[News Brief] Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Announces FDA Priority Review of Centanafadine NDA for ADHD

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Announces FDA Priority Review of Centanafadine NDA for ADHD

Otsuka has stated that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for priority review its New Drug Application (NDA) for centanafadine, an investigational once-daily extended-release treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents, and adults.

  • Application Acceptance: The NDA for centanafadine has received a priority review designation, with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of 24 July 2026.
  • Compound Profile: Centanafadine is a novel norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin reuptake inhibitor (NDSRI) being developed to address core ADHD symptoms.
  • Clinical Support: The application is backed by Phase 3 trial data showing statistically significant improvements in ADHD ratings versus placebo across age groups.

This summary is based on a press release issued by Otsuka.

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