On Track To Approval, Alkermes Hopes ALKS-5461 Can Change Future Of Depression Therapy
Executive Summary
The novel opioid-system antidepressant is being positioned for adjunctive therapy on top of SSRIs, but Alkermes is eyeing other indications, and better ways to stratify and treat depressed patients.
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