Alkermes' Narcolepsy Drug Shows Promise in Phase II Trial, Outperforming Takeda's Competitor
Alkermes, the Dublin-based pharmaceutical company, has made significant strides in the treatment of narcolepsy type 1 with its drug alixorexton, presenting promising results from its Phase II Vibrance-1 trial at the World Sleep Congress 2025. The study demonstrated improvements in wakefulness, cognition, and fatigue over a six-week period, potentially positioning alixorexton as a strong competitor to Takeda's TAK-861 in the sleep disturbance space.