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ApprovalMar 10, 20231327 days ago

FDA approval of Daybue: first Rett syndrome drug

The FDA approved ACADIA’s Daybue (trofinetide) for Rett syndrome on Mar 10, 2023. The company can now sell it in that market.

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DetailsRegulatory approval
Company
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. ACAD
Drug
Daybue (trofinetide)
For
Rett syndrome
When
Mar 10, 2023
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ApprovalACADACADIAH2 2026

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European Commission decision on trofinetide (DAYBUE) in Rett syndrome · Regulatory approval
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For
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Stage
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When
H2 2026 · the company gave a window, not a day
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Trofinetide Japan Ph3 Rett syndrome topline (Oct 2026–Mar 2027 window) · Clinical trial results (readout / topline data)
Drug
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For
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Stage
Phase 3 · the last stage before a drug can be approved
When
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