Biohaven presented clinical data showing opakalim, a Kv7.2/7.3 activator, achieved a 3-fold prolongation in time to seizure occurrence in idiopathic generalized epilepsy and 54% seizure reduction in focal epilepsy patients with a favorable tolerability profile. The positive interim results support the drug's advancement toward pivotal Phase 2/3 studies, potentially addressing a significant market need in epilepsy treatment with reduced CNS side effects.