Orexo AB (publ.) today announces that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for OX640, a nasally administered powder formulation of epinephrine intended for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis.
OX640 has been developed using Orexo’s proprietary drug delivery platform AmorphOX® and is intended to provide rapid and reliable administration of epinephrine without the need for injection. The product is designed to address important limitations of current autoinjectors, such as needle fear, use errors, and challenges related to storage and shelf life.
The IND application is supported by extensive preclinical documentation as well as positive results from the company’s completed clinical studies, which have demonstrated rapid absorption of epinephrine, a robust pharmacokinetic profile, and good tolerability. OX640 has also demonstrated very strong stability properties across a broad temperature range, potentially enabling improved shelf life compared with other products on the market and in development.
Orexo is also continuing its ongoing activities to identify a partner for the further development and commercialization of OX640. Supported by promising clinical results, strong stability data, and its proprietary AmorphOX® technology, the company believes that OX640 has the potential to become an attractive treatment option for patients at risk of severe allergic reactions.
In line with previous communication, Orexo plans to initiate the pivotal clinical development program during Q4 2026 and based on current plans, the OX640 NDA is expected to be ready in 2028 for regulatory submission.
The IND submission for OX640 is an important milestone for Orexo and a significant step in the development of a new treatment option for patients at risk of anaphylaxis. Although epinephrine is well established as a treatment, significant challenges remain with today’s injection-based products. With OX640, we have the opportunity to offer a needle-free, user-friendly, and temperature-stable product with the potential to improve treatment for patients worldwide.”
Nikolaj Sørensen, President and CEO, Orexo
