Chloe Kim Teams Up with Qelbree®, the #1 Prescribed Branded Non-Stimulant ADHD Treatment*, to Help Empower People Navigating ADHD
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Supernus Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: SUPN) announced a partnership with professional snowboarder Chloe Kim, who will serve as a compensated ambassador to share her journey with ADHD and her treatment plan with Qelbree (viloxazine extended-release capsules), a once-daily, non-stimulant ADHD medication for patients 6 years and older.
The collaboration aims to raise awareness of adult ADHD, encourage patient–doctor dialogue, and challenge misconceptions. According to Supernus, Qelbree has approximately 3 million prescriptions since its 2021 launch, offers 24-hour exposure, no evidence of abuse potential, flexible dosing, and is the #1 prescribed branded non-stimulant ADHD medication as of May 2026.
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
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| Aug 03 | Q2 earnings report | Positive | +3.1% | Revenue growth and raised full-year guidance accompanied second-quarter results. |
| Aug 03 | Merger agreement | Positive | +3.1% | All-stock merger of equals announced with Indivior Pharmaceuticals. |
| Jul 22 | Earnings scheduling notice | Neutral | +0.5% | Company scheduled its second-quarter results release and conference call. |
| Jul 14 | FDA approval anniversary | Positive | -1.5% | Qelbree's five-year FDA approval anniversary and prescription history were highlighted. |
| May 27 | Investor conference notice | Neutral | +0.5% | Management announced participation in two June healthcare investor conferences. |
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Recent SUPN news reactions were mostly aligned with the announcement direction, although the prior Qelbree anniversary announcement diverged with a negative reaction.
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- Chloe Kim is partnering with Supernus to highlight the importance of recognizing ADHD in adults and help empower individuals to work with their doctors to develop a tailored treatment plan.
- While ADHD is often associated with childhood, symptoms frequently persist into adulthood, and many people go undiagnosed until later in life.1
- Supported by years of clinical and real-world experience, Qelbree offers an established, non-controlled treatment option with approximately 3 million total prescriptions filled since launch in 2021.
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Professional snowboarder, Chloe Kim, is partnering with Supernus Pharmaceuticals as a compensated ambassador to discuss her journey with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and her treatment plan with Qelbree (viloxazine extended-release capsules), a once-daily, non-stimulant medication for patients 6 years and older. Designed for flexible once-a-day routine integration, Qelbree offers 24-hour medication exposure, no evidence of abuse potential, and versatile administration options, including the ability to be sprinkled and taken at any time of day (either morning or night). Through this partnership, Chloe Kim will open up about her own diagnosis to challenge misconceptions about ADHD. By sharing her lived experience, she will encourage others to advocate for their health and initiate collaborative conversations with their doctors about a potential treatment plan.
“Teaming up with Supernus to share my personal experience with ADHD is about turning my diagnosis into advocacy,” said Kim. This partnership comes following the recent five-year anniversary of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Qelbree for ADHD. As of May 2026, Qelbree is the #1 prescribed branded non-stimulant ADHD medication and has been widely used in real-world clinical practice since approval.
“Our focus remains on listening to and learning from real patient stories to help address personalized needs, since no two people experience ADHD in the exact same way,” said Jack Khattar, President and Chief Executive Officer of Supernus Pharmaceuticals. “We’re thrilled to join forces with Chloe Kim to spark honest conversations and share new perspectives that may help others feel understood and see themselves in her story.”
For more information about Qelbree, visit www.qelbree.com. Patients should speak to a doctor about all the medications they take and to see if Qelbree could be right for them.
*As of May 2026
INDICATION
Qelbree® (viloxazine extended-release capsules) is a prescription medicine used to treat ADHD in adults and children 6 years and older.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Qelbree may increase suicidal thoughts and actions, in children and adults with ADHD, especially within the first few months of treatment or when the dose is changed. Tell your doctor if you or your child have (or if there is a family history of) suicidal thoughts or actions before starting Qelbree. Monitor your or your child’s moods, behaviors, thoughts, and feelings during treatment with Qelbree. Report any new or sudden changes in these symptoms right away.
You or your child should not take Qelbree if you or your child:
Take a medicine for depression called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or have stopped taking an MAOI in the past 14 days. Also, you or your child should avoid alosetron, duloxetine, ramelteon, tasimelteon, tizanidine, and theophylline.
Qelbree can increase blood pressure and heart rate. Your or your child’s doctor will monitor these vital signs.
Qelbree may cause manic episodes in patients with bipolar disorder. Tell your doctor if you or your child show any signs of mania.
Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Qelbree will affect you or your child. Qelbree may cause you or your child to feel sleepy or tired.
The most common side effects of Qelbree in patients 6 to 17 years are sleepiness, not feeling hungry, feeling tired, nausea, vomiting, trouble sleeping, and irritability, and in adults, insomnia, headache, sleepiness, tiredness, nausea, decreased appetite, dry mouth, and constipation. These are not all the possible side effects of Qelbree.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, and Medication Guide for Qelbree here.
Qelbree (viloxazine extended-release capsules) is available in 100 mg, 150 mg and 200 mg capsules.
About Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Supernus Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases.
Our diverse neuroscience portfolio includes approved treatments for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyskinesia in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients receiving levodopa-based therapy, hypomobility in PD, postpartum depression (PPD), epilepsy, migraine, cervical dystonia, and chronic sialorrhea. We are developing a broad range of novel product candidates for CNS disorders.
For more information, please visit www.supernus.com.
Qelbree is a registered trademark of Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Forward-Looking Statements
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ADHD in Adults: An Overview. June 1, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/articles/adhd-across-the-lifetime.html
CONTACTS:
Jack A. Khattar, President and CEO
Timothy C. Dec, Senior Vice President and CFO
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(301) 838-2591
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ICR Healthcare
(443) 213-0505
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MEDIA CONTACT:
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