other_material
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.80
BioXcel Therapeutics receives USPTO allowance for key IGALMI patent expiring 2043
BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc.
- USPTO allowed U.S. Patent Application No. 18/600,419 for single-dose oromucosal dexmedetomidine up to 120 mcg.
- Claims cover acute agitation treatment in schizophrenia or bipolar disorder with QT prolongation <6 microseconds.
- Allowed claims mirror the recommended IGALMI dosing regime for that patient subpopulation.
- This will be the 14th Orange Book-listed patent for IGALMI, expiring January 12, 2043 subject to adjustment.
- CFO Richard Steinhart signed the 8-K filed July 15, 2025.
item 8.01