Overview
Karuna Therapeutics developed KarXT (xanomeline-trospium), a novel muscarinic receptor-based treatment for schizophrenia that received FDA approval in 2024 under the brand name Cobenfy, representing the first new mechanism of action for schizophrenia in decades. Karuna was acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb in 2024 for approximately $14 billion.
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Company details
Category
💊 Neuropharmaceuticals
Location
Boston, USA
Funding
Acquired · Bristol Myers Squibb 2024
Website
www.karunatx.comListed
2026-06-15
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