Alixorexton Granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by U.S. FDA for the Treatment of Narcolepsy Type 1
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 6, 2026– Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ha...
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Narcolepsy by the Numbers
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Narcolepsy affects 1 in every 2,000 Americans and 3 million people worldwide.
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It is estimated that up to 50% of patients with Narcolepsy may be undiagnosed.
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Typical onset of Narcolepsy is between the ages of 10 and 20 years old, but can occur in early childhood.
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On average, patients have 6 physician visits before receiving a Narcolepsy diagnosis.
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Harmony Biosciences Guides to Over $1 Billion in WAKIX® Revenue in 2026; Advancing Robust Late-Stage Pipeline With Potential for Long-term Value Creation
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: HRMY) today announced strong preliminary, unaudited net....
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WUN 2026 National Summit Schedule Released
The schedule for Wake Up Narcolepsy’s 2026 National Summit in Chicago, Illinois, has just been......
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Registration NOW OPEN – 2026 Wake Up Narcolepsy Family Weekend
Join Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN) at the Center for Courageous Kids (CCK) in Scottsville, Kentucky,......