Phase 3 efficacy readout for AUVELITY in adolescents (12–17) with major depression. AUVELITY is currently approved only in adults. Watch: CDRS-R change at week 6 vs. placebo, suicidal ideation signal.
What’s at stake
AUVELITY (dextromethorphan-bupropion) is a once-daily oral combination tablet developed by Axsome Therapeutics for major depressive disorder (MDD) that targets brain pathways distinct from traditional antidepressants. Dextromethorphan acts as an NMDA glutamate receptor antagonist and sigma-1 receptor agonist, modulating glutamate transmission believed to contribute to depression; bupropion inhibits the CYP2D6 enzyme that would otherwise rapidly break down dextromethorphan, extending its brain exposure while providing its own antidepressant activity. AUVELITY is approved for adults with MDD; Axsome is pursuing a supplemental NDA for adolescents.
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Competitive landscape
| Drug | Company | Modality | Mechanism | Phase | Next catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURZUVAEzuranolone | SAGE | small molecule | positive allosteric modulator of GABA-A | ENROLLMENT · Jun 26 | |
| LEQEMBIlecanemab | BIIB | mAb | humanized anti-amyloid beta protofibril mAb | CMC · Jul 26 |
Disclosure trail
- Apr 25, 2026·5d agopinned · highest confidenceHIGH confPREXACTtop claimMAY 082026
“Topline results from the Phase 3 study of AUVELITY in adolescent major depressive disorder are expected on May 8, 2026.”
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