medications, and baseline severity inflation. Subjects with high blood levels of tradipitant significantly improved average nausea severity beginning at early time points (weeks 2-4). In post hoc sensitivity analyses, tradipitant treatment demonstrated strengthened effects, with statistically significant improvements in nausea at week 12.

CONCLUSIONS:

Although tradipitant did not reach significance in the ITT population, a pharmacokinetic exposure-response analysis demonstrated significant effects with adequate tradipitant exposure. When accounting for confounding factors such as baseline severity inflation and rescue medication, a statistically significant effect was also observed. These findings suggest that tradipitant has potential as a treatment for the symptom of nausea in gastroparesis. (ClincialTrials.gov, Number: NCT04028492).

07 Sep 2023·Cureus

Diabetic Gastroparesis and its Emerging Therapeutic Options: A Narrative Review of the Literature

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Author: Tated, Ritu ; Jacob, Fredy P ; Karnik, Siddhant B ; Pramod Roy, Akshara ; Mathew, Midhun ; Zahid, Shiza A ; Khawaja, Uzzam Ahmed ; Razzaq, Waleed ; Baskara Salian, Rishabh ; Shivakumar, Divya ; Rajkumar, Daniel

Diabetic gastroparesis (DG) is one of the many complications of diabetes mellitus (DM). Even though this condition surfaces years after uncontrolled disease, it affects the quality of life in several ways and causes significant morbidity. Common symptoms experienced by the patients include postprandial nausea, vomiting, abdominal fullness, and pain. Strict glycemic control is essential to evade the effects of DG. The purpose of this review article is to briefly study the pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic modalities, and the effects of DG on different aspects of life. Furthermore, it also focuses on the emerging treatment modalities for DG. Tradipitant and relamorelin are two such treatment options that are gaining noteworthy recognition and are discussed in detail in this review article. As observed through various clinical trials, these drugs help alleviate symptoms like nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and bloating in patients suffering from DG, thereby targeting the most common and bothersome symptoms of the disease. This leads to an improvement in the quality of life, making it a reliable treatment option for this disease. But while pharmacological intervention is vital, psychological support and lifestyle changes are equally important and are the reason why a multidisciplinary approach is required for the treatment of DG.

01 Jul 2022·Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

Clinical trial: a single‐centre, randomised, controlled trial of tradipitant on satiation, gastric functions, and serum drug levels in healthy volunteers

Article

Author: Harmsen, William S. ; Torres, Monique ; Xiao, Michael ; Khanna, Lehar ; Zheng, Ting ; Camilleri, Michael ; Carlin, Jesse L. ; Atieh, Jessica ; Busciglio, Irene

Summary:

Background:

Tradipitant, an NK1 receptor antagonist, improved symptoms in patients with gastroparesis. It is unclear whether these effects are mediated centrally (e.g., vomiting centre) or on gastric functions. As a class, NK1 antagonists may retard gastric emptying (GE) or increase fasting and postprandial gastric volumes (GV).

Aim:

To evaluate the effects of tradipitant relative to placebo on gastric motor functions, satiation, postprandial symptoms, and pharmacokinetics.

Methods:

We conducted a randomised, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled, single‐centre study of tradipitant 85 mg or matching placebo b.i.d. for 9 consecutive days in 24 healthy volunteers. During the last 2 days of treatment, participants underwent scintigraphic measurements of GE of 320 kcal egg meal, fasting and postprandial GV by SPECT, and satiation by nutrient drink ingested to maximum tolerated volume (MTV) and symptoms 30 min later. Treatments were compared by Wilcoxon rank sum test. The study had 80% power to detect group differences of 23.6% in GV and 29.2% in GE T1/2.

Results:

The two groups of healthy participants were well balanced based on demographic features, age, and BMI. There were nonsignificant positive correlations between blood levels of tradipitant and accommodation GV and GE at 4 h. There were no significant effects of tradipitant, 85 mg b.i.d. for 9 days compared to placebo on GE, GV, satiation, or symptoms 30 min after MTV.

Conclusion:

Tradipitant, 85 mg b.i.d., does not significantly affect gastric motor functions (GV or GE). Importantly, there was no retardation of GE by tradipitant, which is important in relation to its potential use in patients with gastroparesis.

Clinic trials registry:

ClinicalTrials.gov #NCT04849559.

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06 Nov 2024

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Vanda Pharmaceuticals Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Revenues for Q3 2024 were $47.7 million, an increase of 23% compared to Q3 2023 Financial Guidance revised for Full Year 2024, raising the midpoint of revenue and cash ranges Fanapt® launch in bipolar I disorder; new patient starts increased by over 90% in Q3 2024 as compared to Q3 2023 Fanapt® long acting injectable program expected to be initiated in Q4 2024 Milsaperidone NDA for schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder expected to be submitted in early 2025; initiation of major depressive disorder program expected in Q4 2024 PONVORY® commercial launch for multiple sclerosis initiated in Q3 2024 PONVORY® IND applications for psoriasis and ulcerative colitis expected to be submitted in Q4 2024 Tradipitant NDA for motion sickness expected to be submitted in Q4 2024 WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (Nasdaq: VNDA) today announced financial and operational results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. "We are very pleased with the lead indicators of the initial market response to our commercial launch of Fanapt in bipolar I disorder, a testament to the strong clinical evidence and the strength of our commercial strategy, and we look forward to continuous growth in the coming quarters. In parallel, we have launched Ponvory for multiple sclerosis and we are looking forward to increased prescriber and patient awareness in the near future. We expect Fanapt, milsaperidone and Fanapt LAI to form a diverse and expanding psychiatry franchise for years to come," said Mihael H. Polymeropoulos, M.D., Vanda's President, CEO and Chairman of the Board. "On the research and development front, we are focused on completing in the coming months our New Drug Applications for tradipitant in motion sickness and for milsaperidone in schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. IND filings are expected to be completed for Ponvory in ulcerative colitis and psoriasis later this quarter. We are committed to growing our revenue from our existing products and continuing to diversify our sources of revenue through indication expansion and new product development." Financial Highlights Third Quarter of 2024 Total net product sales from Fanapt®, HETLIOZ® and PONVORY® were $47.7 million in the third quarter of 2024, a 23% increase compared to $38.8 million in the third quarter of 2023. Fanapt® net product sales were $23.9 million in the third quarter of 2024, a 12% increase compared to $21.3 million in the third quarter of 2023. HETLIOZ® net product sales were $17.9 million in the third quarter of 2024, a 2% increase compared to $17.5 million in the third quarter of 2023. PONVORY® net product sales were $5.9 million in the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of 32% compared to $8.6 million in the second quarter of 2024. The acquisition of PONVORY® from Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Janssen), a Johnson & Johnson Company, was completed on December 7, 2023. Net loss was $5.3 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to net income of $0.1 million in the third quarter of 2023. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities (Cash) was $376.3 million as of September 30, 2024, representing a decrease to Cash of $11.4 million compared to June 30, 2024. The Cash balance of $376.3 million as of September 30, 2024 does not include a payment from Janssen for $8.1 million primarily related to second quarter 2024 PONVORY® revenue receivables, which was received in the fourth quarter of 2024. First Nine Months of 2024 Total net product sales from Fanapt®, HETLIOZ® and PONVORY® were $145.6 million in the first nine months of 2024, a 1% decrease compared to $147.4 million in the first nine months of 2023. Fanapt® net product sales were $67.6 million in the first nine months of 2024, a 1% decrease compared to $68.3 million in the first nine months of 2023. HETLIOZ® net product sales were $56.6 million in the first nine months of 2024, a 28% decrease compared to $79.1 million in the first nine months of 2023. The decrease relative to the first nine months of 2023 was the result of continued generic competition in the U.S. PONVORY® net product sales were $21.3 million in the first nine months of 2024. The acquisition of PONVORY® from Janssen was completed on December 7, 2023. Net loss was $14.0 million in the first nine months of 2024, compared to net income of $4.9 million in the first nine months of 2023. Cash was $376.3 million as of September 30, 2024, representing a decrease to Cash of $12.0 million compared to December 31, 2023. The Cash balance of $376.3 million as of September 30, 2024 does not include a payment from Janssen for $8.1 million primarily related to second quarter 2024 PONVORY® revenue receivables, which was received in the fourth quarter of 2024. Key Operational Highlights Psychiatry Portfolio Fanapt® (iloperidone): Vanda initiated the commercial launch of Fanapt® for the acute treatment of bipolar I disorder in adults in the third quarter of 2024, which included the expansion of its existing sales force and the introduction of prescriber awareness and comprehensive marketing programs. Several lead indicators suggest a strong initial market response including new patient starts as reflected by new to brand prescriptions (NBRx),1 increasing by over 90% in the third quarter of 2024 as compared to the third quarter of 2023. Milsaperidone: Vanda expects to submit a New Drug Application (NDA) for milsaperidone (also known as VHX-896 and P-88), the active metabolite of Fanapt®, for the treatments of schizophrenia and acute bipolar I disorder to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in early 2025. Vanda expects to initiate a Phase III program for milsaperidone for major depressive disorder (MDD) by the end of 2024. Iloperidone long acting injectable (LAI): Vanda expects to initiate a Phase III program for the LAI formulation of Fanapt® in the fourth quarter of 2024. HETLIOZ® (tasimelteon) Vanda has initiated a HETLIOZ LQ® program in pediatric insomnia. Although the prevalence of insomnia in children is difficult to determine, it is estimated that 20-40% of children experience significant sleep problems.2,3 There are currently no approved treatments for pediatric insomnia. Vanda continues to pursue FDA approval for HETLIOZ® for the treatments of jet lag disorder and insomnia. Vanda is challenging the FDA's rejection of Vanda's supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for the treatment of jet lag disorder in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Vanda has accepted the opportunity for a hearing with the FDA on the approvability of the insomnia sNDA. Vanda's litigation asserting HETLIOZ® Patent No. 11,285,129 against generic manufacturers is currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. A jury trial has been scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. European Medicines Agency action on Vanda's Marketing Authorization Application for HETLIOZ® and HETLIOZ LQ® for Smith-Magenis Syndrome is expected in the first quarter of 2025. PONVORY® (ponesimod) Vanda initiated the commercial launch of PONVORY® for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in the third quarter of 2024, which included the deployment of a specialty sales force. Vanda expects Investigational New Drug (IND) applications for PONVORY® in the treatments of psoriasis and ulcerative colitis to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2024. Tradipitant Gastroparesis NDA: In September 2024, the FDA declined to approve Vanda's NDA for tradipitant for the treatment of symptoms of gastroparesis. Vanda plans to continue to pursue the marketing authorization for tradipitant and support the expanded access program that is currently serving several dozen patients with gastroparesis. Motion Sickness NDA: Vanda expects to submit an NDA for tradipitant for the treatment of motion sickness to the FDA in the fourth quarter of 2024. The NDA for the treatment of motion sickness is expected to include the positive results of three placebo controlled clinical studies where tradipitant was effective in preventing vomiting associated with motion. Vanda plans to initiate a clinical trial to study tradipitant in the prevention of vomiting induced by a GLP-1 analog (semaglutide) in the fourth quarter of 2024. Early-Stage Programs Vanda plans to proceed with studies of VSJ-110, a CFTR activator, for the treatment of dry eye disorder. An ongoing proof of concept study indicates an effect in improving the signs (fluorescein corneal staining) of dry eye disease. VPO-227, a CFTR inhibitor for the treatment of cholera, has received approval to proceed in a Phase I study in Bangladesh, a country where the treatment of cholera remains a significant and unmet need. Vanda plans to initiate this study by the end of 2024. The Phase I clinical study for VCA-894A for the treatment of a patient with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal, type 2S (CMT2S), an inherited peripheral neuropathy for which there is no available treatment, expects to enroll the patient by the end of 2024. The Phase I clinical study for VTR-297 for the treatment of onychomycosis, a fungal infection of the nail, was initiated in April 2024. The study is fully enrolled, and results are expected by the end of 2024. VQW-765, an alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor partial agonist, is currently in clinical development for the treatment of acute performance anxiety in social situations. GAAP Financial Results Net loss was $5.3 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to net income of $0.1 million in the third quarter of 2023. Diluted net loss per share was $0.09 in the third quarter of 2024 compared to diluted net income per share of $0.00 in the third quarter of 2023. Net loss was $14.0 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to net income of $4.9 million in the first nine months of 2023. Diluted net loss per share was $0.24 in the first nine months of 2024 compared to diluted net income per share of $0.09 in the first nine months of 2023. 2024 Financial Guidance Vanda is updating its 2024 financial guidance and expects to achieve the following financial objectives in 2024: Conference Call Vanda has scheduled a conference call for today, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 4:30 PM ET. During the call, Vanda's management will discuss the third quarter 2024 financial results and other corporate activities. Investors can call 1-800-715-9871 (domestic) or 1-646-307-1963 (international) and use passcode number 2555000. A replay of the call will be available on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, beginning at 8:30 PM ET and will be accessible until Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. The replay call-in number is 1-800-770-2030 for domestic callers and 1-609-800-9909 for international callers. The passcode number is 2555000. The conference call will be broadcast simultaneously on Vanda's website, . Investors should click on the Investors tab and are advised to go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download, and install any necessary software or presentations. The call will also be archived on Vanda's website for a period of 30 days. References IQVIA Prescription Data Calhoun SL, Fernandez-Mendoza J, Vgontzas AN, Liao D, Bixler EO. Prevalence of insomnia symptoms in a general population sample of young children and preadolescents: gender effects. Sleep Med. 2014 Jan;15(1):91-5. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2013.08.787. Epub 2013 Oct 16. PMID: 24333223; PMCID: PMC3912735. Fricke-Oerkermann L, Plück J, Schredl M, Heinz K, Mitschke A, Wiater A, Lehmkuhl G. Prevalence and course of sleep problems in childhood. Sleep. 2007 Oct;30(10):1371-7. doi: 10.1093/sleep/30.10.1371. PMID: 17969471; PMCID: PMC2266270. About Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. Vanda is a leading global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients. For more on Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc., please visit and follow us on X @vandapharma. CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS Various statements in this press release, including, but not limited to, the guidance provided under "2024 Financial Guidance" above, and statements regarding Vanda's plans to strengthen and grow its business and diversify its sources of revenue; Vanda's plans for pursuit of FDA approval of milsaperidone for the treatments of schizophrenia and acute bipolar I disorder, tradipitant for the treatments of motion sickness and gastroparesis, and HETLIOZ® for the treatments of jet lag disorder and insomnia; European Medicines Agency action on the Marketing Authorization Application for HETLIOZ® and HETLIOZ LQ® for Smith-Magenis Syndrome; Vanda's clinical development plans for milsaperidone for the treatment of MDD, the LAI formulation of Fanapt®, PONVORY® for the treatments of psoriasis and ulcerative colitis, tradipitant for the prevention of vomiting induced by a GLP-1 analog, VSJ-110 for the treatment of dry eye, VPO-227 for the treatment of cholera, VCA-894A for the treatment of CMT2S, VTR-297 for the treatment of onychomycosis and VQW-765 for the treatment of acute performance anxiety in social situations; the initial market response to the commercial launch of Fanapt® for the acute treatment of bipolar I in adults; the prevalence of pediatric sleep disorders; the regulatory status of Vanda's Marketing Authorization Application for HETLIOZ® and HETLIOZ LQ® for SMS in Europe and its NDA for tradipitant for the treatment of symptoms of gastroparesis in the U.S.; and Vanda's plans to continue to support the tradipitant expanded access program for gastroparesis patients are "forward-looking statements" under the securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and assumptions that involve risks, changes in circumstances and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in Vanda's forward-looking statements include, among others, Vanda's ability to correct the deficiencies identified by the FDA in the CRL with respect to the NDA for tradipitant for the treatment of symptoms of gastroparesis; Vanda's ability to complete and submit to the FDA the NDAs for tradipitant for the treatment of motion sickness and milsaperidone for the treatments of schizophrenia and acute bipolar I disorder within the specified timeframes; the FDA's assessment of the sufficiency of the data packages to be included in the NDAs for tradipitant and milsaperidone; Vanda's ability to correct the deficiencies identified by the FDA in the Complete Response Letter (CRL) with respect to the sNDA for HETLIOZ® for the treatment of insomnia; the outcome in the U.S. Court of Appeals of Vanda's challenge to the FDA's rejection of its sNDA for HETLIOZ® for the treatment of jet lag disorder; the accuracy of the lead indicators regarding the initial market response to the commercial launch of Fanapt® for the acute treatment of bipolar I disorder in adults; Vanda's ability to initiate the Phase III programs for milsaperidone for MDD and the LAI formulation of Fanapt® by the end of 2024; the accuracy of the estimates regarding the prevalence of pediatric sleep disorders; Vanda's ability to file the INDs for PONVORY® for the treatments of psoriasis and ulcerative colitis by the end of 2024; Vanda's ability to initiate the Phase I study for VPO-227 for the treatment of cholera by the end of 2024; Vanda's ability to enroll the patient for the Phase I study for VCA-894A for the treatment of CMT2S by the end of 2024; and Vanda's ability to complete the Phase I study of VTR-297 for the treatment of onychomycosis by the end of 2024. Therefore, no assurance can be given that the results or developments anticipated by Vanda will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, Vanda. Forward-looking statements in this press release should be evaluated together with the various risks and uncertainties that affect Vanda's business and market, particularly those identified in the "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements", "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Vanda's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated by Vanda's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at . All written and verbal forward-looking statements attributable to Vanda or any person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein. Vanda cautions investors not to rely too heavily on the forward-looking statements Vanda makes or that are made on its behalf. The information in this press release is provided only as of the date of this press release, and Vanda undertakes no obligation, and specifically declines any obligation, to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Corporate Contact: Kevin Moran Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. 202-734-3400 [email protected] Jim Golden / Jack Kelleher / Dan Moore Collected Strategies [email protected] SOURCE Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. 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15 Oct 2024

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Vanda Rejects Another Acquisition Offer From Cycle, Affirms Confidence in Business

iStock, Atstock Productions Cycle’s second unsuccessful takeover bid comes on the heels of the FDA denying approval for Vanda’s tradipitant, which was being proposed for the treatment of gastroparesis. Vanda Pharmaceuticals on Monday announced that it has rejected a second unsolicited and non-binding takeover proposal from Cycle Pharmaceuticals. The proposed buyout price of $8.00 per share “substantially undervalues Vanda and is not in the best interests of the company and its stockholders,” according to Monday’s announcement. Vanda’s board of directors called the latest takeover attempt from Cycle an “opportunistic attempt to purchase the company’s shares at a discount to Vanda’s intrinsic value.” Vanda’s leadership said it remains “confident” in the company’s growth—driven by a strong cash position and efficient operations—which puts the biopharma in a good position to deliver long-term value “far in excess” of Cycle’s offer. There is no action required for stockholders at this time, according to the announcement. Cycle in its press release on the offer encouraged Vanda shareholders to express their support for the proposal, insisting that the $8.00-per-share price tag “represents [an] 80% premium to Vanda’s share price at the close of business on October 11, 2024.” At this purchase price, Cycle’s offer amounted to a fully diluted equity value of $488 million. Cycle’s latest takeover bid, which it filed on Sept. 23, comes just days after the FDA rejected Vanda’s drug application for the investigational NK-1R antagonist tradipitant, which it was proposing for the treatment of gastroparesis. While some analysts have called the rejection “unsurprising”—given a failed Phase III trial and amid unaddressed prior concerns from the FDA—Vanda has continued to strongly stand by its drug candidate, even going so far as to challenge the regulator’s verdict. The biopharma blasted what it called the “delayed” verdict of the FDA, claiming the regulator “fails to satisfy the requirements specified by the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA).” Despite the rejection, Vanda will continue to seek approval for tradipitant and sustain its expanded access program. Cycle previously attempted to acquire Vanda in June 2024, for which it similarly offered $8.00 per share. At the time, the proposal reflected a 63% premium to Vanda’s closing price on May 23, 2024, the day before the offer was submitted. Vanda was also locked in a regulatory row with the FDA when it received Cylce’s first offer—this time over its oral drug Hetlioz (tasimelteon), which the agency rejected for the treatment of insomnia. As in the case of tradipitant, Vanda slammed the FDA’s rejection insisting that it was late in releasing its verdict in violation of the FDCA.

AcquisitionPhase 3

06 Oct 2024

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J&J Backs Down From 340B Rebates, But Maintains They’re ‘Legally Permissible’ Per Statute - MedCity News

The federal 340B program has become a thorn in the side of pharmaceutical companies, who point to the drug discount program’s sprawling growth amid what they contend is lack of oversight. After initially proposing changes to the way the company offers drugs under this program, Johnson & Johnson has backed down, averting further confrontation with federal officials and hospitals on the matter. For now. When the 340B program was established in 1992, the intent was to help underserved communities. Under the program, eligible hospitals and clinics serving low-income and uninsured patients may purchase outpatient prescription medications at discounts of up to 50%. In August, J&J proposed a major change. Starting on Oct. 15, entities covered under 340B would have to pay full price, then make a claims submission for a rebate. This proposal would apply to two drugs, the plaque psoriasis medication Stelara and the blood thinner Xarelto. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), which administers the 340B program, told J&J the proposed changes are “inconsistent” with the statute and would need approval before they could take effect. In a Sept. 27 letter to J&J, HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson noted that the company had not requested such approval and proceeding with the rebate change would violate the 340B statute. The administrator added that implementations of the rebates would lead to termination of the company’s pharmaceutical pricing agreement and a referral to the Department Health and Human Services’ Office of the Inspector General. presented by Health Tech What’s Keeping Healthcare CIOs Up at Night: How to Improve Patient Satisfaction by Handling Calls More Efficiently Health systems have spent billions on portals while investments in modernizing the voice channel — the dominant preference of healthcare consumers — have taken a backseat. By Stephanie Baum In a letter of response, J&J maintained that the statute allows for rebates as a mechanism for drug manufacturers to offer the 340B price to covered entities. Furthermore, the company said its rebate proposal will target duplicate discounts, transactions in which a covered entity receives a 340B discount and then submits a claim for a Medicaid rebate — a violation of the statute. J&J says audits to uncover such duplicates have not solved the problem. “As HRSA knows, J&J’s efforts to identify and address program abuse through HRSA-approved audits of covered entities have been thwarted; nearly all of the entities for whom HRSA approved J&J audit requests have violated federal law by refusing to cooperate,” the company’s letter said. “Some have gone so far as to file suit against HRSA to invalidate the audit approvals. Plainly, audits alone are not a viable means for J&J to obtain information necessary to detect unlawful duplicate discounts and diversion as they occur.” Nevertheless, J&J said HRSA’s threat to terminate the company’s participation in the program would have the effect of cutting off millions of Medicare and Medicaid patients from necessary medicines. The company’s commitment to these patients leaves it “no choice but to forego implementation of the rebate model pending resolution of these issues.” J&J hints that litigation could be a next step. The company says it continues to believe its rebate model is “legally permissible” and “sorely needed” for drugmakers to comply with requirements of both the Inflation Reduction Act and the 340B statute. “J&J reserves all of its legal rights with respect to this matter,” the company said. presented by Health IT Accelerating Claim Processing: Strategies to Shorten the Life of a Claim These strategies and practices can significantly shorten the life cycle of claims, leading to quicker resolutions and improved financial outcomes. By Greenway Health In other regulatory news, we have FDA decisions for drugs (mostly approvals), some clinical holds, and one product withdrawal. Here’s a recap of recent regulatory developments: Regulatory Decisions —Exact Sciences’ Cologuard Plus now has FDA approval. The product is a next-generation version of Cologuard, the company’s non-invasive colorectal cancer test. Cologuard Plus offers greater sensitivity for colorectal cancer and advanced precancerous lesions. Like Cologuard, Cologuard Plus is approved for use in adults age 45 and older who are at average risk of colorectal cancer. Exact Sciences said it expects to launch this new test in 2025. —Partners Fresenius Kabi and Formycon received FDA approval for Otulfi, a biosimilar referencing the Johnson & Johnson biologic drug Stelara. The regulatory decision for Otulfi covers all of the approved uses of Stelara, which include Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, and active psoriatic arthritis. Separately, the European Union approved Otulfi in late September. Otulfi will jostle for market share with Pyzchiva from Samsung Bioepis and Sandoz, and Wezlana from Amgen, two Stelara biosimilars that have received FDA approvals in the past year. —Eli Lilly drug Retevmo is now FDA approved for treating adults and pediatric patients age 2 and older who have advanced cases of medullary thyroid cancer carrying a RET mutation. The drug has been available in this indication under accelerated approval. The latest regulatory decision converts Retevmo’s status to traditional approval. —Dupixent, a blockbuster immunology drug from Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, expanded its approved uses to include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Dupixent is the first FDA-approved biological treatment for COPD. Dupixent approved uses now span six dermatological and respiratory conditions. —FDA approval of Bristol Myers Squibb drug Cobenfy makes the drug the first novel schizophrenia drug in decades. The twice-daily capsule is designed to target a different receptor than currently available antipsychotic drugs, offering better efficacy and tolerability. Cobenfy comes from Karuna Therapeutics, which BMS acquired for $14 billion. —Eli Lilly drug Kisunla is now approved in Japan for the treatment of patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Kisunla is part of a class of antibody drugs that work by reducing plaques of amyloid proteins that form in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Japan marks the second major market approval for Kisunla, which was approved by the FDA in July. —In other Japanese regulatory news, Takeda Pharmaceutical’s Fruzaqla won approval for the treatment of advanced or recurrent colorectal cancer. The Japanese pharma giant acquired the oral small molecule from Hutchmed in early 2023. Nearly a year ago, the FDA approved the drug for treating colorectal cancer. —Ipsen landed European Union approval for Kayfanda as a treatment for cholestatic pruritus (severe itching) associated with the rare liver disease Alagille syndrome. The approval was made under “exceptional circumstances” that permits marketing authorization when comprehensive efficacy and safety data are not available. The Ipsen drug won FDA approval for Alagille patients last year; in the U.S., the once-daily capsule is marketed as Bylvay. Ipsen added the drug to its pipeline via its $952 million acquisition of Albireo. —Ipsen’s rare liver disease portfolio also welcomed European Union approval of Iqirvo for treating primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a chronic disorder that damages the liver’s bile ducts. The approval covers use of the once-daily pill in combination with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) for patients whose disease does not adequately respond to that standard of care drug. Iqirvo may be used as a monotherapy for patients who cannot tolerate UDCA. European approval comes nearly four months after the FDA greenlit Iqirvo for PBC. —Zevra Therapeutics drug Miplyffa became the first FDA-approved treatment for Niemann-Pick disease type C, a rare inherited lysosomal storage disorder that can become fatal by the time patients reach adolescence. The approval specifically covers the neurological effects of the disease. Zevra acquired the rights to Miplyffa from Orphazyme, which failed to win FDA approval for the small molecule in 2021. —Days after Miplyffa’s approval, the FDA approved levacetylleucine, brand name Aqneursa, making the drug from privately held IntraBio the second approved treatment for Niemann-Pick disease type C. Similar to Miplyffa, the regulatory decision for the IntraBio drug covers the treatment of neurological effects of the rare disease. —The European Union approved Astellas drug zolbetuximab, brand name Vyloy, as a treatment for advanced gastric and gastroesophageal junction cancer. The approval covers use of the drug in combination with chemotherapy. The FDA turned down Astellas’s submission for the drug early this year, citing manufacturing issues. Astellas resubmitted its application, which now has a Nov. 9 target date for a regulatory decision. —FluMist, an intranasally dosed influenza vaccine that’s been available in the U.S. for two decades, is now FDA-approved for self- or caregiver administration. The regulatory decision makes the AstraZeneca product the first influenza vaccine that does not need to be given by a healthcare provider. For those choosing this option, the vaccine will be available through a third-party pharmacy following a screening and eligibility assessment completed when patients order the vaccine. —The FDA rejected Vanda Pharmaceuticals’ tradipitant as a treatment of gastroparesis. This delayed gastric emptying is associated with diabetes but can also develop in those who do not have diabetes. According to Vanda, the FDA disregarded clinical evidence for the drug and asked the company to conduct additional clinical testing. The company said it still plans to seek marketing authorization for this drug. A separate new drug application is also planned for tradipitant later this year for preventing vomiting from motion sickness. —An experimental Applied Therapeutics drug for the rare genetic metabolic disease classic galactosemia will not be discussed by an FDA advisory committee. After completing a late-cycle review meeting, the agency told the company a meeting was no longer needed for the drug, govorestat. The Nov. 28 target date for a regulatory decision still stands. —The FDA authorized the first over-the-counter hearing aid software. Called Hearing Aid Feature, this Apple software is compatible with the company’s AirPods Pro headphones. The software was reviewed through the regulator’s De Novo premarket review pathway. FDA authorization is based on a clinical trial enrolling 118 patients with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. Results showed those who self-fit the software and device achieved similar benefit as those who received a professional fitting. —Eli Lilly won FDA approval for lebrikizumab, brand name Ebglyss, a new treatment for atopic dermatitis. It will compete with biologic drugs Dupixent from Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, and Adbry from LEO Pharma. Compared to those every-other-week injectable drugs, Lilly’s new product offers patients less burdensome once-monthly maintenance dosing. —Roche landed FDA approvals for subcutaneously injectable drugs that were originally developed as intravenous infusions. Tecentriq Hybreza is the injectable version of the cancer immunotherapy Tecentriq; Ocrevus Zunovo is the injectable version of the multiple sclerosis drug Ocrevus. Both drugs employ drug delivery technology from Halozyme that enables biologic drugs to be administered as injections. —Travere Therapeutics drug Filspari converted its accelerated approval into a full FDA approval for the treatment of the rare kidney disease immunoglobulin A nephropathy. The regulatory decision came nearly a year after Travere reported the drug narrowly failed its Phase 3 confirmatory study. The approval is based on longer-term data showing the once-daily pill significantly slowed the kidney function decline. One Clinical Hold Placed, Two Lifted —Following the report of patient deaths, the FDA formally placed a clinical hold on zetomipzomib, a Kezar Life Sciences drug in development for treating lupus nephritis. Kezar had voluntarily stopped dosing and enrollment in the study after emerging safety data showed four Grade 5 (fatal) serious adverse events over the course of the study so far. The company said that three of those fatalities showed a common pattern of symptoms and proximity to dosing; additional non-fatal complications also showed a proximity to dosing. —The FDA lifted a clinical hold on Biomea Fusion’s Phase 1/2 clinical trial testing BMF-219 in type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Redwood City, California-based Biomea said review of the clinical data to date found that concerning safety signals observed in the Phase 2a escalation study did not translate to the larger Phase 2b expansion study. BMF-219 is a small molecule that forms a covalent bond and inhibits menin, a protein thought to suppress the pancreatic beta cells that produce and secrete insulin. —The FDA removed the partial clinical hold placed on an Avidity Biosciences’ delpacibart etedesiran, or del-disiran, an RNA therapy in development for the rare muscular disorder myotonic dystrophy type 1. The partial hold was placed in 2022 following the report of a serious adverse event in a single patient. Del-disiran is currently in Phase 3 testing. A Rare Disease Drug Withdrawal —Pfizer is voluntarily withdrawing Oxbryta from the market and discontinuing all clinical tests of the drug, which won accelerated FDA approval for sickle cell disease in 2019. The pharma giant said its decision is based on the totality of data now indicating higher rates of complications and deaths in patients treated with the oral drug. The FDA issued an alert about the withdrawal and said it has been conducting its own safety review of postmarketing data. When the review concludes, the agency said it will communicate additional findings, if necessary. Oxbryta was the centerpiece of Pfizer’s $5.4 billion acquisition of Global Blood Therapeutics in 2022.

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Indication	Highest Phase	Country/Location	Organization	Date
Gastroparesis	NDA/BLA	US	Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	04 Dec 2023
COVID-19	Phase 3	US	Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	13 Apr 2020
Lung Injury	Phase 3	US	Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	13 Apr 2020
Motion Sickness	Phase 3	US	Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	26 Feb 2020
Diabetic Gastroparesis	Phase 3	US	Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	20 Aug 2019
Dermatitis, Atopic	Phase 3	US	Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	09 Jul 2018
Pruritus	Phase 2	DE	Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	10 Dec 2013
Alcoholism	Phase 2	US	Eli Lilly & Co.	01 Mar 2006
Anxiety Disorders	Phase 2	US	Eli Lilly & Co.	01 Mar 2006
Phobia, Social	Phase 2	US	Eli Lilly & Co.	01 Dec 2004

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NCT02651714 (CTgov)	Phase 2	Pruritus \| Dermatitis, Atopic	168	Tradipitant (Tradipitant)	scyeqdpbyr(rcouhwrvtx) = jhpxvpghye kbsqsykkoe (whbdnluqww, tkqnjwukgw - dvhuqpbias) View more	-	13 Jun 2024
				Placebo (Placebo)	scyeqdpbyr(rcouhwrvtx) = utjsqeuakx kbsqsykkoe (whbdnluqww, pxpkkjqfbt - pyrbwjhzmf) View more
NCT02004041 (VP-VLY-686-2101, CTgov)	Phase 2	Pruritus \| Dermatitis, Atopic	69	VLY-686 (VLY-686)	wqignveljj(xokfiizndt) = wzebtxfjes eaggtywppo (jalmydsexw, xzndzqpkna - zpciqzozyy) View more	-	11 Jun 2024
				Placebo (Placebo)	wqignveljj(xokfiizndt) = amnoywptri eaggtywppo (jalmydsexw, ubvgjjdmod - urwkzttioi) View more
NCT04327661 (Motion Syros, DDW2024) Manual	Phase 3	Motion Sickness	365	Tradipitant 170mg	phkdrilqnv(hwnoeqjssk) = oovzxxcgny xwqedsiyqy (pcpnoysefl )	Positive	19 May 2024
				Tradipitant 85mg	phkdrilqnv(hwnoeqjssk) = dpcycaxxvu xwqedsiyqy (pcpnoysefl )
Motion Syros (DDW2024)	Not Applicable	Motion Sickness	365	Tradipitant 170mg	nfqpitnyiu(xgxyjnqiwm) = ywoaahajzz xqlepgqlgd (cmtrqratol )	Positive	19 May 2024
				Tradipitant 85mg	nfqpitnyiu(xgxyjnqiwm) = egxdjmapeb xqlepgqlgd (cmtrqratol )
NEWS Manual	Phase 3	Motion Sickness	316	Tradipitant 170mg	trcwbrvudx(hkcswcwrli) = zlmzimuuyq bmqsrrpqmd (iheyzdwjls )	Positive	16 May 2024
				Tradipitant 85mg	trcwbrvudx(hkcswcwrli) = aicftghasv bmqsrrpqmd (iheyzdwjls )
NCT04140695 (EPIONE2, CTgov)	Phase 3	Dermatitis, Atopic	87	Tradipitant (Tradipitant)	ulimyggcpw(nnmppbbcwy) = fwuvkjaehp ihgzipsfmj (yvpczmxlni, ndlamxqpvu - qieojfrjit) View more	-	14 May 2024
				Placebo (Placebo)	ulimyggcpw(nnmppbbcwy) = bgxefowbck ihgzipsfmj (yvpczmxlni, udsmvijwbx - lhboctyeol) View more
NCT03568331 (EPIONE, CTgov)	Phase 3	Dermatitis, Atopic	375	Tradipitant (Tradipitant)	ymklbozecm(fkqdnbzeuc) = bwcllmyrfl ibfpwetebz (rvrtnggbsg, jxkwwttzqq - rreffhryny) View more	-	13 May 2024
				Placebo (Placebo)	ymklbozecm(fkqdnbzeuc) = ytntnrtcbm ibfpwetebz (rvrtnggbsg, wjpnqjxgmz - mixyzhttbw) View more
NCT04849559 (VP-VLY-686-1301, CTgov)	Phase 1/2	-	27	Tradipitant (Tradipitant)	nysdhqmzzq(hrlvckxxmq) = pgokjimsla pbasrnzwnc (liiqvatcgk, mpacezixhk - wkjtifygtn) View more	-	16 Apr 2024
				Placebo (Placebo)	nysdhqmzzq(hrlvckxxmq) = ahcracrmqn pbasrnzwnc (liiqvatcgk, kugveyqjbf - dbrgdwerwo) View more
Motion Syros (AAN2024)	Not Applicable	Motion Sickness NK1 receptors	365	Tradipitant 170 mg	naebtlaafy(mpjhsxpqhv) = rjsygaqxhz ggtczaehsw (zcpyssrtua )	Positive	09 Apr 2024
				Tradipitant 85 mg	naebtlaafy(mpjhsxpqhv) = rhbdtopayg ggtczaehsw (zcpyssrtua )
NCT04326426 (ODYSSEY, Corporate Publications) Manual	Phase 3	COVID-19	60	Tradipitant	tunguwsbnk(qotbbbhukw): HR = 2.55, P-Value = 0.0375 View more	Positive	18 Aug 2020
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