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UCB announced its participation in the 75th American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting from April 22-27, 2023, showcasing its neurology portfolio. The company will present 12 abstracts, including two oral presentations on treatments for generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) and epilepsy syndromes like Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS). Highlights include findings from the MycarinG and RAISE studies, detailing efficacy and safety of investigational treatments rozanolixizumab and zilucoplan for adults with gMG. UCB will also feature analyses on BRIVIACT and FINTEPLA, focusing on their impacts on seizure frequency and cognitive functions. Key sessions include a panel on seizure emergencies and cluster identification in adults, emphasizing UCB's commitment to improving patient outcomes in neurology.

UCB announced that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has descheduled FINTEPLA oral solution, removing it from controlled substances classification effective immediately. This allows prescribers to issue prescriptions for a full year instead of six months, enhancing patient access to treatment for Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. The company will update relevant state compendia accordingly. FINTEPLA, FDA-approved for patients aged 2 and older, is developed by UCB following their acquisition of Zogenix, Inc. in March 2022. The descheduling is expected to ease prescription processes for patients and caregivers, potentially increasing the drug’s usage for those in need.