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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 … Read more

Emalex Receives U.S. Patent for Orally Disintegrating Ecopipam Formulation

Novel composition-of-matter patent supports formulation innovation as development advances and patient access expand CHICAGO — April 9, 2026 —Emalex Biosciences today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a patent covering an orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) formulation of ecopipam, an investigational D1 receptor … Read more