Avadel Pharmaceuticals Announces Unanimous Appeals Court Decision Upholding FDA Approval of LUMRYZ in Narcolepsy in Administrative Procedure Act Litigation

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed the FDA's approval of LUMRYZ, validating its innovative formulation and clinical superiority for treating narcolepsy [1][2][3] Company Overview - Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc is focused on transforming medicines to improve patient lives, with LUMRYZ being its commercial product approved for narcolepsy treatment [20] - The company aims to expand the patient base for LUMRYZ beyond the current thousands treated [2] Product Details - LUMRYZ is the first and only once-at-bedtime oxybate treatment for cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness in patients aged 7 and older with narcolepsy, approved by the FDA on May 1, 2023 [4][20] - The FDA granted LUMRYZ 7 years of Orphan Drug Exclusivity due to its clinical superiority over existing treatments [6] Clinical Evidence - The approval of LUMRYZ was supported by the REST-ON™ Phase 3 trial, which showed significant improvements in excessive daytime sleepiness, overall patient functioning, and cataplexy attacks compared to placebo [5] - The once-at-bedtime dosing regimen of LUMRYZ is clinically superior to first-generation immediate-release oxybates, providing a major contribution to patient care [2][6]