Sage's Brexanolone Could Be Transformative, But Only In Controlled Settings, US FDA Panel Says
Executive Summary
Advisory committee strongly favored approval of postpartum depression therapy, but many members suggest it should be administered in a facility with trained medical staff to avoid potential safety concerns.
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I.V. Zulresso is the first US FDA-approved drug for postpartum depression (PPD) and Sage's first commercial product – with a list price of $34,000. It will help the company build a presence in PPD as it completes late-stage development for oral candidate SAGE-217.