Articles from Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Provides Business and Pipeline Updates at 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced multiple business updates and progress on the Company's CNS and rare disease drug candidates, which will be discussed today during a presentation by Catherine Owen Adams, Chief Executive Officer, at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, CA.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 14, 2025
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Submits Marketing Authorization Application to the European Medicines Agency for Trofinetide for the Treatment of Rett Syndrome
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that the company has submitted a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for trofinetide for the treatment of Rett syndrome in adults and pediatric patients two years of age and older. If granted marketing authorization, trofinetide will be the first and only approved therapy for Rett syndrome in the European Union (EU). Trofinetide is already approved in the United States and Canada for Rett syndrome in adults and pediatric patients two years of age and older.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 14, 2025
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that on December 4, 2024, the Compensation Committee of Acadia’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of non-qualified stock options to purchase 38,568 shares of common stock and 22,264 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to thirteen new employees under Acadia’s 2024 Inducement Plan. The Compensation Committee approved the awards as an inducement material to the new employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Announces Closing of Sale of Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher for $150 Million
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced the closing of the sale of its Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) for $150 million before fees and expenses. As described at the time the agreement to sell was announced on November 5, 2024, Acadia is required to pay Neuren Pharmaceuticals Limited one-third of the net proceeds, pursuant to a license agreement between the companies.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 11, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Appoints Thomas Garner Chief Commercial Officer
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that Thomas Andrew Garner has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer, effective today. Mr. Garner will spearhead Acadia's commercial strategy and operations, driving the Company's plans for sustained growth and expansion of its product portfolio and pipeline across U.S. and international markets. Mr. Garner will report to Catherine Owen Adams, Acadia’s CEO, and serve on the executive leadership team.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 9, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Announces Exclusive License Agreement with Saniona for SAN711
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced it has entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Saniona (OMX: SANION) for the development and commercialization of SAN711, a first-in-class, highly selective GABAA-α3 positive allosteric modulator. The first indication the Company plans to pursue is development of SAN711 for essential tremor, a neurological condition that includes shaking or trembling movements in one or more parts of the body. Acadia is planning to initiate a Phase 2 study of SAN711 in essential tremor in 2026.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 26, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals to Participate at Upcoming Investor Conferences
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it will participate at two upcoming investor conferences:
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 21, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that on November 8, 2024, the Compensation Committee of Acadia’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of non-qualified stock options to purchase 70,571 shares of common stock and 40,731 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to twenty-three new employees under Acadia’s 2024 Inducement Plan. The Compensation Committee approved the awards as an inducement material to the new employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 15, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Operating Overview
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 6, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Enters Into an Agreement to Sell its Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher for $150 Million
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to sell its Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) for $150 million upon the closing of the transaction.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 5, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals to Announce Third Quarter Financial Results on November 6, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it will report third quarter financial results on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, after the close of the U.S. financial markets. Acadia’s management team will also host a conference call and webcast on November 6, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial results and operations.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 17, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Announces Health Canada Approval of DAYBUE™ (trofinetide) for the Treatment of Rett Syndrome
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that Health Canada has granted marketing authorization of DAYBUE™ (trofinetide) for the treatment of Rett syndrome in adult and pediatric patients two years of age and older under the Priority Review process. The Notice of Compliance authorization of DAYBUE makes it the first and only drug approved in Canada for the treatment of Rett syndrome.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 16, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that on October 3, 2024, the Compensation Committee of Acadia’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of non-qualified stock options to purchase 111,631 shares of common stock and 30,484 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to thirteen new employees under Acadia’s 2024 Inducement Plan. The Compensation Committee approved the awards as an inducement material to the new employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 8, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that on September 23, 2024, the Board of Directors granted Catherine Owen Adams, Acadia’s new Chief Executive Officer, a one-time sign-on equity award of (i) 353,261 options to purchase shares of Acadia’s common stock with an exercise price of $16.29 per share, Acadia’s closing trading price on September 23, 2024, which vest 25% on the first anniversary of grant and in equal monthly installments over the three years thereafter, and (ii) 160,763 performance stock units that can be earned on achievement of relative total shareholder return metrics over a three-year performance period (which can be earned at 0-150% of 100% target), subject, in each case, to her continued service through the applicable vesting dates (collectively, the “Inducement Awards”). Acadia’s Board of Directors approved the Inducement Awards as an inducement material to Ms. Owen Adams’ employment under Acadia’s 2024 Inducement Plan in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Awards are subject to the terms and conditions of Acadia’s 2024 Inducement Plan and the terms and conditions of an applicable award agreement covering each grant.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 26, 2024
Catherine Owen Adams Succeeds Steve Davis as CEO of Acadia Pharmaceuticals
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that Catherine Owen Adams has succeeded Steve Davis as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and joined the Acadia Board of Directors.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 23, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals to Participate at Upcoming Investor Conferences
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it will participate at two upcoming investor conferences:
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 28, 2024
Ryan Reynolds Announces More to Parkinson’s® Campaign
Ryan Reynolds, a world-renowned actor/entrepreneur and Parkinson’s disease advocate, with Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced the launch of a multi-faceted disease education campaign, More to Parkinson’s®, to raise awareness among caregivers, patients and their care providers about a common, yet under-recognized aspect of Parkinson’s disease – Parkinson’s-related hallucinations and delusions.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 14, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the Canaccord Genuity 44th Annual Growth Conference
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it will participate in a fireside chat at the Canaccord Genuity 44th Annual Growth Conference on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 7, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Operating Overview
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 6, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals to Announce Second Quarter Financial Results on August 6, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it will report second quarter financial results on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, after the close of the U.S. financial markets. Acadia’s management team will also host a conference call and webcast on August 6, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial results and operations.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 24, 2024
Clinical Data from Open-Label Extension LILAC-1™ and LILAC-2™ Studies Evaluating Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of DAYBUE™ (trofinetide) in Patients with Rett Syndrome Published in Med
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that the journal Med published results from two open-label extension studies, LILAC-1™ and LILAC-2™, which showed that patients treated with DAYBUE™ who completed these studies experienced improvement in Rett symptoms as measured by the Rett Syndrome Behaviour Questionnaire (RSBQ). LILAC-1 was a 40-week, open-label extension study of the 12-week Phase 3 LAVENDER™ trial, evaluating the long-term safety and efficacy of DAYBUE in patients with Rett syndrome five to 21 years of age. LILAC-2 was a 32-month open-label extension study, evaluating the long-term safety and efficacy of DAYBUE in females aged five to 22 years who completed LILAC-1. The most common side effects reported in these studies were diarrhea and vomiting. Results from both studies also showed DAYBUE’s safety profile was consistent with results from the LAVENDER trial.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 18, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that on May 15, 2024, the Compensation Committee of Acadia’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of non-qualified stock options to purchase 57,252 shares of common stock and 33,675 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to twenty-two new employees under Acadia’s 2023 Inducement Plan. The Compensation Committee approved the awards as an inducement material to the new employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 17, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Announces Launch of Magnolia's Guide to Adventuring: A Groundbreaking Documentary Series Aiming to Raise Disease Awareness and Redefine Perceptions of Rett Syndrome
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced the launch of Magnolia’s Guide to Adventuring, a new, 10-part, documentary video series by award-winning TV producer, AJ Tesler, and his wife, Jenny Tesler, featuring their 13-year-old daughter, Magnolia, who lives with Rett syndrome. The series follows the Teslers as they are joined by other Rett families on adaptive adventures across the U.S., including downhill skiing, ice skating and horseback riding, to foster greater understanding and awareness of Rett syndrome while inspiring those impacted by this condition to be empowered by all the things they can do.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 15, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals to Participate at Upcoming Investor Conferences
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it will participate at three upcoming investor conferences:
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Operating Overview
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
Acadia Pharmaceuticals is Proud to Announce the Winners of the Inaugural Rett Sibling Scholarship
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it has awarded 10 academic scholarships to eligible recipients of the first Rett Sibling Scholarship. The Rett Sibling Scholarship program, sponsored by Acadia, was established in 2023 to recognize the siblings of individuals with Rett syndrome. This year’s recipients will each receive $5,000 to pursue their goals in higher education for the 2024-25 academic school year.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 29, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals to Announce First Quarter Financial Results on May 8, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it will report first quarter financial results on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, after the close of the U.S. financial markets. Acadia’s management team will also host a conference call and webcast on May 8, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial results and operations.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 24, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Announces Trofinetide New Drug Submission for Treatment of Rett Syndrome Has Been Accepted for Filing and Priority Review by Health Canada
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that Health Canada has accepted its New Drug Submission (NDS) for trofinetide for the treatment of Rett syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder. Health Canada has granted Priority Review for Acadia’s submission.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 22, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that on April 10, 2024, the Compensation Committee of Acadia’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of non-qualified stock options to purchase 21,659 shares of common stock and 12,739 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to six new employees under Acadia’s 2023 Inducement Plan. The Compensation Committee approved the awards as an inducement material to the new employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 19, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Presents New DAYBUE™ (trofinetide) Clinical Data at the 2024 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that two oral presentations featuring DAYBUE™ (trofinetide) findings in Rett syndrome will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 2024 annual meeting, being held this week in Denver, CO.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 17, 2024
Acadia Appoints Elizabeth H. Z. Thompson, Ph.D. as Executive Vice President, Head of Research and Development
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced the appointment of Dr. Elizabeth H. Z. Thompson as Executive Vice President, Head of Research and Development. Dr. Thompson will lead research and development at Acadia and serve as a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team, reporting to Steve Davis, Chief Executive Officer of Acadia.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the 23rd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it will participate in a fireside chat at the 23rd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 3:45 p.m. Eastern Time.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 1, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that on March 11, 2024, the Compensation Committee of Acadia’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of non-qualified stock options to purchase 8,904 shares of common stock and 5,461 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to three new employees under Acadia’s 2023 Inducement Plan. The Compensation Committee approved the awards as an inducement material to the new employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 15, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the UBS Virtual CNS Day
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it will participate in the UBS Virtual CNS Day on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 13, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Announces Top-Line Results from Phase 3 ADVANCE-2 Trial of Pimavanserin in Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced top-line results from the Phase 3 ADVANCE-2 trial evaluating pimavanserin for the treatment of negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Pimavanserin did not demonstrate a statistically significant improvement over placebo on the study’s primary endpoint, the change from baseline to week 26 on the Negative Symptom Assessment-16 (NSA-16) total score (-11.8 vs. -11.1; p=0.4825; effect size=0.07). The safety and tolerability profile of pimavanserin was consistent with previous clinical trials, showing a low rate of adverse events.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 11, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals to Participate in TD Cowen’s 44th Annual Health Care Conference on March 6, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it will participate in TD Cowen’s 44th Annual Health Care Conference on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 11:10 a.m. Eastern Time.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 29, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Operating Overview
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD), today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 27, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that on February 15, 2024, the Compensation Committee of Acadia’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of non-qualified stock options to purchase 111,823 shares of common stock and 34,087 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to seventeen new employees under Acadia’s 2023 Inducement Plan. The Compensation Committee approved the awards as an inducement material to the new employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 21, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results on February 27, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it will report fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, after the close of the U.S. financial markets. Acadia’s management team will also host a conference call and webcast on February 27, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial results and operations.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 13, 2024
Acadia Announces Additions to Executive Team
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced two new appointments to its executive team. Jennifer J. Rhodes is joining the company as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, and Kimberly J. Manhard as Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Planning and Execution, both effective immediately. Following a transition period, Austin D. Kim, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary will be leaving Acadia to pursue other opportunities.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 30, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that on January 9, 2024, the Compensation Committee of Acadia’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of non-qualified stock options to purchase 39,169 shares of common stock and 13,895 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to eleven new employees under Acadia’s 2023 Inducement Plan. The Compensation Committee approved the awards as an inducement material to the new employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 19, 2024
Acadia Announces the Passing of Former President Srdjan (Serge) Stankovic
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) is saddened to announce the passing of its former President, Srdjan (Serge) Stankovic M.D., M.S.P.H. Serge passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023, following a prolonged illness.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 18, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 9, 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it will present at the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time, followed by a question and answer session.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 21, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that on December 13, 2023, the Compensation Committee of Acadia’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of non-qualified stock options to purchase 33,647 shares of common stock and 20,146 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to eight new employees under Acadia’s 2023 Inducement Plan. The Compensation Committee approved the awards as an inducement material to the new employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 18, 2023
Delaware District Court Rules in Favor of Acadia on Formulation Patent Construction (Markman) Claims Regarding NUPLAZID® (pimavanserin)
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware has issued a Claim Construction Order in favor of Acadia regarding its ‘721 formulation patent for NUPLAZID® (pimavanserin), Acadia’s drug for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis. In today’s Order, the Court ruled in favor of Acadia on all of the disputed claim construction points.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 13, 2023
Delaware Federal District Court Rules in Favor of Acadia Pharmaceuticals in NUPLAZID® (pimavanserin) Patent Litigation
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware has granted summary judgment to Acadia, confirming validity of the NUPLAZID® (pimavanserin) '740 composition of matter patent. The court ruled in favor of Acadia on all grounds. The ruling came in Acadia’s litigation against MSN Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., MSN Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and other ANDA (Abbreviated New Drug Application) filers and concludes this litigation in the District Court.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 13, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Initiates Pivotal Phase 3 Study of Carbetocin (ACP-101) for the Treatment of Hyperphagia in Prader-Willi Syndrome
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced the initiation of the Phase 3 COMPASS PWS study evaluating the efficacy and safety of carbetocin nasal spray (ACP-101) for the treatment of hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). PWS is a rare, neurobehavioral genetic disorder that is estimated to affect 8,000 to 10,000 patients in the United States.1-4 The most common symptom is hyperphagia, which is an unrelenting lack of satiety. Other defining features of PWS may include altered metabolism, developmental delays, behavioral challenges and moderate cognitive deficits.5
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 30, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase 2 Clinical Trial of ACP-204 for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease Psychosis
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced the initiation of a Phase 2 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of ACP-204 for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Alzheimer's disease psychosis (ADP). Of the more than 6.5 million people in the United States living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), approximately 30% will experience psychosis, commonly consisting of hallucinations and delusions.1-3
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 27, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Announces Change in Research and Development Leadership
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that Doug Williamson, M.D., Executive Vice President, Head of Research and Development, will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Dr. Williamson joined Acadia in January 2023 and will continue in his role during a transitional period. The company has initiated a search for his replacement.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 21, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that on November 3, 2023, the Compensation Committee of Acadia’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of non-qualified stock options to purchase 10,481 shares of common stock and 6,275 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to nine new employees under Acadia’s 2023 Inducement Plan. The Compensation Committee approved the awards as an inducement material to the new employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 14, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Operating Overview
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 2, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the Guggenheim Securities 5th Annual Inflammation & Immunology Conference
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it will participate in the Guggenheim Securities 5th Annual Inflammation & Immunology (I&I) Conference on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 31, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Announces the Rett Sibling Scholarship Program
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced the establishment of the Rett Sibling Scholarship, sponsored by Acadia to shine a light on the impact of Rett syndrome on the entire family, including siblings. The program will award 10 scholarships of $5,000 to eligible siblings of individuals living with Rett syndrome for the 2024-2025 academic year.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 23, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals to Announce Third Quarter Financial Results on November 2, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it will report third quarter financial results on Thursday, November 2, 2023, after the close of the U.S. financial markets. Acadia’s management team will also host a conference call and webcast on November 2, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial results and operations.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 19, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that on October 4, 2023, the Compensation Committee of Acadia’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of non-qualified stock options to purchase 145,119 shares of common stock and 38,559 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to 19 new employees under Acadia’s 2023 Inducement Plan. The Compensation Committee approved the awards as an inducement material to the new employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 18, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that on September 8, 2023, the Compensation Committee of Acadia’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of non-qualified stock options to purchase 23,749 shares of common stock and 14,306 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to 14 new employees under Acadia’s 2023 Inducement Plan. The Compensation Committee approved the awards as an inducement material to the new employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 22, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Appoints Albert Kildani as Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced the appointment of Albert Kildani as Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications. Mr. Kildani will be responsible for leading investor relations and corporate communications and serve as a member of the company’s Executive Management Committee. He will report to Mark Schneyer, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Acadia.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 19, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals to Participate at Upcoming Investor Conferences
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it will participate at the following upcoming investor conferences:
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 30, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that on August 1, 2023, the Compensation Committee of Acadia’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of non-qualified stock options to purchase 40,612 shares of common stock and 14,990 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to 16 new employees under Acadia’s 2023 Inducement Plan. The Compensation Committee approved the awards as an inducement material to the new employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 14, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Operating Overview
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 2, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that on July 18, 2023, the Compensation Committee of Acadia’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of non-qualified stock options to purchase 19,903 shares of common stock and 11,988 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to 16 new employees under Acadia’s 2023 Inducement Plan. The Compensation Committee approved the awards as an inducement material to the new employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 1, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Appoints Kevin R. Oliver, Ph.D., as Senior Vice President, Chief Business Officer
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) announced today the appointment of Dr. Kevin R. Oliver as Senior Vice President, Chief Business Officer, effective July 10, 2023. Dr. Oliver will oversee all business development functions and will serve as a member of the company’s Executive Management Committee, reporting to Steve Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Acadia.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 24, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals to Announce Second Quarter Financial Results on August 2, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it will report second quarter financial results on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, after the close of the U.S. financial markets. Acadia’s management team will also host a conference call and webcast on August 2, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial results and operations.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 19, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Acquires Ex-North American Rights to Trofinetide and Global Rights to Neuren’s NNZ-2591 in Rett Syndrome and Fragile X Syndrome
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQACAD) today announced that it has expanded its current licensing agreement for trofinetide with Neuren Pharmaceuticals to acquire ex-North American rights to the drug as well as global rights in Rett syndrome and Fragile X syndrome to Neuren’s development candidate NNZ-2591. In April of this year, Acadia launched trofinetide in the United States under the brand name DAYBUE as the first and only drug approved for the treatment of Rett syndrome.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 13, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that on June 13, 2023, the Compensation Committee of Acadia’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of non-qualified stock options to purchase 153,615 shares of common stock and 56,399 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to 28 new employees under Acadia’s 2023 Inducement Plan. The Compensation Committee approved the awards as an inducement material to the new employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 26, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Announces Phase 3 Development Candidate ACP-101 (intranasal carbetocin) for Prader-Willi Syndrome
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced the addition of a new Phase 3 development candidate to its rare disease portfolio, ACP-101 (intranasal carbetocin), for the treatment of hyperphagia (a false and unrelenting state of starvation) in Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). Acadia acquired worldwide rights to develop and commercialize ACP-101 with the acquisition of Levo Therapeutics in June 2022.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 13, 2023
Nature Medicine Publishes Results from Pivotal Phase 3 LAVENDER™ Study Evaluating DAYBUE™ (trofinetide) Efficacy and Safety in Patients with Rett Syndrome
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that Nature Medicine published results from the pivotal Phase 3 LAVENDER™ trial, a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating the efficacy and safety of DAYBUE™ in patients with Rett syndrome five to 20 years of age.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 8, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it will present at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time in New York, NY.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 1, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Operating Overview
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that on April 24, 2023, the Compensation Committee of Acadia’s Board of Directors granted inducement awards consisting of non-qualified stock options to purchase 98,850 shares of common stock and 59,934 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to 44 new employees under Acadia’s 2023 Inducement Plan. The Compensation Committee of Acadia’s Board of Directors approved the awards as an inducement material to the new employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
Acadia Pharmaceuticals to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it will participate at the following upcoming investor conferences:
Acadia Pharmaceuticals to Announce First Quarter Financial Results on May 8, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it will report first quarter financial results on Monday, May 8, 2023, after the close of the U.S. financial markets. Acadia’s management team will also host a conference call and webcast on May 8, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial results and operations.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 25, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals to Present DAYBUE™ (trofinetide) Clinical Data and Rett Syndrome Real World Evidence at the 2023 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that four posters in Rett syndrome will be presented at the upcoming American Academy of Neurology (AAN) annual meeting, being held April 22 – 27, 2023 in Boston, Mass.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 20, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Announces DAYBUE™ (trofinetide) is Now Available for the Treatment of Rett Syndrome
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that DAYBUE™ (trofinetide) is now available for the treatment of Rett syndrome in adult and pediatric patients two years of age and older in the United States. DAYBUE has demonstrated the potential to improve the signs and symptoms of Rett syndrome. DAYBUE was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on March 10, 2023, and is the first and only drug approved by the FDA for the treatment of Rett syndrome.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 17, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 22nd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it will present at the 22nd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare conference on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
By Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 11, 2023