Axsome Therapeutics shares soar after FDA grants breakthrough designation to depression drug

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Axsome Therapeutics shares soar after FDA grants breakthrough designation to depression drug
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Axsome Therapeutics shares soar on 'breakthrough' FDA status for depression drug

Axsome Therapeutics Inc. shares AXSM, -12.24% jumped 7% in premarket trade Wednesday, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted breakthrough therapy designation to a treatment for major depressive disorder.

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