Takeda's Narcolepsy Candidate Gets FDA Breakthrough Therapy Tag

  • The FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited's TAK TAK-994 for excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in patients with narcolepsy type 1 (NT1).
  • The oral orexin agonist is currently in Phase 2 study. 
  • EDS is a hallmark symptom of NT1 and is characterized by a person's inability to stay awake and alert throughout the day and falling asleep unintentionally or at inappropriate times.
  • Price Action: TAK shares are up 1.34% at $16.99 during the market session on the last check Wednesday.
  • Related content: Benzinga's Full FDA Calendar.
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