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Teva Presents New Efficacy and Safety Data with Ecopipam, an Investigational Treatment for Pediatric Patients with Tourette Syndrome

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Teva Presents New Efficacy and Safety Data with Ecopipam, an Investigational Treatment for Pediatric Patients with Tourette Syndrome. (2026, October 2). Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/globenewswire/teva-presents-new-efficacy-and-safety-data-with-ecopipam-an-investigational-treatment-for-pediatric-patients/article_7998c859-bf80-5264-9e5d-9f4aaca842d1.html

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Teva Pharmaceuticals presented new data on ecopipam, an investigational drug for treating pediatric Tourette syndrome, at a congress in Seoul, South Korea. The study found that approximately 70% of participants experienced significant tic reduction within eight weeks of starting the treatment. Additionally, an interim 18-month analysis showed a 45.6% mean reduction in tic severity scores with no new safety concerns reported. The data suggest that ecopipam could be effective even when patients have other psychiatric conditions, and it is currently under FDA Priority Review for approval.
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Teva Pharmaceuticals presented new data on ecopipam, an investigational drug for treating pediatric patients with Tourette syndrome, at the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders in Seoul. The study showed that about 70% of participants experienced significant tic reduction within 8 weeks of starting ecopipam. Additionally, a long-term analysis over 18 months indicated an average 45.6% reduction in tic severity with no new safety concerns. These results suggest that common concurrent psychiatric conditions do not negatively affect the drug's efficacy or safety. The FDA is currently reviewing ecopipam under Priority Review status; if approved, it would be the first new therapy for Tourette syndrome in over 10 years, and the first with a novel mechanism of action in more than 50 years.

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Additional analyses found that common concurrent psychiatric conditions did not negatively impact ecopipam’s efficacy or safety, adding to the growing body of evidence supporting ecopipam’s application currently under FDA Priority Review PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), today announced new data for ecopipam, a first-in-class investigational selective D1 (dopamine) receptor antagonist for the treatment of pediatric patients with Tourette syndrome.
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🔮 If approved, ecopipam would be the first new therapy for Tourette syndrome in more than 10 years and the first with a novel mechanism of action in more than 50 years.

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- Based on a post hoc analysis, a majority of participants (~70%) experienced clinically meaningful tic reduction within 8 weeks of starting ecopipam - asserted
majority → base → ecopipam
An interim 18-month analysis of an ongoing open-label extension study demonstrated a mean reduction in tic severity scores (45.6%) with no new safety signals observed - asserted
signals → demonstrate → scores
Additional analyses found that common concurrent psychiatric conditions did not negatively impact ecopipam’s efficacy or safety, adding to the growing body of evidence supporting ecopipam’s application currently under FDA Priority Review PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), today announced new data for ecopipam, a first-in-class investigational selective D1 (dopamine) receptor antagonist for the treatment of pediatric patients with Tourette syndrome. asserted
Pharmaceuticals → find → syndrome
Presented at the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders (MDS) in Seoul, South Korea (October 4–8, 2026), the data include a post hoc analysis of safety and efficacy during the initial 8 weeks of treatment with ecopipam, long-term efficacy and safety from an interim analysis of an ongoing open-label extension (OLE) study, post hoc subgroup analyses and preclinical receptor selectivity findings. asserted
data → present → study
“Tourette syndrome is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that presents significant daily challenges for children and their families,” said Eric Hughes, M.D., Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Global R&D and Chief Medical Officer of Teva. asserted
Hughes → present → Teva
“These promising new data for ecopipam reinforce our confidence in its potential in pediatric Tourette syndrome care. asserted
data → reinforce → care
If approved, ecopipam would be the first new therapy for Tourette syndrome in more than 10 years and the first with a novel mechanism of action in more than 50 years. asserted
ecopipam → approve → years
Key Findings from Studies Include: - Tic Severity Reduction Observed Within Two Months of Treatment: In a pooled post hoc analysis of 292 patients across Phase 2b and Phase 3 trials, a clinically meaningful improvement in the Yale Global Tic Severity Scale Total Tic Score (YGTSS-TTS) (score ≥25%) was observed in 69.8% of participants within the first eight weeks of treatment with ecopipam. asserted
improvement → include → ecopipam
The most commonly reported adverse events (AEs) were somnolence and headache, and the most commonly reported cross-trial AEs were most often observed within the first eight weeks of ecopipam exposure. asserted
AEs → report → exposure
An interim analysis of an ongoing 36-month OLE study included patients who completed the phase 3 study and the phase 2b OLE study receiving ecopipam titrated over 3-4 weeks then maintained at a target dose for up to 36 months. asserted
who → include → months
The study evaluated 118 children, adolescents and adults with Tourette syndrome who received at least one dose of ecopipam (median treatment exposure of 14.9 months). asserted
who → evaluate → months
Ecopipam maintained clinically meaningful tic suppression through 18 months according to the YGTSS-TTS. uncertain
Ecopipam → maintain → TTS
The most commonly reported AEs were nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, anxiety, diarrhea, influenza, pyrexia and insomnia. asserted
AEs → report → ?
- Co-Occurring Psychiatric Conditions Did Not Impact Efficacy or Safety of Ecopipam: asserted
Conditions → occur → Ecopipam
A post hoc analysis evaluated 216 participants (aged ≥6 years) from the Phase 3 trial, comparing outcomes between those with (n=129) and without (n=87) common co-occurring psychiatric conditions, including ADHD, OCD, anxiety and depression. asserted
analysis → evaluate → ADHD
During the 12-week open-label period, the presence of co-occurring conditions did not negatively impact reductions in tic severity, with mean YGTSS-TTS score reductions consistent across participants with ≥1 co-occurring conditions and those without. asserted
presence → occur → conditions
“Many children with Tourette syndrome do not receive treatment, and among those who do, treatment is often discontinued within a year because symptoms remain inadequately controlled or side effects become difficult to tolerate,” said Donald L. Gilbert, M.D., M.S., Pediatric Movement Disorders and Tourette Syndrome Specialist, Division of Neurology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. asserted
Gilbert → receive → Neurology
“Children living with Tourette syndrome urgently need treatment options that work rapidly, remain effective over time and have a demonstrated tolerability profile. asserted
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These findings are encouraging because they suggest that, if approved, ecopipam may offer patients and families a meaningful new option.” uncertain
ecopipam → suggest → option
About Tourette Syndrome Tourette syndrome is a chronic neuro-developmental disorder characterized by involuntary motor and vocal tics beginning in childhood, often between 5 and 10 years of age.2 asserted
syndrome → characterize → years
For people living with Tourette syndrome, symptoms can be frequent, visible and disruptive, affecting everyday life.2 About Ecopipam and Its Clinical Program Ecopipam is a first-in-class investigational therapy designed to block dopamine signaling at the D1 receptor. asserted
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D1 receptor hypersensitivity may contribute to repetitive and compulsive behaviors associated with Tourette syndrome. uncertain
hypersensitivity → contribute → syndrome
Ecopipam was granted Priority Review by the FDA with Orphan Drug designation for the treatment of pediatric patients with Tourette syndrome. asserted
Ecopipam → grant → syndrome
Orphan Drug designation is reserved for patient populations of 200,000 or fewer. asserted
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The D1AMOND Phase 2b Trial was a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that studied 153 pediatric participants across 68 sites in North America and Europe. asserted
that → control → America
The associated Phase 2b open-label extension enrolled 121 pediatric subjects from the Phase 2b trial and followed them for up to 12 months’ duration to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of ecopipam.4 asserted
extension → enrol → ecopipam.4
The subsequent D1AMOND Phase 3 Trial was a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized withdrawal trial enrolling a total of 216 pediatric and adult participants into an open-label stabilization period and randomizing 104 participants (90 pediatric, 14 adult) across 77 sites in North America and Europe. asserted
Trial → control → America
The objective of this study was to evaluate the maintenance of efficacy of ecopipam in pediatric and adult responders utilizing the YGTSS-TTS change from randomization or increased Tourette-specific care to determine relapse.5 asserted
objective → evaluate → relapse.5
While this Phase 3 trial included adult participants, the accepted NDA and resulting indication sought by Teva are exclusively for pediatric patients. asserted
NDA → include → patients
About Teva Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) is transforming into a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. asserted
Ltd. → transform → business
For over 120 years, Teva’s commitment to bettering health has never wavered. asserted
commitment → better → health
From innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology to providing complex generic medicines, biosimilars and pharmacy brands worldwide, Teva is dedicated to addressing patients’ needs, now and in the future. asserted
Teva → innovate → future
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are based on management’s current beliefs and expectations and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that could cause Teva’s future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from that expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. uncertain
results → regard → statements
All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. uncertain
statements → deem → fact
In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “developing,” “target,” “may,” “expand,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe” and other words and terms of similar meaning and expression in connection with any discussion of future performance. uncertain
you → identify → performance
Important factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include risks and uncertainties relating to: our ability to successfully develop, obtain regulatory approval for and commercialize ecopipam; our ability to successfully compete in the marketplace including our ability to develop and commercialize ecopipam for the treatment of pediatric patients with Tourette syndrome; our ability to successfully execute on our Pivot to Growth strategy, including to expand our innovative and biosimilar medicines pipeline and to profitably commercialize our innovative medicines and biosimilar portfolio, whether organically or through business development, and to execute on our organizational transformation and to achieve expected cost savings; our significant indebtedness, which may limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness, engage in additional transactions or make new investments; and other factors discussed in this press release, in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2026 and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, including in the sections captioned “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements.” uncertain
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Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or other information contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. asserted
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You are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. asserted
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