Buy Rating Reaffirmed for BioXcel Therapeutics Amidst Expansion Opportunities and FDA-Approved IGALMI™

In a report released today, Ram Selvaraju from H.C. Wainwright reiterated a Buy rating on Bioxcel Therapeutics (BTAI – Research Report), with a price target of $10.00.

Ram Selvaraju has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors related to BioXcel Therapeutics’ progress and prospects. The company’s flagship product, BXCL501, has demonstrated robust efficacy in prior studies for the acute treatment of agitation in adults with schizophrenia or bipolar disorders, which has led to its FDA approval and market release under the name IGALMI™ at a healthcare provider’s supervision. The prospect of expanding its use to the home setting, where a significant portion of agitation episodes occur, presents a substantial opportunity to address unmet medical needs. Selvaraju views the design parameters of the SERENITY III trial, which will test the safety and efficacy of BXCL501 for at-home use, as well-aligned with expectations and believes the risk is mitigated by the drug’s proven track record in institutional contexts.
Furthermore, the financial analyst sees potential in the company’s strategy to advance its TRANQUILITY and SERENITY pivotal programs. The TRANQUILITY In-Care Phase 3 trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a lower dose of BXCL501 in patients with Alzheimer’s dementia in a care setting, broadening the drug’s potential applications. The established design parameters for these trials, along with the expedited approach the company plans to take, suggest a streamlined path forward that could lead to further label expansions and increased market penetration. Selvaraju’s confidence in BioXcel Therapeutics is reflected in the reiterated Buy rating and the 12-month price target of $10, indicating an optimistic outlook on the company’s growth trajectory.

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Bioxcel Therapeutics (BTAI) Company Description:

BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focuses on drug development. The firm’s two clinical development programs are BXCL501, a sublingual thin film formulation designed for acute treatment of agitation resulting from neurological and psychiatric disorders, and BXCL701, an immuno-oncology agent designed for treatment of a rare form of prostate cancer and for treatment of pancreatic cancer. The company was founded by Vimal D. Mehta on March 29, 2017 and is headquartered in New Haven, CT.