We develop new
treatments for central
nervous system disorders.

We develop new
treatments for central
nervous system disorders.

Emalex is in a late-stage clinical study of a new class of drug for patients with Tourette syndrome who have limited treatment options.

OUR COMMITMENT

Emalex Biosciences

CLINICAL TRIALS

Drug Pipeline

DRUG PIPELINE

Partnerships

PARTNERSHIPS

Latest News

  • Did you know that approximately 1 out of every 160 children (ages 5-17) in the U.S. has TS?

  • For more than 50 years, the Tourette Association of America (TAA) has provided support for people living with TS and other tic disorders.

  • At Emalex Biosciences, we are working diligently to help people with TS find relief from tics that not only often cause pain and injury but also social stigma and emotional distress.

  • We kick-off our series that explores the life and world of people living with TS starting with TAA President and CEO Amanda Talty.

Emalex Biosciences Announces First Patient Enrolled in Phase 2b Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ecopipam Tablets for the Treatment of Pediatric Patients with Tourette Syndrome

CHICAGO (August 14, 2019) – Emalex Biosciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for patients with neurological and psychiatric conditions, announced today that the first patient was recently enrolled in the company’s international Phase 2b study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ecopipam ... Read more
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Emalex Biosciences Appoints Dr. Atul R. Mahableshwarkar as Senior Vice President of Drug Development

CHICAGO, IL, August 6, 2019 — Emalex Biosciences Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for patients with neurological and psychiatric conditions, today announced the appointment of Atul Mahableshwarkar, MD, as Senior Vice President of Drug Development.  In this capacity, Dr. Mahableshwarkar will provide leadership ... Read more
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Emalex Biosciences Acquires Psyadon Pharmaceuticals To Develop Novel Treatment For Pediatric Tourette Syndrome

CHICAGO – August 14, 2018 – Biopharmaceutical company Emalex Biosciences (Emalex), the newest member of the Paragon Biosciences (Paragon) portfolio of companies, today announced it acquired Psyadon Pharmaceuticals and the exclusive rights to develop, register and market ecopipam, a new chemical entity with orphan drug ... Read more
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Emalex is in a late-stage clinical study of a new class of drug for patients with Tourette syndrome who have limited treatment options.

OUR COMMITMENT

Emalex Biosciences

CLINICAL TRIALS

Drug Pipeline

DRUG PIPELINE

Partnerships

PARTNERSHIPS

Latest News

  • Did you know that approximately 1 out of every 160 children (ages 5-17) in the U.S. has TS?

  • For more than 50 years, the Tourette Association of America (TAA) has provided support for people living with TS and other tic disorders.

  • At Emalex Biosciences, we are working diligently to help people with TS find relief from tics that not only often cause pain and injury but also social stigma and emotional distress.

  • We kick-off our series that explores the life and world of people living with TS starting with TAA President and CEO Amanda Talty.

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
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Emalex is in a late-stage clinical study of a new class of drug for patients with Tourette syndrome who have limited treatment options.

OUR COMMITMENT

Emalex Biosciences

CLINICAL TRIALS

Drug Pipeline

DRUG PIPELINE

Partnerships

PARTNERSHIPS

Did you know that approximately 1 out of every 160 children (ages 5-17) in the U.S. has TS?

For more than 50 years, the Tourette Association of America (TAA) has provided support for people living with TS and other tic disorders.

At Emalex Biosciences, we are working diligently to help people with TS find relief from tics that not only often cause pain and injury but also social stigma and emotional distress.

We kick-off our series that explores the life and world of people living with TS starting with TAA President and CEO Amanda Talty.

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
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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
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