Aytu BioPharma Inc. has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted a five-year extension for the method of use patent (U.S. Patent No. 7,538,116) covering EXXUA (gepirone) extended-release tablets. This extension secures exclusivity for EXXUA through September 2, 2030, expanding on the new chemical entity (NCE) exclusivity previously provided by the FDA. EXXUA, the first-in-class selective serotonin 5HT1a receptor agonist for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults, is expected to launch commercially in 2025. The company is also exploring additional intellectual property strategies that may further extend exclusivity beyond 2030. No other organizations are named as recipients of this grant or regulatory approval.
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