Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - PRTK STOCK NEWS

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Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRTK) is an innovative biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing transformative treatments for patients, especially those suffering from difficult-to-treat infectious diseases. The company's key focus is on creating drugs that address unmet medical needs, particularly where current treatments are ineffective.

Paratek's lead product, NUZYRA® (omadacycline), is a novel, once-daily antibiotic available in both oral and intravenous forms. NUZYRA is approved in the United States for treating community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) and acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI). This modernized tetracycline is designed to combat antibiotic resistance and is effective against a wide range of Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and atypical bacteria.

Among its recent achievements, Paratek has received orphan drug designation in the European Union for NUZYRA as a potential treatment for non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease. This designation provides significant benefits, including market exclusivity for ten years upon approval, protocol assistance, and potential fee reductions.

Additionally, Paratek is actively engaged in a Phase 2b study for NUZYRA in treating NTM pulmonary disease caused by Mycobacterium abscessus, which represents a potential $1 billion market in the United States. The company is also exploring partnerships to develop and commercialize NUZYRA in Japan and Europe.

Another key project is Paratek's collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). This contract, valued at up to $304 million, supports the development of omadacycline for pulmonary anthrax and the U.S.-based production of NUZYRA.

Paratek exclusively licensed U.S. and greater China rights for SEYSARA® (sarecycline), an oral therapy for severe acne, to Almirall, LLC, retaining development and commercialization rights for the rest of the world.

Financially, Paratek reported $40 million in revenue for Q2 2023, up from $29.6 million in the same period the previous year. However, the company faces challenges, including a net loss of $14.6 million for the quarter and substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern if a proposed merger with Gurnet Point Capital and Novo Holdings A/S does not proceed. This acquisition is valued at approximately $462 million, including debt assumption, and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023.

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