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Lundbeck’s CNS Investments Are Delivering Returns

 
• By Jessica Merrill

The Danish company’s top line grew by 14% in 2024, driven by strong growth of brands like Rexulti, Brintellix and Vyepti, with continued growth expected.

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Key Takeaways

Lundbeck reported 14% revenue growth in 2024 on the strength of four drugs for CNS disorders.

Rexulti, in particular, is expected to be a continued growth-driver, driven by sales in agitation associated with Alzheimer’s and potentially expansion into PTSD.

Two pivotal trials are enrolling now for bexicaserin, the 5HT2C agonist Lundbeck acquired last year with Longboard Pharmaceuticals.

H. Lundbeck is squarely focused on central nervous system disorders, arguably one of the most challenging areas of drug development,...

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