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BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. (BTAI) Investor Alert: Robbins LLP Reminds Investors of Class Action Against BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc.

Key Takeaway: BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. (BTAI) is facing a class action lawsuit filed by shareholders who purchased its securities between December 15, 2021, and June 28, 2023. The lawsuit alleges that the company failed to disclose serious lapses in data integrity and protocol adherence during its clinical trials, which could hinder the approval of its leading product, BXCL501. Following the revelation of these issues, BioXcel's stock price dropped dramatically by over 63%. Shareholders have until September 5, 2023, to file a motion to act as lead plaintiffs in the case.

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CONCERNS & RISKS

  • The class action highlights significant internal control failures at BioXcel.
  • The company's stock plummeted over 63% following the disclosure of issues.
  • Regulatory approval for BXCL501 is now in jeopardy due to the mentioned infractions.
  • Investors may face substantial financial losses as a result of the class action.

Full Press Release Details

SAN DIEGO, July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: BTAI) securities between December 15, 2021 and June 28, 2023. BioXcel is a biopharmaceutical company that claims it uses artificial intelligence approaches to develop medicines in neuroscience and immuno-oncology. BioXcel claims that its most advanced clinical development program is BXCL501, which is purportedly a proprietary, orally dissolving, film formulation of dexmedetomidine for the treatment of agitation associated with psychiatric and neurological disorders.
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What is this Case About: BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. (BTAI) Clinical Trial Failed to Adhere to Data Integrity Controls
According to the complaint, during the class period, defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the Company lacked adequate internal controls over protocol adherence and data integrity; (2) that, as a result, the Company’s principal investigator failed to adhere to the informed consent form approved by the Institutional Review Board; (3) that the Company’s principal investigator failed to maintain adequate case histories for certain patients whose records were reviewed by the FDA; (4) that the Company’s principal investigator fabricated email correspondence with a pharmacovigilance safety vendor that was then provided to the FDA; and (5) that the foregoing would negatively impact the Company’s ability to obtain regulatory approval of BXCL501 for the treatment of agitation associated with dementia in patients with probable Alzheimer’s disease.
When the truth was revealed, the Company's stock price fell $11.28 per share, or over 63%, to close at $6.39 per share on June 29, 2023.
What Now: Similarly situated shareholders may be eligible to participate in the class action against BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. Shareholders who want to act as lead plaintiff for the class must file their motion with the court by September 5, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. You do not have to participate in the case to be eligible for a recovery. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member. For more information, click here.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses.
About Robbins LLP: Some law firms issuing releases about this matter do not actually litigate securities class actions; Robbins LLP does. A recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, the attorneys and staff of Robbins LLP have been dedicated to helping shareholders recover losses, improve corporate governance structures, and hold company executives accountable for their wrongdoing since 2002. Since our inception, we have obtained over $1 billion for shareholders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the class action against BioXcel Therapeutics about?

The lawsuit claims BioXcel failed to maintain data integrity in its clinical trials.

What was the impact of the lawsuit on BioXcel's stock price?

After the lawsuit news, BioXcel's stock dropped over 63%, closing at $6.39.

Who can participate in the BioXcel class action lawsuit?

Shareholders who purchased BioXcel securities between December 15, 2021, and June 28, 2023, can participate.

When is the deadline to file as lead plaintiff?

The deadline to file a motion as lead plaintiff is September 5, 2023.

Does participation in the lawsuit incur fees?

No, shareholders incur no fees or expenses as representation is on a contingency basis.

Last updated: Jul 13, 2023