Supernus’ ADHD Drug Hits Phase III Endpoint As Filing Beckons

The first of two Phase III trials of Supernus’ ADHD candidate has hit its endpoints in adolescents. The second is due to report in early 2019, setting the stage for regulatory filings.

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Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc. is looking forward to filing SPN-812, its version of the old antidepressant viloxazine hydrochloride, for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the US in the second half of next year after promising data from its first Phase III study in adolescents.

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