NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: NRXP), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has achieved a significant milestone with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granting Fast Track designation to NRX-100 for the treatment of suicidal ideation in patients with depression, including bipolar depression. This designation represents a tenfold expansion from its previous 2017 designation for use with NRX-101 in suicidal bipolar depression, underscoring the potential of NRX-100 to address a critical need in mental health care.
The FDA's decision is based on preliminary data that also supports NRX-100's potential eligibility for the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher Program and the Accelerated Approval Program. Clinical trials licensed by NRx have demonstrated NRX-100's efficacy, with a Columbia University study reporting a 55% response rate in reducing suicidal ideation compared to a 30% rate for an active comparator. Additionally, a French government-sponsored trial showed a 63% remission rate within three days versus 31% with placebo.
NRx Pharmaceuticals plans to post an expanded access policy within two weeks and will meet with FDA leadership to finalize data for submission under the Accelerated Approval/CNPV pathway. This development is a beacon of hope for individuals suffering from depression and suicidal ideation, offering a potential new treatment option that could significantly impact the mental health landscape.
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