The Swiss biotech says that a late-stage trial of the dual orexin receptor antagonist daridorexant is the first study to demonstrate an insomnia product that can improve how the patient feels during the day, as well as aiding sleep at night.
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Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has unveiled positive results from the first Phase III study of daridorexant showing that the closely watched drug improved overall sleep and daytime performance of patients with insomnia.
The Swiss group, founded in 2017 by Jean-Paul Clozel with assets not included in the $30bn sale of his biotech...
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