By Chris Wack
Soleno Therapeutics were trading near a three-year high after the Food and Drug Administration granted breakthrough therapy designation for diazoxide choline extended-release tablets to treat people 4 years and older with genetically confirmed Prader-Willi syndrome who have hyperphagia.
Shares were 37% higher at $52 a share in midmorning trading. It hit an intra-day high of $53.82 on Feb. 28.
The biopharmaceutical company said the designation shows that diazoxide choline may demonstrate substantial improvement on clinically significant endpoints over available therapies.
Soleno expects to submit a New Drug Application for diazoxide choline in mid-2024.
The FDA's breakthrough therapy designation aims to expedite the development and review of drugs intended to treat a serious condition.
Diazoxide choline has an orphan drug designation for Prader-Willi syndrome in the U.S. and E.U., as well as a fast track designation in the U.S.
Write to Chris Wack at chris.wack@wsj.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
April 29, 2024 10:45 ET (14:45 GMT)
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