AbbVie to buy Gilgamesh's depression drug development program for $1.2 billion



08/26/2025 9:02 AM


AbbVie Inc., an American pharmaceutical firm, is acquiring the operations of Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals Inc. to create a medication aimed at treating individuals with moderate to severe clinical depression.



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A press release from AbbVie states that clinical trials for the medication are presently in progress. According to the agreement, AbbVie will purchase Gilgamesh's initiative to create this medication for $1.2 billion.

Gilgamesh will separate several other initiatives, including a medication for treating cardiovascular conditions, into a new organization - Gilgamesh Pharma Inc.

AbbVie stock declined by 1% during Monday's trading session. Since the start of this year, their worth has risen by 17.4%ю

source: ft.com


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