Viatris Inc., a global healthcare company, has acquired Aculys Pharma Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on commercializing innovative treatments for neurological conditions.

As part of the transaction, Viatris has acquired exclusive development and commercialization rights in Japan for pitolisant, a selective/inverse agonist of the histamine H3 receptor. Based on the strength of recent Phase 3 clinical trial results in Japanese patients and the positive benefit-risk profile established globally, Viatris is on track to file for marketing approval from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) or cataplexy in adult patients with narcolepsy and for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) by the end of 2025.

The transaction also includes exclusive rights in Japan and certain other markets in the Asia-Pacific region for Spydia Nasal Spray, which was approved in Japan in June 2025 for the treatment of status epilepticus.

“The acquisition of Aculys Pharma leverages our deep commercial infrastructure in Japan and longstanding expertise in CNS, positioning us to bring these innovative treatments to more patients in need,” said Corinne Le Goff, Chief Commercial Officer, Viatris. “The addition of pitolisant and Spydia to our portfolio of innovative products is strategically aligned with our commitment to grow in areas where we can make the greatest impact and is a great example of our business development strategy designed to complement our core strengths in markets across the world.”

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