Alkermes Unveils Long-Acting Injectable Proprietary Platform for Treatment of Schizophrenia and Other CNS Disorders

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WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alkermes, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALKS) today announced that it has developed a novel, proprietary LinkeRx™ technology platform to enable the creation of injectable extended-release versions of antipsychotics and other central nervous system (CNS) therapies. The company’s lead candidate that leverages this platform, designated as ALKS 9070, is a once-monthly, injectable, extended-release version of aripiprazole for the treatment of schizophrenia. Aripiprazole is commercially available under the name ABILIFY® for the treatment of a number of CNS disorders.
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