Core Insights - Anavex Life Sciences Corp. presented advancements in Alzheimer's disease care through its oral drug candidate, blarcamesine, at the 35th Alzheimer Europe Conference [1] Company Overview - Anavex Life Sciences Corp. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative treatments for neurodegenerative, neurodevelopmental, and neuropsychiatric disorders, including Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease [3] - The lead drug candidate, ANAVEX2-73 (blarcamesine), has completed Phase 2a and Phase 2b/3 clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease and has shown potential in treating other CNS disorders [3] - The drug is designed to restore cellular homeostasis by targeting SIGMAR1 and muscarinic receptors, with preclinical studies indicating its ability to halt or reverse Alzheimer's disease progression [3] Clinical Development - ANAVEX2-73 has demonstrated various properties such as anticonvulsant, anti-amnesic, neuroprotective, and anti-depressant effects in animal models, suggesting its potential for broader CNS applications [3] - The company has received funding from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for research on ANAVEX2-73 in Parkinson's disease [3] - Another candidate, ANAVEX3-71, is in clinical stages and shows promise in addressing major Alzheimer's disease hallmarks, including cognitive deficits and amyloid and tau pathologies [3]

Core Insights - Bristol Myers (BMY) is focusing on expanding its pipeline due to the negative impact of generics on its legacy portfolio, particularly Revlimid, Pomalyst, Sprycel, and Abraxane [1] - The FDA has granted Fast Track Designation to BMS-986446, an anti-MTBR-tau antibody in phase II development for early Alzheimer's disease [1][10] - BMY's neuroscience portfolio has been enhanced by the FDA approval of xanomeline and trospium chloride (Cobenfy) for schizophrenia, with initial sales of $62 million in the first half of 2025 [2][3] Neuroscience Pipeline - Cobenfy is undergoing registrational trials for Alzheimer's disease, including studies on psychosis, agitation, and cognitive impairment, and is also in a phase III study for bipolar 1 disorder [4] - The drug is expected to be a significant growth driver for BMY as it seeks label expansions into new indications [4] - BMY's neuroscience pipeline includes candidates for neurodegenerative diseases (BMS-986495) and treatments for multiple sclerosis, mood, and anxiety disorders [5] Competitive Landscape - BMY's Alzheimer's candidates will face competition from existing products like Eli Lilly's Kisunla and Biogen and Eisai's Leqembi upon potential approval [6] - Eli Lilly's Kisunla was approved for early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease, and ongoing trials are evaluating its efficacy in preclinical stages [7][8] Financial Performance - BMY's shares have declined by 17.1% year-to-date, contrasting with the industry's growth of 10.4% [9] - The company is trading at a price/earnings ratio of 7.24X forward earnings, below its historical mean of 8.45X and the large-cap pharma industry's average of 15.87X [11] - The bottom-line estimate for 2025 has increased to $6.51 from $6.46, while the estimate for 2026 has decreased to $6.06 from $6.07 [13]

Leqembi is the result of a long-standing collaboration between BioArctic and Eisai, and the antibody was originally developed by BioArctic based on the work of Professor Lars Lannfelt and his discovery of the Arctic mutation in Alzheimer's disease. Eisai is responsible for the clinical development, applications for market approval and commercialization of Leqembi for Alzheimer's disease. BioArctic has the right to commercialize Leqembi in the Nordic region together with Eisai and the two companies are prepa ...

New LEQEMBI Companion™ program launched to expand helpful resources for patients throughout the treatment journey, including Nurse Educators who can provide patients with injection training, and an injection tracking tool and more LEQEMBI IQLIK, approved by the U.S. FDA in August 2025, is the first and only anti-amyloid treatment to offer an at-home injection after initial treatment of 18 months TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo N ...

New LEQEMBI Companion™ program launched to expand helpful resources for patients throughout the treatment journey, including Nurse Educators who can provide patients with injection training, and an injection tracking tool and more LEQEMBI IQLIK, approved by the U.S. FDA in August 2025, is the first and only anti-amyloid treatment to offer an at-home injection after initial treatment of 18 months TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo N ...

Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley analysts have downgraded Novo Nordisk's stock due to concerns about declining demand for its weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, as well as doubts regarding the effectiveness of its Alzheimer's treatment [1][2][3]. Group 1: Stock Downgrade and Price Target - Morgan Stanley downgraded Novo Nordisk's rating from "equal weight" to "underweight" and reduced the price target from $59 to $47 [2][7]. - U.S.-listed shares of Novo Nordisk have decreased by a third this year, with recent trading showing a decline of less than 1% to below $55 [2][5]. Group 2: Demand and Market Concerns - Analysts noted that prescriptions for Ozempic and Wegovy have stagnated in the U.S., forecasting a decline in the U.S. GLP-1 diabetes franchise in 2026 due to market share and price pressures [4]. - The first generic competition for Ozempic outside the U.S. is expected to impact growth, particularly in Canada and emerging markets [4]. Group 3: Alzheimer's Treatment and Competitive Landscape - There are concerns that upcoming trial results for Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 treatments for Alzheimer's disease may not show statistically significant outcomes [4][5]. - Potential price cuts for Ozempic and Wegovy in Medicare Part D plans pose additional downside risks, along with doubts about the performance of Novo Nordisk's experimental obesity/diabetes combination drug CagriSemi compared to Eli Lilly's Zepbound [5].

POTOMAC, MD / ACCESS Newswire / September 29, 2025 / IGC Pharma, Inc. (NYSE American:IGC) today announced the addition of a new clinical trial site to its ongoing Phase 2 study evaluating IGC-AD1, an investigational drug candidate for treating agitation in Alzheimer's disease. The new site, Ichor Research, located in Syracuse, New York, is led by Principal Investigator Dr. Karl F. ...

Since July 2020 the Phase 3 clinical study (AHEAD 3-45) for individuals with preclinical AD, meaning they are clinically normal and have intermediate or elevated levels of amyloid in their brains, is ongoing. AHEAD 3-45 is conducted as a public-private partnership between the Alzheimer’s Clinical Trial Consortium that provides the infrastructure for academic clinical trials in AD and related dementias in the U.S, funded by the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, Eisai and ...

Core Insights - Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) received marketing authorization from the European Commission for Kisunla (donanemab) to treat early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease (AD) [1][7] - Kisunla is approved for adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild dementia stage of AD with confirmed amyloid pathology [1][9] - The approval is supported by data from two late-stage studies, TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 and TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 6, demonstrating significant slowing of cognitive and functional decline [2][9] Company Performance - Year to date, Eli Lilly's shares have declined by 7.4%, while the industry has seen a decrease of only 0.5% [4] Market Context - Kisunla is part of a competitive landscape in the AD treatment space, alongside Biogen/Eisai's Leqembi, which also targets early symptomatic AD [8][9] - Both drugs aim to reduce amyloid beta (Aβ) plaque accumulation, a key factor in cognitive decline associated with AD [9][10] - Kisunla has shown rapid uptake, recording sales of $70.1 million in the first half of 2025 [10]

Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation Approved for earliest symptomatic stages of disease, demonstrating significant slowing of cognitive and functional decline Only therapy with evidence to support completing course of treatment once amyloid plaques are reduced to minimal levels INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today that the European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorization for Kisunla (donanemab) for the treatment of early symptomatic Al ...