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Teva to Acquire Emalex Biosciences, Adding NDA-Ready, First-in-Class Therapy to Neuroscience Pipeline and Accelerating Teva’s Pivot to Growth Strategy
Ecopipam, Emalex’s investigational asset for pediatric Tourette syndrome (TS), is a first-in-class selective dopamine D1 receptor antagonist with FDA Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations. The late-stage program in a high-need, specialized area of neuroscience expands Teva’s innovative medicines pipeline, aligns with commercial strengths and supports both near- and long-term growth. Upon closing, Emalex shareholders to receive $700 million in cash with the possibility of up to an additional $2
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