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We’ve been in the business of therapeutic innovation for over 117 years. Over that time, we’ve passed milestone after milestone. Our establishment as a standalone business in 2020 further increased our capability and focus as a producer of specialist therapeutics in neurology and beyond.
Some of our proudest and most significant accomplishments are detailed below.
Merz Therapeutics acquires two marketed products: levodopa inhalation powder for treating “OFF episodes” for people living with Parkinson’s disease and dalfampridine for improved walking for people living with multiple sclerosis. Adding these assets to our treatment portfolio is part of our acquisition strategy, intended to increase our scale and global reach so we can deliver better outcomes for more patients.
Start of Merz Therapeutics as a dedicated company within the Merz Group committed to serving the unmet needs of patients suffering from movement disorders, neurological conditions, and other health conditions that severely impact patients’ quality of life.
US approval for the treatment of adults with chronic sialorrhea
US approval for the treatment of adult patients with upper limb spasticity
Proven injectable implants indicated for the treatment of vocal fold insufficiency, providing both short-term and long-term options for patients in a single portfolio
US approval for the treatment of chronic severe drooling in pediatric patients with neurological conditions, the only liquid formulation on the market, designed with the aim to deliver an individualized dose for patients
US approval for the treatment of adults with cervical dystonia and blepharospasm (pre-treated with onabotulinumtoxina)
EU approval for the treatment of post-stroke upper limb spasticity in adults
German approval for the treatment of blepharospasm and cervical dystonia in adults
First active compound worldwide for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease
Oral hair and nail therapeutic agent for the treatment of various forms of diffuse hair loss and improvement in hair growth, hair damaged by sunlight and UV radiation and nail growth disorders
For the treatment of symptoms of Parkinson‘s disease, such as rigor, tremor and hypo or akinesia, drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms such as early dyskinesia, akathisia, and parkinsonoid syndrome
For the treatment of chronic liver diseases with insufficient hepatic detoxification (e.g. in liver cirrhosis) and its complications (hepatic encephalopathy)
Prevention of scars, for fresh or older scars and keloids, promoting the normal wound healing process, anti-inflammatory, anti-redness, reducing swelling, pain and irritation
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