Supernus Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary of Qelbree® FDA Approval, Continuing to Deliver on Real-World Experience in ADHD

• Qelbree remains the first novel, non-stimulant ADHD medication approved in over a decade and is the only ADHD treatment with serotonin (5-HT_2C) pharmacodynamics approved in its FDA product labeling.
• Qelbree has provided convenient 24-hour medication exposure for patients with ADHD ages 6 years and older, with approximately 3 million prescriptions filled since launch.
• As a non-controlled treatment option, Qelbree has no evidence of abuse potential and is supported by years of clinical and real-world data.
  
  

ROCKVILLE, Md., July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUPN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases, celebrates the five-year anniversary of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Qelbree (viloxazine extended-release capsules) for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Since its initial approval for pediatric (6 to 17 years) ADHD in April 2021, and subsequent approval for adults in April 2022, Qelbree has served as a valuable option for the nearly 16 million adults and 7 million children and teens living with ADHD in the U.S.,^1,2 showcasing Supernus’ 25+ year legacy in ADHD research.

Five years after its market introduction, Qelbree offers a once-a-day, non-stimulant option that has been widely adopted in ADHD treatment plans, with approximately 3 million total prescriptions filled since launch and over 1 million prescriptions filled in 2025 alone. Qelbree has given healthcare providers an alternative, backed by clinical and real-world data, for those seeking non-stimulant approaches for help managing ADHD symptoms.

First approved by the FDA for ADHD in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years old, Qelbree was the first novel, non-stimulant approach in ADHD in over a decade. With no evidence of abuse potential, 24-hour exposure, and versatile administration options – including the ability to be sprinkled and to be taken at any time of day – Qelbree offers added flexibility for patients.

Recognizing the evolving understanding of ADHD, with 90% of children continuing to have symptoms into adulthood,³ Supernus secured an expanded indication from the FDA in April 2022 for the treatment of ADHD in adults aged 18 years and older, marking the first non-stimulant treatment option for adults in two decades.

The FDA approved labeling updates for Qelbree in January 2025 to include additional pharmacodynamic data. Today, Qelbree stands out as the first and only non-stimulant ADHD treatment with a multimodal pharmacodynamic profile, meaning it influences important chemical messengers in the brain in different ways. Qelbree takes a differentiated approach by helping to increase norepinephrine and also acting as a partial agonist at the serotonin (5-HT_2C) receptor.

This January 2025 labeling update also included lactation data for breastfeeding women, making Qelbree the first ADHD treatment to meet this post marketing requirement and receive labeling approval following the 2019 FDA guidance on Clinical Lactation Studies.

“ADHD care is ever-changing, but one thing remains constant: the need for flexible treatment options that enable healthcare providers and patients to make truly tailored decisions. For the past five years, Qelbree has delivered on this need, standing as a trusted choice for many,” said Jack A. Khattar, President and Chief Executive Officer of Supernus Pharmaceuticals. “ADHD can present differently throughout a person’s life – from childhood through adulthood. Our focus has been on delivering a versatile treatment option with demonstrated safety and efficacy that can be used in real-world clinical practice.”

“This five-year milestone is a testament to the data, but also to the dedication of the whole Supernus team, whose continued hard work has helped make it possible,” he concluded.

Supernus continues to expand its support for the ADHD community through initiatives designed to empower and provide resources for those living with and impacted by ADHD. Recent campaigns like You, Me & Qelbree and Ms. Represented aim to share real-life experiences of patients, educate on the different ways symptoms can present (especially in men versus women), and highlight the important role that support systems such as friends and loved onesplay in management. For more information, visit www.qelbree.com.

INDICATION

Qelbree^® (viloxazine extended-release capsules) is a prescription medicine used to treat ADHD in adults and children 6 years and older.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Qelbree may increase suicidal thoughts and actions, in children and adults with ADHD, especially within the first few months of treatment or when the dose is changed. Tell your doctor if you or your child have (or if there is a family history of) suicidal thoughts or actions before starting Qelbree. Monitor your or your child’s moods, behaviors, thoughts, and feelings during treatment with Qelbree. Report any new or sudden changes in these symptoms right away.

You or your child should not take Qelbree if you or your child:
Take a medicine for depression called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or have stopped taking an MAOI in the past 14 days. Also, you or your child should avoid alosetron, duloxetine, ramelteon, tasimelteon, tizanidine, and theophylline.

Qelbree can increase blood pressure and heart rate. Your or your child’s doctor will monitor these vital signs.

Qelbree may cause manic episodes in patients with bipolar disorder. Tell your doctor if you or your child show any signs of mania.

Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Qelbree will affect you or your child. Qelbree may cause you or your child to feel sleepy or tired.

The most common side effects of Qelbree in patients 6 to 17 years are sleepiness, not feeling hungry, feeling tired, nausea, vomiting, trouble sleeping, and irritability, and in adults, insomnia, headache, sleepiness, tiredness, nausea, decreased appetite, dry mouth, and constipation. These are not all the possible side effects of Qelbree.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, and Medication Guide for Qelbree here.

Qelbree (viloxazine extended-release capsules) is available in 100 mg, 150 mg and 200 mg capsules.

About Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Supernus Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases.

Our diverse neuroscience portfolio includes approved treatments for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyskinesia in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients receiving levodopa-based therapy, hypomobility in PD, postpartum depression (PPD), epilepsy, migraine, cervical dystonia, and chronic sialorrhea. We are developing a broad range of novel product candidates for CNS disorders.

For more information, please visit www.supernus.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
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1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ADHD in Adults: An Overview. October 8, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/articles/adhd-across-the-lifetime.html
2. CDC. Data and Statistics on ADHD. November 19, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/data/index.html
3. Sibley, M. et al. American Journal of Psychiatry. February 2022. https://psychiatryonline.org/journal/ajp
   
   

CONTACTS:

Jack A. Khattar, President and CEO
Timothy C. Dec, Senior Vice President and CFO
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(301) 838-2591

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INVESTOR CONTACT:
Peter Vozzo
ICR Healthcare
(443) 213-0505
[email protected]

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Rebecca Finck
Burson
(646) 358-7675
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