Eton and Aquestive strike U.S. deal for diazepam buccal film

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Eton Pharmaceuticals and Aquestive Therapeutics Announce Exclusive U.S. Licensing Agreement for LIBERVANT® (diazepam) Buccal Film

October 14, 2026 6:50 AM EDT

Differentiated, portable buccal film would offer patients and caregivers an alternative to existing nasal and rectal seizure rescue treatments, a market opportunity that exceeds $450 million annually in the U.S.Patient market research demonstrated strong preference for buccal film, with 71% of surveyed patients preferring film versus 13% for nasal spray, assuming equivalent efficacyAnticipated commercial launch in April 2027, subject to final FDA approval, provides a potential near-term growth opportunity and new commercial platform in neurologyLIBERVANT has received Orphan Drug Designation and has issued patent protection extending into 2038, with additional patent applications pending with... More