Sage Therapeutics’ Zulresso (brexanolone) Receives FDA’s Approval for Postpartum Depression (PPD)

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• The approval is based on three clinical studies assessing Zulresso (brexanolone) vs PBO in women with moderate to severe PPD + ≤6 mos. postpartum at screening aged 18 to 45yrs.
• The three clinical study results: met 1EPs; reduction in Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D) score; reduction in depressive symptoms within a day; maintained effect through the 30-day follow-up
• Zulresso (brexanolone, IV) is an allosteric modulator of GABA_A receptor and has received FDA’s PR, BT designation & EMA’s PRIME designation for PPD

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