Zaleplon controlled release - SkyePharma/Somnus
Alternative Names: SKP-1041Latest Information Update: 09 Sep 2015
At a glance
- Originator SkyePharma AG
- Developer Somnus Therapeutics
- Class Acetamides; Hypnosedatives; Pyrimidines; Sleep disorder therapies; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action GABA A receptor agonists
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity No
- Available For Licensing Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase II Sleep maintenance insomnia
Most Recent Events
- 23 Apr 2012 Zaleplon controlled release - SkyePharma/Somnus is available for licensing as of 23 Apr 2012. www.somnusthera.com
- 16 Jun 2011 Final efficacy data from a phase II trial in Sleep maintenance insomnia released by Somnus Therapeutics
- 28 Feb 2011 Somnus Therapeutics completes a phase II trial in Sleep maintenance insomnia in USA (NCT00878553)