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KP1077 is KemPharm’s lead clinical candidate being developed as a treatment for idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) and narcolepsy. KP1077 is comprised solely of serdexmethylphenidate (SDX), KemPharm’s proprietary prodrug of d-methylphenidate.
Serdexmethylphenidate (SDX) is KemPharm’s proprietary prodrug of d-methylphenidate (d-MPH) and the sole active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in KP1077, KemPharm’s lead clinical candidate being developed as a treatment for idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) and narcolepsy.
SDX is the sole active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in KP1077, KemPharm’s lead clinical candidate being developed as a treatment for IH and narcolepsy.
The acquisition of arimoclomol aligns perfectly with the strategy to build KemPharm’s value via the advancement and commercialization of novel treatments that address rare CNS conditions, including the lead clinical candidate, KP1077 in idiopathic hypersomnia.
The data suggest that KP1077 (serdexmethylphenidate) produces a smoother, more gradual release of d-MPH that may avoid the adverse events associated with large and rapid exposure fluctuations that may be experienced with other stimulant-based therapies.
Prodrug of d-methylphenidate, is sole API in KP1077, a potential first-ever therapeutic treatment for Idiopathic Hypersomnia, a neurological disorder marked by significant, detrimental effects on nighttime sleep as well as daytime sleepiness/wakefulness.
Data demonstrate higher doses of KP1077 (serdexmethylphenidate) prodrug of d-methylphenidate, were generally well-tolerated and produced targeted pharmacodynamic effects that may be beneficial for the treatment of idiopathic hypersomnia and other sleep disorders.
KemPharm is due to receive the fee, within 30 days following FDA approval of ADLARITY, pursuant to a master development services agreement entered into with Corium in July 2020, under which KemPharm provided development related to Corium’s resubmission of its NDA for ADLARITY.
The successful completion of the pre-IND meeting process with the FDA for KP1077 affirms company's plan to submit the IND application by mid-year 2022 and to initiate a Phase 2 trial of KP1077 for Idiopathic Hypersomnia.
AZSTARYS is a once-daily product for the treatment of ADHD in patients aged six years and older consisting of serdexmethylphenidate (SDX), KemPharm’s prodrug of d-methylphenidate (d-MPH), co-formulated with immediate-release d-MPH.