Neos Therapeutics Licenses Pipeline Candidate for Treatment of Sialorrhea

Neos Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NEOS), a fully-integrated pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing, and commercializing innovative modified-release products using its proprietary microparticle, drug delivery technology, today announced that it has licensed NRX 101, a candidate for the treatment of sialorrhea (excessive salivation or drooling) from NeuRx Pharmaceuticals LLC.

As quoted in the press release:

This candidate will now be known as NT0501 and is a new chemical entity and a selective muscarinic receptor antagonist that will utilize Neos’ microparticle technology, which is used in the Company’s four on-market products. NT0501 will be developed to address the significant unmet medical needs for the treatment of chronic sialorrhea in adult and pediatric patients with neurological conditions including cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease, mental retardation, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

“We believe this product candidate could address the significant unmet clinical needs of patients with sialorrhea by offering a treatment that may provide an improved tolerability profile and more acceptable dosing regimen,” said Jerry McLaughlin, Chief Executive Officer of Neos. “NT0501 is well suited for our modified-release microparticle, drug delivery technology and it is a strategic addition to our pipeline as we begin to explore opportunities beyond our current core focus in ADHD. This addition to our portfolio is an initial step in building a broader central nervous system-focused pipeline, including the opportunity to address symptoms associated with neurological disorders that exacerbate overall disease burden. This licensing agreement also highlights the role Neos can play as the partner of choice for companies seeking formulation, clinical development, and commercial partnerships.”

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