Exhibit 99.1
| NASDAQ: AXSM November 2019 © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. |
| Certain information contained in this presentation may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We may, in some cases, use terms such as “predicts,” “believes,” “potential,” “continue,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should” or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. In particular, the Company’s statements regarding trends and potential future results are examples of such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the success, timing and cost of our ongoing clinical trials and anticipated clinical trials for our current product candidates, including statements regarding the timing of initiation, pace of enrollment and completion of the trials (including our ability to fully fund our disclosed clinical trials, which assumes no material changes to our currently projected expenses), futility analyses and receipt of interim results, which are not necessarily indicative of the final results of our ongoing clinical trials and the number or type of studies or nature of results necessary to support the filing of a new drug application (“NDA”) for any of our current product candidates; our ability to fund additional clinical trials to continue the advancement of our product candidates; the timing of and our ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) or other regulatory authority approval of, or other action with respect to, our product candidates (including, but not limited to, FDA’s agreement with the Company’s plan to discontinue the bupropion treatment arm of the ADVANCE-1 study in accordance with the independent data monitoring committee’s recommendations); the Company’s ability to obtain additional capital necessary to fund its operations; the Company’s ability to generate revenues in the future; the potential for the ASCEND clinical trial, in combination with either the GEMINI or STRIDE-1 trials, to provide a basis for approval of AXS-05 for the treatment of major depressive disorder and accelerate its development timeline and commercial path to patients; whether other efficacy trials, in addition to the MOMENTUM trial, may be required by FDA in order to support an NDA filing for AXS-07 for the acute treatment of migraine; the Company’s ability to successfully defend its intellectual property or obtain the necessary licenses at a cost acceptable to the Company, if at all; the successful implementation of the Company’s research and development programs and collaborations; the enforceability or success of the Company’s license agreements; the acceptance by the market of the Company’s product candidates, if approved; the Company’s anticipated capital requirements, including the Company’s anticipated cash runway and the Company’s current expectations regarding its plans for future equity financings prior to the readout from its Phase 3 clinical trials; and other factors, including general economic conditions and regulatory developments, not within the Company’s control. These factors could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed in or implied by such statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. The forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this presentation and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstance. This presentation also contains estimates and other statistical data made by independent parties and by us relating to market size and other data about our industry. This data involves a number of assumptions and limitations, and you are cautioned not to give undue weight to such estimates. Neither we nor any other person makes any representation as to the accuracy or completeness of such data or undertakes any obligation to update such data after the date of this presentation. In addition, these projections, assumptions and estimates are necessarily subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk. 2 Forward-Looking Statements & Safe Harbor © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. FLS |
| 3 Axsome is addressing serious CNS disorders, where current treatment options are limited or inadequate, by creating novel therapeutics to improve the lives of patients. © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. |
| 4 Our Technologies Overview © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. Enabling new and innovative medicines to treat CNS conditions Chemical Synthesis & Analysis Metabolic Inhibition Chiral & Formulation Chemistry MoSEIC Delivery ™ |
| • Four differentiated clinical-stage product candidates targeting serious CNS conditions. • Patent protection to 2034-2036, worldwide rights. 5 Our CNS Candidates and Pipeline Overview © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. Ongoing Ongoing Product Candidate Preclinical Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 AXS-05 (DM + BUP) AXS-07 (MoSEIC™ Mx + Riz) AXS-12 (Reboxetine) AXS-09 (DM + S-BUP) Abbreviations: BUP = Bupropion; CNS = Central Nervous System; DM = Dextromethorphan; Mx = Meloxicam; Riz = Rizatriptan; S-BUP = Esbupropion; SPA = Special Protocol Assessment. Migraine: Special Protocol Assessment Treatment Resistant Depression: Fast Track Designation Ongoing Major Depressive Disorder: Breakthrough Therapy Designation Ongoing CNS Disorders Agitation in Alzheimer’s Disease: Fast Track Designation Smoking Cessation Narcolepsy; U.S. Orphan Designation Ongoing |
| Novel therapy for CNS disorders: • Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD) • Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) • Agitation in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) • Smoking Cessation 6 © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (dextromethorphan/bupropion) modulated delivery tablet AXS-05 |
| 7 AXS-05: Novel Multimodal Therapy for CNS Disorders © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. AXS-05 Abbreviations: σ-1 = Sigma-1; DAT = Dopamine Reuptake Transporter; nACh = Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor; NMDA = N-methyl-D-aspartate; NET = Norepinephrine Reuptake Transporter; SERT = Serotonin Reuptake Transporter. NMDA NMDA NMDA σ-1 σ-1 NET NET SERT SERT nACh DAT Single Target Multimodal Ketamine AXS-05 (dextromethorphan/bupropion) modulated delivery tablet |
| 8 AXS-05: Mechanisms of Action © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. AXS-05 Relevant Indications Multimodal Activity AXS-05 Mechanisms Related Agents NMDA Receptor Antagonist • Ketamine • Memantine (Namenda®) Sigma-1R Agonist • Fluvoxamine (Luvox®) • Donepezil (Aricept®) Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor • Duloxetine (Cymbalta®) • Venlafaxine (Effexor®) Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor • Escitalopram (Lexapro®) • Fluoxetine (Prozac®) • Sertraline (Zoloft®) Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor • Bupropion (Wellbutrin®) Nicotinic ACh Receptor Antagonist • Bupropion (Wellbutrin®) Relevant 1. Indications listed are associated with the mechanism of action and are not related to AXS-05 components, unless specifically noted. 2. Agents do not contain AXS-05 components, unless specifically noted. |
| 28 1686 0 1700 DM 60 mg DM 60 mg + BUP 150 mg (AXS-05) AUC 0 - 12 ng*hr/mL 9 CNS Disorders: Phase 1 Results © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. AXS-05 P<0.0001 Dextromethorphan AUC Abbreviations: DM = Dextromethorphan; BUP = Bupropion. Axsome data on file. 0 40 80 120 160 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 Concentration (ng/mL) Hours DM 60 mg AXS-05 (DM 60 mg + BUP 150 mg) Dextromethorphan Plasma Concentrations over Time |
| 10 CNS Disorders: Depression Overview © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. AXS-05 1. National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). (2017). 2. Rush AJ, et al. Am J Psychiatry 2006;163:1905-1917. 17.3M patients in the U.S.1 Product Candidate Preclinical Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 AXS-05 (DM + BUP) Treatment Resistant Depression: Fast Track Designation Ongoing Abbreviations: DM = Dextromethorphan; BUP = Bupropion. • 63% and 44% of MDD patients have inadequate response to initial therapy and second line therapy, respectively.2 • AXS-05’s novel antidepressant MOAs target glutamate and monoamine pathways. • Substantial, rapid antidepressant effect demonstrated in completed ASCEND trial in patients with MDD. • FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation received for MDD. • GEMINI Phase 3 trial in MDD initiated. Major Depressive Disorder: Breakthrough Therapy Designation Ongoing |
| 11 CNS Disorders: Depression Results of ASCEND Trial in MDD AXS-05 © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. -22 -20 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 Baseline 1 2 3 4 5 6 MADRS Total Score Change from Baseline Week AXS-05 (45 mg DM/105 bupropion) modulated delivery tablet, BID, n=43 Bupropion (105 mg), BID, n=37 P=0.024 P=0.003 P=0.007 P=0.013 P=0.169 AXS-05 Bupropion P-Value Primary Endpoint Change in MADRS Total Score over 6-Week Period (averaged) -13.7 -8.8 < 0.001 Change in MADRS Total Score at Week 6 -17.2 -12.1 0.013 Abbreviations: BID = twice daily; BUP = Bupropion. |
| 12 CNS Disorders: TRD Phase 3 Design © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. AXS-05 BUP = Bupropion; DM = Dextromethorphan. Bupropion AXS-05 (BUP + DM) Period 1, Open-label (6 weeks) Period 2, Double-blind (6 weeks) 1:1 randomization of inadequate responders Bupropion N=250 A Phase 3 trial to assess the efficacy and safety of AXS-05 in the treatment of TRD. Arm A (n=125) Arm B (n=125) • Primary Endpoint: Change in depression score from randomization to end of study, measured using the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS). • Key Inclusion Criteria: – Male or female 18-65 years old – History of inadequate response to 1 or 2 adequate antidepressant treatments • Interim futility analysis: Conducted in April 2018. IDMC recommended trial continuation. |
| 13 CNS Disorders: MDD Phase 3 Design © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. AXS-05 BUP = Bupropion; DM = Dextromethorphan. Placebo AXS-05 (BUP + DM) Screening Double-blind (6 weeks) Arm A (n=150) Arm B (n=150) • Assessments: Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), safety parameters, other clinician-rated scales, as well as patient-reported outcome measures. • Key Inclusion Criteria: – Male or female 18-65 years old – Confirmed diagnosis of moderate to severe MDD N=300 1:1 randomization A Phase 3 trial to assess the efficacy and safety of AXS-05 in the treatment of MDD. |
| 14 CNS Disorders: Agitation in AD Overview © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. AXS-05 • Agitation seen in approximately 70% of AD patients.2 – Emotional distress, aggressive behaviors, disruptive irritability, disinhibition, and increased caregiver burden.4 • Associated with3,4: – Accelerated cognitive decline – Earlier nursing home placement – Increased mortality • No approved medication = high unmet medical need. • Proof of concept: DM plus metabolic inhibitor reduced agitation in AD patients5. • Phase 2/3 ongoing. 1. Hebert, LE, et al. Neurology. 2013;80:1778-1783. 2. Tractenberg R, et al. J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2002;14:11-18. 3. Antonsdottir IM, et al. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2015;11:1649-1656. 4. Rabins PV et al. Alzheimers Dement. 2013; 9:204-207. 5. Cummings J, et al. JAMA. 2015;314:1242-1254. 3.5M patients in the U.S.1,2 Product Candidate Preclinical Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 AXS-05 (DM + BUP) Agitation in Alzheimer’s Disease: Fast Track Designation Ongoing Abbreviations: DM = Dextromethorphan; BUP = Bupropion. |
| 15 CNS Disorders: Agitation in AD Phase 2/3 Design © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. AXS-05 A Phase 2/3 trial to assess the efficacy and safety of AXS-05 in the treatment of Agitation in AD. • Primary Endpoint: Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory (CMAI). • Key Inclusion Criteria: – Diagnosis of probable Alzheimer’s disease – Clinically significant agitation • Interim futility analysis: Conducted in December 2018. IDMC recommended continuation of AXS-05 arm, no further enrollment into bupropion arm. BUP = Bupropion; DM = Dextromethorphan. N=435 1:1:1 randomization Placebo AXS-05 (BUP + DM) Arm A (n=145) Arm C (n=145) Double-blind Phase (5 weeks) Screening Bupropion Arm B (n=145) |
| 16 CNS Disorders: Smoking Cessation Overview © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. AXS-05 • Smoking is single largest cause of preventable death in the U.S.1 • 70% of smokers want to quit and only 3-5% who attempt to quit without assistance are successful for 6-12 months.2 • Positive Phase 2 trial results (Duke University collaboration): – 25% greater reduction in average cigarettes per day for AXS-05 versus bupropion (p=0.0016) – Greater percentage of smokers experiencing >50% reduction in expired carbon monoxide (52.0% for AXS-05 versus 30.4% for bupropion, p=0.15). • AXS-05 represents a potentially new mechanism of action for smoking cessation. 1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Health Consequences of Smoking: 50 Years of Progress. A Report of the Surgeon General. 2014. 2. Hughes JR, et al. Addiction. 2004;99(1):29-38. 40M patients in the U.S.1 Product Candidate Preclinical Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 AXS-05 (DM + BUP) Smoking Cessation Abbreviations: DM = Dextromethorphan; BUP = Bupropion. |
| Novel therapy for: •Migraine 17 (MoSEIC™ meloxicam/rizatriptan) AXS-07 © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. |
| 18 AXS-07: MoSEIC™ Meloxicam + Rizatriptan for Migraine © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. AXS-07 • AXS-07 incorporates dual mechanisms of action, rapid absorption of MoSEIC™ meloxicam, and extended half-life. – Meloxicam is a new molecule for migraine enabled by MoSEIC delivery. – Rizatriptan is a potent 5HT1B/D agonist. • Potential for enhanced and sustained efficacy in abortive treatment of migraine. • Ongoing MOMENTUM Phase 3 trial in patients with history of inadequate response—targeting difficult-to-treat migraines. • Ongoing INTERCEPT Phase 3 trial in the early treatment of migraine. • FDA Special Protocol Assessment. 37M patients in the U.S.1 Product Candidate Preclinical Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 AXS-07 (MoSEIC™ Mx + Riz) Abbreviations: Mx = Meloxicam; Riz = Rizatriptan; SPA = Special Protocol Assessment. 1. Pleis JR, et al., Summary health statistics for U.S. adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2009. National Center for Health Statistics. Vital Health Stat 10(249). 2010. Migraine: Special Protocol Assessment Ongoing |
| 19 Migraine: AXS-07 Phase 1 Results © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. AXS-07 • Therapeutic AXS-07 MoSEIC™ meloxicam concentrations reached in 17 minutes. • Maximum concentrations of AXS-07 rizatriptan reached in 38 minutes. • MoSEIC meloxicam terminal half-life of 18.2 hours. Sources: Axsome data on file. Mean Meloxicam Concentrations Mean Rizatriptan Concentrations 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Plasma Concentrations (ng/mL) Hour AXS-07 (20 mg meloxicam / 10 mg rizatriptan) Mobic (15 mg meloxicam) 20 24 0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Plasma Concentrations ( pg /mL) Hour AXS-07 (20 mg meloxicam / 10 mg rizatriptan) Maxalt (10 mg rizatriptan) AXS-07 (20 mg MoSEIC meloxicam / 10 mg rizatriptan AXS-07 (20 mg MoSEIC meloxicam / 10 mg rizatriptan |
| 20 Migraine: AXS-07 Phase 3 Trial in Patients with History of Inadequate Response AXS-07 N=875 2:2:2:1 randomization Rizatriptan AXS-07 Arm A (n=250) Arm C (n=250) Single dose, following a qualifying migraine (up to 10 weeks) Screening MoSEIC meloxicam Arm B (n=250) Placebo Arm D (n=125) • Co-primary Endpoints: Pain freedom and freedom from most bothersome symptom at 2 hours post-dose, AXS-07 vs. placebo • Key Secondary Endpoint: Sustained pain freedom from 2 to 24 hours, AXS-07 vs. active comparators • Key Inclusion Criterion: History of inadequate response to prior acute migraine treatments • FDA Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) A Phase 3 trial of AXS-07 for the acute treatment of migraine in adults with a history of inadequate response. © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. |
| 21 Migraine-Treating Physician Survey Likelihood to Prescribe AXS-07 © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. AXS-07 18% 38% 31% 8% 4% 2% 16% 40% 35% 7% 1% 2% Significantly greater Moderately greater Slightly greater Slightly less Significantly less 87% Likelihood of physicians to prescribe AXS-07 if it is shown to be superior to rizatriptan on 2-24hr sustained pain freedom in patients with a history of inadequate response to prior acute migraine treatments: Prescribe AXS-07 over currently available treatments Prescribe AXS-07 over drugs in development* 2% 91% 1% 2% Source: MINDSET Survey conducted by MEDACorp®, n=106 Neurologists and PCPs, October 2019. *Including oral CGRPs Same |
| Novel therapy for: •Narcolepsy 22 (reboxetine) AXS-12 © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. |
| Product Candidate Preclinical Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 AXS-12 (Reboxetine) Narcolepsy; U.S. Orphan Designation • Debilitating sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and cataplexy. • Limited treatment options – Only one approved agent for cataplexy. – Most currently approved drugs are scheduled. • AXS-12 showed potent activity in genetic mouse model of narcolepsy, and positive effects in human pilot trial in narcolepsy patients. • Phase 2 trial is ongoing. • U.S. Orphan Drug Designation. 23 CNS Disorders: Narcolepsy Overview AXS-12 185,000patients in the U.S. Orphan Disease © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. Ongoing |
| • Reboxetine dose-dependently reduced the number of narcoleptic episodes in hypocretin (orexin)-deficient mice (P<0.0001) 24 CNS Disorders: Narcolepsy AXS-12 Effects in Mouse Model AXS-12 Number of narcoleptic episodes Total duration of narcoleptic episodes Adapted from Schmidt et al. Behav Brain Res. 2016 Jul 15;308:205-10. © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. |
| 25 CNS Disorders: Narcolepsy Phase 2 Design AXS-12 © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. AXS-12 Placebo Screening and Baseline • Primary Endpoint: Frequency of cataplexy attacks • Other Assessments: Measures of other symptoms of narcolepsy including excessive daytime sleepiness. • Key Inclusion Criteria: – Diagnosis of narcolepsy and cataplexy – Male or female 18 – 70 years old Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, 3-Week Crossover Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of AXS-12 in Subjects with Cataplexy and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Narcolepsy N=20 1:1 randomization Placebo Down-titration / washout AXS-12 Down-titration / washout Week 2 Week 3 Down-titration / washout Down-titration / washout Week 2 Week 3 Sequence 1 Sequence 2 |
| 26 Barriers to Entry © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. Corporate MoSEIC™ Meloxicam (AXS-07, AXS-06) AXS-05 AXS-09 33 Issued U.S. Patents 6 Issued O-U.S. Patents Claims extending to 2034 >45 pending Proprietary Manufacturing Drug Product Formulation 17 issued U.S. Patents 2 issued O-U.S. Patent Claims extending to 2036 >40 pending Proprietary Manufacturing Drug Product Formulation |
| 27 Our Team © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. Corporate Management Herriot Tabuteau, MD Founder & CEO Nick Pizzie, CPA, MBA Chief Financial Officer Dave Marek Chief Commercial Officer Cedric O’Gorman, MD, MBA SVP, Clinical Development & Medical Affairs Mark Jacobson, MA SVP, Operations Board of Directors Roger Jeffs, PhD Former President, Co-CEO, Director United Therapeutics Corp. Prior positions at Amgen and Burroughs Wellcome Myrtle Potter Former President, COO Genentech Prior positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb and Merck Mark Saad Former CFO Bird Rock Bio, Inc. Former COO of the Global Healthcare Group at UBS Mark Coleman, MD Medical Director National Spine and Pain Centers Diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology Herriot Tabuteau, MD Chairman |
| 28 Key Financial Information © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. Corporate • Financial guidance: Cash anticipated to fund operating requirements into the second quarter of 2021. As September 30, 2019 Cash: $43.6 Million Debt (Face Value): $20.0 Million Common Shares Outstanding: 34.5 Million Options and Warrants Outstanding1: 3.3 Million 1. Consists of 3.2 million options and 0.1 million warrants. |
| 29 Clinical Milestones © Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. Overview Product Candidate Indication 2019 2020 AXS-05 (DM + BUP) TRD ● STRIDE-1 topline results (1Q 2020) AD Agitation ● ADVANCE-1 topline results (1H 2020) MDD ✓ ASCEND topline results ✓ FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation ✓ GEMINI trial start ● GEMINI topline results (4Q 2019) Smoking Cessation ✓ Ph 2 topline results AXS-07 (MoSEIC™ Mx + Riz) Migraine ✓ FDA SPA Granted ✓ MOMENTUM trial start ✓ INTERCEPT trial start ● MOMENTUM topline results (4Q 2019) ● INTERCEPT topline results (1Q 2020) AXS-12 (Reboxetine) Narcolepsy ✓ CONCERT trial start ● CONCERT topline results (4Q 2019) Abbreviations: AD = Alzheimer’s Disease; BUP = Bupropion; DM = Dextromethorphan; MDD = Major Depressive Disorder; Mx = Meloxicam; Riz = Rizatriptan; SPA = Special Protocol Assessment; TRD = Treatment Resistant Depression. ✓ Accomplished milestone. ● Upcoming milestone. |
| For more information, please contact Mark Jacobson SVP, Operations 212-332-3243 mjacobson@Axsome.com axsome.com |
