Once-a-night pill could stop your partner snoring for good, scientists say

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If your partner snores, you’ll likely be used to sleepless nights with a pillow placed firmly over your ears. But the days of not-so-gently nudging your partner to get them to be quiet could be a thing of the past, thanks to a new once-a-night pill. The pill, called AD109, has been developed by pharmaceutical company Apnimed as a treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea - a condition characterised by snoring and interrupted breathing at night.

Dr Larry Miller, CEO of Apnimed, said: “Obstructive Sleep Apnea represents a significant public health problem in the US and around the globe and current treatment options do not meet the needs of patients. “We believe that AD109, an oral drug candidate dosed once-daily at bedtime, could be a significant breakthrough for these patients.”