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Vanda Pharmaceuticals Announces the Submission of an NDA to the FDA for Bysanti™ for the Treatments of Acute Bipolar I Disorder and Schizophrenia

Key Takeaway: Vanda Pharmaceuticals announced the submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) for its drug Bysanti20 to the FDA for the treatment of acute bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia. This submission is backed by multiple clinical studies demonstrating the drug's safety and efficacy. If approved, Bysanti20 could potentially hit the US market in 2026, with possibilities of patent exclusivity extending into the 2040s. The company also initiated a Phase III study of Bysanti20 for major depressive disorder, with results expected in 2026.

Market Sentiment Analysis

POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Vanda Pharmaceuticals submitted a New Drug Application for Bysanti20, indicating progress towards market approval.
  • Bysanti20 has shown efficacy and safety in several clinical studies.
  • Potential patent exclusivity could extend into the 2040s, suggesting long-term commercial viability.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • The FDA approval is not guaranteed and is dependent on the outcome of clinical studies.
  • There are inherent uncertainties in the forward-looking statements made by Vanda Pharmaceuticals.

Full Press Release Details

WASHINGTON, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (NASDAQ: VNDA) today announced that a New Drug Application (NDA) was submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting marketing approval of Bysanti™ (milsaperidone) for the treatments of acute bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia. The NDA is supported by several clinical studies assessing the efficacy and safety of Bysanti™.
Bysanti™ is a new chemical entity that belongs in the class of atypical antipsychotic drugs. Bysanti™ is believed to achieve its therapeutic effect by interacting with a host of neurotransmitter receptors in the brain, including the alpha-adrenergic receptor, serotonin receptors and dopamine receptors.
If approved, Bysanti™ could be available for sale in the US in 2026. Exclusivity, including pending patent applications, could extend into the 2040s. Additionally, Vanda initiated a Phase III clinical study for Bysanti™ as a once-daily adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) in the fourth quarter of 2024. Results are expected in 2026.
About Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Various statements in this press release, including, but not limited to, statements regarding Bysanti™'s mechanism of action, the potential commercial availability of Bysanti™, the potential to extend patent exclusivity for Bysanti™ into the 2040s, and the anticipated timing of the availability of results from the Phase III clinical study of Bysanti™ for the treatment of MDD are "forward-looking statements" under the securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and assumptions that involve risks, changes in circumstances and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in Vanda's forward-looking statements include, among others, Vanda's assumptions regarding how Bysanti™ achieves its therapeutic effect, Vanda's ability to complete the clinical development of and obtain regulatory approval for Bysanti™ for the treatments of acute bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia by 2026, Vanda's ability to satisfy the conditions necessary to extend Bysanti™'s patent exclusivity into the 2040s and Vanda's ability to complete the Phase III clinical study of Bysanti™ for the treatment of MDD and receive results in 2026. Therefore, no assurance can be given that the results or developments anticipated by Vanda will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, Vanda. Forward-looking statements in this press release should be evaluated together with the various risks and uncertainties that affect Vanda's business and market, particularly those identified in the "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements", "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Vanda's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated by Vanda's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at www.sec.gov.
All written and verbal forward-looking statements attributable to Vanda or any person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein. Vanda cautions investors not to rely too heavily on the forward-looking statements Vanda makes or that are made on its behalf. The information in this press release is provided only as of the date of this press release, and Vanda undertakes no obligation, and specifically declines any obligation, to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Jim Golden / Jack Kelleher / Dan Moore
Collected Strategies
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bysanti™ used to treat?

Bysanti™ is intended for the treatment of acute bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia.

When could Bysanti™ be available in the US?

If approved, Bysanti™ may be available for sale in the US by 2026.

What class of drug is Bysanti™?

Bysanti™ is classified as an atypical antipsychotic drug.

What potential new use is being studied for Bysanti™?

Bysanti™ is also being studied as a treatment for major depressive disorder.

What drives Bysanti™'s therapeutic effect?

Bysanti™ is believed to interact with neurotransmitter receptors in the brain.

Last updated: Mar 31, 2025