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Dravet Syndrome Indication Will Set GW Pharma Apart On US Epilepsy Market

 
• By Lucie Ellis-Taitt

GW Pharma is on track for 2017 filings for its marijuana-derived epilepsy therapy, Epidiolex (cannabidiol), following more positive data from the third Phase III study for the drug to be presented this year – however, Epidiolex's potential in Dravet syndrome will be its competitive edge to set GW apart from rivals.

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Epidiolex's potential in Dravet syndrome will be its competitive edge • Source: Shutterstock/Tashatuvango

GW Pharmaceuticals PLC's stock spiked at 811p on Sept. 26 – its highest value this year on the London Stock Exchange – following the publication of the third set of positive Phase III data this year for its cannabinoid Epidiolex (cannabidiol) in rare forms of pediatric epilepsy.

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