Heartburn

Phathom Pharmaceuticals Launches Direct-to-Consumer Campaign, “VOQUEZNA Can Kick Some Acid”

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PHAT), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel treatments for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, today announces the launch of its new broadcast ad and full-scale, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) campaign, “VOQUEZNA Can Kick Some Acid,” to raise awareness of its powerful first-in-class treatment and encourage people to speak to their doctor about this new treatment option. VOQUEZNA (vonoprazan) is indicated for the healing and maintenance of healing of all severities of Erosive Esophagitis (EE), also referred to as Erosive GERD, and for the relief of related heartburn. VOQUEZNA represents the first major innovation to the U.S. Erosive GERD market in over 30 years.1

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  • The campaign will also be featured on consumer-facing platforms across Facebook, Instagram, waiting room TVs in doctor offices, and digital banner ads.
  • “Phathom is excited to launch our first campaign directly to, and for, the people whose lives we strive to improve every day.
  • To view a video of the “VOQUEZNA Can Kick Some Acid” commercial, click here.
  • Talk with your healthcare provider about the possibility of fundic gland polyps if you have been on VOQUEZNA for a long time.

Rolaids® Bolsters Presence in Convenience Stores Through Strategic Partnership with Lil’ Drug Store Products

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Lil’ Drug Store Products (LDSP) announces a strategic partnership with Procter & Gamble (P&G) for the preferred distribution of Rolaids® – the trusted heartburn relief brand – to convenience and travel retailers nationwide.

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  • Lil’ Drug Store Products (LDSP) announces a strategic partnership with Procter & Gamble (P&G) for the preferred distribution of Rolaids® – the trusted heartburn relief brand – to convenience and travel retailers nationwide.
  • Following P&G’s acquisition of Rolaids, LDSP has emerged as the primary distributor, leading the reintroduction of its diverse product range into key retail channels.
  • This collaboration solidifies LDSP's pivotal role as the convenience distributor of choice for Rolaids, further reinforcing its position as a category leader in the industries it serves.
  • With approximately 45% of heartburn sufferers also identifying as smokers, this underscores the vital role of convenience stores in reaching many individuals experiencing heartburn.

Mahana Therapeutics Acquires Cara Care to Become a Global Leader in the Digital Treatment of Chronic Conditions

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Mahana Therapeutics, a leading provider of digital chronic condition management programs, announced today that it has acquired Berlin-based HiDoc Technologies GmbH, operating as Cara Care, a leader in digital digestive healthcare.

Key Points: 
  • Mahana Therapeutics, a leading provider of digital chronic condition management programs, announced today that it has acquired Berlin-based HiDoc Technologies GmbH, operating as Cara Care, a leader in digital digestive healthcare.
  • The acquisition of Cara Care is expected to accelerate Mahana’s market entry in Europe where the reimbursement of digital programs is outpacing the United States.
  • Cara Care’s IBS prescription-based digital program is currently being prescribed, and reimbursed, to thousands of patients in Germany.
  • "The combination of Mahana and Cara Care is an incredible opportunity to bring together our complementary expertise in chronic digestive health conditions and create a one-of-a-kind global offering of digital programs across the Digestive, Hearing, Dermatology, and Women’s Health markets.

Advisory - Only use authorized nicotine pouches as directed, and do not use unauthorized nicotine pouches

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Consuming multiple nicotine products at the same time, including authorized nicotine replacement therapy products, or varenicline (a prescription smoking cessation drug), may increase the adverse effects of nicotine.

Key Points: 
  • Consuming multiple nicotine products at the same time, including authorized nicotine replacement therapy products, or varenicline (a prescription smoking cessation drug), may increase the adverse effects of nicotine.
  • Use authorized nicotine pouches only as directed:
    To date, Health Canada has authorized only one nicotine pouch , containing 4 mg of nicotine per dose.
  • Nicotine replacement therapies, including nicotine pouches, are not authorized for recreational use or for use by nonsmokers and people under 18 years old.
  • There are no authorized nicotine pouches in Canada that contain more than 4 mg of nicotine per dose.

Herbal medicinal product: Cynarae foliumArray,Array, C: ongoing call for scientific data

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Herbal medicinal product: Cynarae foliumArray,Array, C: ongoing call for scientific data

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Herbal medicinal product: Cynarae foliumArray,Array, C: ongoing call for scientific data

Phathom Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Net loss: Net loss for the fourth quarter 2023 was $79.6 million, compared to $55.0 million for fourth quarter 2022.

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  • Net loss: Net loss for the fourth quarter 2023 was $79.6 million, compared to $55.0 million for fourth quarter 2022.
  • Fourth quarter 2023 net loss included a non-cash charge related to stock-based compensation of $24.6 million compared to $6.7 million for fourth quarter 2022.
  • Phathom will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results and business highlights today, March 7, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.
  • Phathom believes the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to management and investors regarding Phathom's results of operations.

FDA Approves First Treatment to Reduce Risk of Serious Heart Problems Specifically in Adults with Obesity or Overweight

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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"This patient population has a higher risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.

Key Points: 
  • "This patient population has a higher risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
  • Providing a treatment option that is proven to lower this cardiovascular risk is a major advance for public health."
  • Obesity or overweight affect approximately 70% of American adults.
  • Obesity and overweight are serious health issues that increase the risk for premature death and a variety of health problems, including heart attack and stroke.

Gopuff's Brand Bowl Report Illustrates Which Big Game Ads Resulted in Instant Sales

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Gopuff , the app that gets you what you need in as fast as 15 minutes, released its Brand Bowl results following the Big Game.

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  • Gopuff , the app that gets you what you need in as fast as 15 minutes, released its Brand Bowl results following the Big Game.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240213189251/en/
    Gopuff's Brand Bowl report details which commercials had an instant impact on product sales on Gopuff, what customers ordered before, during and after the game, local snacking trends in the competing cities, and more.
  • While many commercials during the Big Game won the hearts and minds of America, Gopuff’s Brand Bowl helps answer the ultimate question: What won their stomachs?
  • Throughout the Big Game on Sunday, Gopuff tracked purchases of advertised brands in the hour following that brand’s commercial.

Phathom Pharmaceuticals Announces VOQUEZNA® (vonoprazan) Tablets for Erosive GERD and Associated Heartburn Added to Express Scripts National Formularies for Commercial Patients

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Given that most Erosive GERD patients have already undergone treatment with a PPI, and many continue to express dissatisfaction with their current regimens, we are pleased with this outcome.

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  • Given that most Erosive GERD patients have already undergone treatment with a PPI, and many continue to express dissatisfaction with their current regimens, we are pleased with this outcome.
  • doi:10.1136/ bmjgast-2022-000941
    VOQUEZNA® (vonoprazan) is a potassium-competitive acid blocker (PCAB) indicated:
    for the healing of all grades of Erosive Esophagitis (Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or Erosive GERD) and relief of heartburn associated with Erosive GERD in adults.
  • for the maintenance of healing of all grades of Erosive GERD and relief of heartburn associated with Erosive GERD in adults.
  • Renal Impairment: For the healing of Erosive GERD, dosage reduction is recommended in patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR

Renexxion Ireland’s European Partner, Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH, has Elected PPI-non-responsive Symptomatic GERD as the Second Naronapride Indication to Develop and Commercialize in their Licensed Territories

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Falk Pharma”), has elected to advance the development of naronapride for patients with proton-pump inhibitor non-responsive symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease (PPI-nrsGERD) as the second indication in their licensed territories.

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  • Falk Pharma”), has elected to advance the development of naronapride for patients with proton-pump inhibitor non-responsive symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease (PPI-nrsGERD) as the second indication in their licensed territories.
  • In October 2021, Renexxion and Dr. Falk Pharma announced an exclusive Licensing and Collaboration Agreement to advance naronapride initially for gastroparesis in Greater Europe (including UK), Russia, Central Asian Republics, and certain Australasian countries.
  • Today, Renexxion is pleased to confirm that Dr. Falk Pharma will also advance naronapride for PPI-non-responsive symptomatic GERD in these regions.
  • This is a welcomed addition to our pipeline which includes naronapride for gastroparesis.”
    “We are very pleased that our European partner, Dr. Falk Pharma, chose PPI-nrsGERD as its next indication for development for naronapride in their territories.