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The study significantly improved the primary endpoint of total sleep time (sTST) and the secondary endpoints of sleep latency (sLSO) and wake time after sleep onset (sWASO). The incidence of adverse events was comparable to the placebo group, confirming safety. The company plans to file for manufacturing and marketing approval in South Korea in Q1 2026, with approval expected in Q1 2027.\n\n### Product Market Deployment and Company Overview\nDaridorexant is marketed in Japan as \u201cQuviviq\u00ae Tablets\u201d through a partnership with Shionogi & Co., Ltd. It is also available in the United States, Canada, Europe, China, and Hong Kong. Insomnia affects approximately 6.5 to 11 million adults, representing 15\u201325% of the adult population in South Korea. Nexera Pharma\u2019s subsidiary, Nxera Pharma Korea, is preparing for manufacturing and marketing approval acquisition in the South Korean market. 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