BioXcel Therapeutics(US:BTAI) Globenewswireยท2025-03-27 11:00Core Insights - BioXcel Therapeutics is advancing its SERENITY At-Home pivotal Phase 3 trial, with patient enrollment exceeding 60% of the required 200 patients for evaluating BXCL501 in treating agitation associated with bipolar disorders or schizophrenia [1][2][8] - The company has strengthened its cash position to approximately $35 million following a $14 million equity financing, which will support the SERENITY program [6][15] - Topline data from the SERENITY trial is expected in the second half of 2025, which may support a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for label expansion of IGALMI in the at-home setting [1][2][8] Financial Performance - Net revenue from IGALMI for Q4 2024 was $366,000, a slight decrease from $376,000 in Q4 2023, while full-year revenue increased to $2.3 million from $1.4 million in 2023 [7][9] - Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for Q4 2024 was $832,000, up from $714,000 in Q4 2023, primarily due to higher reserves for excess or obsolete inventory [10] - Research and Development (R&D) expenses decreased to $5.9 million in Q4 2024 from $9.9 million in Q4 2023, and full-year R&D expenses were $30.4 million, down from $84.3 million in 2023 [12] - Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses for Q4 2024 were $4.1 million, compared to $9.6 million in Q4 2023, with full-year SG&A expenses at $34.5 million, down from $83.4 million in 2023 [13][14] - The company reported a net loss of $10.9 million for Q4 2024, an improvement from a net loss of $22.3 million in Q4 2023, and a full-year net loss of $59.6 million compared to $179.1 million in 2023 [15] Clinical Programs - The SERENITY At-Home Phase 3 trial is designed as a double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety of a 120 mcg dose of BXCL501 for acute treatment of agitation in patients with bipolar disorders or schizophrenia [8][18] - The TRANQUILITY In-Care Phase 3 trial is also underway, focusing on the efficacy and safety of a 60 mcg dose of BXCL501 for agitation associated with Alzheimer's dementia [19] - A Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) is planned to assess safety during the SERENITY trial [8] Market Potential - The SERENITY program aims to address a significant unmet medical need, with an estimated 23 million episodes of agitation related to bipolar and schizophrenia occurring annually in the U.S. [2] - The company continues to supply IGALMI through existing distribution channels with minimal commercial support, indicating a focus on expanding market presence [5]