Nevin Varghese's questions to ITCI leadership • Q3 2024
Question
Asked about the expected launch trajectory for CAPLYTA in MDD, its comparison to Vraylar's launch, and the potential competitive impact of KarXT in schizophrenia.
Answer
A rapid uptake in MDD is expected, similar to or better than analogs like Vraylar, due to CAPLYTA's strong clinical profile. They do not anticipate a significant impact from KarXT, as CAPLYTA's long-term growth is in mood disorders where KarXT doesn't compete, and CAPLYTA's tolerability profile is a key advantage in the schizophrenia switching market.