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Phathom Pharmaceuticals Announces Commercial Availability of VOQUEZNA® (vonoprazan) Tablets, a Powerful First-In-Class PCAB for the Treatment of Erosive GERD and Relief of Associated Heartburn
VOQUEZNA, the first and only FDA-approved potassium-competitive acid blocker (PCAB), is now available through major retail pharmacies and BlinkRx, an
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[{"type":"text","content":"VOQUEZNA, the first and only FDA-approved potassium-competitive acid blocker (PCAB), is now available through major retail pharmacies and BlinkRx, an end-to-end digital fulfillment channelVOQUEZNA tablets in 30-count bottles are now commercially available for the healing and maintenance of healing of all severities of Erosive GERD, and relief of heartburn associated with Erosive GERD1 FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PHAT), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel treatments for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, today announced the U.S. commercial availability of VOQUEZNA® (vonoprazan). VOQUEZNA is now available for the treatment of adults with Erosive Esophagitis, also known as Erosive GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), and the relief of heartburn associated with Erosive GERD.1 As the first and only approved potassium-competitive acid blocker (PCAB) in the U.S., this milestone brings the power of a new class of acid suppression treatment to a disease with high unmet need. “We are thrilled to announce the commercial availability of our first-in-class medication, VOQUEZNA, now available for the millions of people in the U.S. suffering from Erosive GERD,” said Martin Gilligan, Chief Commercial Officer at Phathom Pharmaceuticals. “For over three decades, there has been no major innovation in this category. We are excited to introduce VOQUEZNA to patients and healthcare providers, as it has been shown to provide rapid, potent, and durable acid suppression and has the power to help heal Erosive GERD for patients seeking a new and effective treatment option.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved VOQUEZNA for the healing of all severities (grades) of Erosive GERD, maintenance of healing of all severities of Erosive GERD, and relief of heartburn associated with Erosive GERD in adults.1 Its novel mechanism of action (MOA) provides rapid, potent, and durable acid suppression in a way that is distinct from other prescription and over-the-counter medications.2 Additionally, VOQUEZNA does not have the burden of mealtime dosing, whereas most PPIs must always be taken with food.1 In a Phase 3, randomized clinical study, VOQUEZNA 20 mg met the primary endpoint of non-inferiority for complete healing by Week 8 in patients wi...