Knight Therapeutics Announces Regulatory Submission of CREXONT® (Carbidopa and Levodopa) Extended-Release Capsules in Mexico

Core Viewpoint - Knight Therapeutics Inc. is advancing its neurology portfolio by submitting a marketing authorization application for CREXONT in Mexico, addressing the high unmet medical need in Parkinson's disease treatment [1][3]. Company Overview - Knight Therapeutics Inc. is a pan-American specialty pharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, in-licensing, and commercializing pharmaceutical products for Canada and Latin America [9]. - The company operates through its Latin American subsidiaries, including United Medical, Biotoscana Farma, and Laboratorio LKM [9]. Product Information - CREXONT is a novel oral formulation of carbidopa/levodopa (CD/LD) designed for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, featuring both immediate-release granules and extended-release beads [2][4]. - The product was developed in collaboration with Amneal Pharmaceuticals, which holds exclusive rights for regulatory approval and commercialization in Canada and Latin America [2]. Clinical Study - CREXONT was evaluated in the RISE-PD clinical study, a 20-week phase 3 trial involving 630 patients, which successfully met its primary and secondary endpoints [5][6]. - The study demonstrated that CREXONT significantly improved daily "Good On" time by 0.53 hours with fewer doses compared to immediate-release CD/LD, with an average dosing frequency of three times per day versus five times per day for IR CD/LD [6]. Market Context - Parkinson's disease is the fastest-growing neurological disorder globally, with approximately 1 million diagnosed patients in the U.S. and an estimated 500,000 affected individuals in Mexico aged 45 to 60 [7][8]. - The average age of diagnosis for Parkinson's disease is 60, and the number of patients is expected to grow significantly as life expectancy increases [8].