CUMBERLAND PHARMACEUTICALS LAUNCHES U.S. PROMOTION OF TALICIA®

Rhea-AI Summary

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: CPIX) launched a national U.S. sales promotion for Talicia on Feb 25, 2026, under a co-commercialization agreement with RedHill Biopharma.

Talicia is an FDA-approved, all-in-one oral capsule for H. pylori, patent protected through 2042 with eight years of U.S. market exclusivity under QIDP; Cumberland will use its field sales force to expand prescriptions and patient access.

Positive

• Cumberland began U.S. sales promotion for Talicia on Feb 25, 2026
• Talicia has U.S. patent protection through 2042
• Talicia received 8 years of U.S. market exclusivity under QIDP
• Company will deploy existing field sales force to promote Talicia nationally

Negative

• Commercial success depends on adoption despite current therapy resistance rates of 25–40%
• Market access challenges remain despite exclusivity given H. pylori treatment complexity

Key Figures

U.S. market exclusivity: 8 years Patent protection: Through 2042 U.S. prevalence: 35% of adult population +5 more

8 metrics

U.S. market exclusivity 8 years Talicia Qualified Infectious Disease Product designation

Patent protection Through 2042 Talicia U.S. patent term

U.S. prevalence 35% of adult population Share of U.S. adults affected by H. pylori infection

U.S. deaths 11,000 annually Estimated H. pylori-related deaths per year in the U.S.

Gastric cancer share 70%–90% of cases Proportion of gastric cancer cases linked to H. pylori

U.S. gastric cancer 27,000 diagnosed annually Annual new U.S. gastric cancer diagnoses

Global gastric cancer deaths 800,000 per year Global annual deaths from gastric cancer

Therapy failure rate 25%–40% of patients Current H. pylori therapies failing to eradicate infection

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Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 04 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 04	Fast Track designation	Positive	+4.0%	FDA granted Fast Track for oral ifetroban in DMD heart disease.
Dec 08	Reimbursement update	Positive	-9.2%	CMS linked Caldolor J-code J1741 to a reimbursement price.
Nov 04	Revenue update	Positive	-3.6%	Reported Q3 2025 revenue growth and balance sheet metrics.
Oct 28	Earnings announcement	Neutral	-1.5%	Scheduled release and call for Q3 2025 results and update.
Oct 20	Talicia JV deal	Positive	+3.5%	Announced Talicia U.S. co-commercialization joint venture with RedHill.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive regulatory and commercial milestones have often produced aligned price gains, but some constructive reimbursement and revenue updates saw negative reactions, indicating inconsistent follow-through on good news.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Cumberland reported several catalysts: FDA Fast Track status for its DMD program on Feb 4, 2026 with a +3.96% move, a Talicia co-commercialization JV on Oct 20, 2025 with a +3.49% move, and CMS reimbursement support for Caldolor on Dec 8, 2025, which coincided with a -9.21% reaction. The new Talicia U.S. promotional launch extends that October JV commercialization story, deepening Cumberland’s focus on differentiated, branded therapies.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights the full U.S. promotional launch of Talicia, an FDA‑approved H. pylori ...

Analysis

This announcement highlights the full U.S. promotional launch of Talicia, an FDA‑approved H. pylori therapy with 8 years of U.S. exclusivity and patent protection through 2042. It builds on the existing Talicia co‑commercialization structure and uses Cumberland’s established sales force. In context with recent Fast Track status for ifetroban and prior revenue growth, key watchpoints include prescription trends for Talicia and progress across the Phase 2 ifetroban programs.

Key Terms

helicobacter pylori, proton pump inhibitor, qualified infectious disease product, phase 2, +1 more

5 terms

helicobacter pylori medical

"Talicia is an FDA-approved oral capsule indicated for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection in adults"

Helicobacter pylori is a curved bacterium that lives in the stomach and can cause long‑lasting inflammation, peptic ulcers and higher risk of stomach cancer. For investors it matters because the bacterium’s widespread infection drives demand for tests, treatments, antibiotics and potential vaccines, affecting clinical trial activity, regulatory approvals and sales—like a persistent leak that creates ongoing repair costs and market opportunities.

proton pump inhibitor medical

"combination of two antibiotics (amoxicillin and rifabutin) and a proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole)"

A proton pump inhibitor is a type of medication that reduces acid production in the stomach by blocking the cellular “pumps” that make acid, similar to turning down a faucet to stop water flow. For investors, these drugs matter because they are widely prescribed for acid-related conditions, generate significant and often recurring sales, and can influence a company's revenue, patent value, and exposure to regulatory or safety developments.

qualified infectious disease product regulatory

"received eight years of U.S. market exclusivity under its Qualified Infectious Disease Product designation"

A qualified infectious disease product is a drug or biologic given a special regulatory label because it targets serious or life‑threatening infections and meets public‑health needs. The label brings incentives such as faster regulatory review, development tax benefits, and extra time with market exclusivity—think of it as a VIP pass and an extended storefront lease that can speed approval and delay generic competition. For investors, that can raise a candidate’s commercial value, lower development risk and make partnerships or buyouts more likely.

phase 2 medical

"series of Phase 2 clinical programs underway evaluating its ifetroban product candidate"

Phase 2 is the mid-stage clinical trial where a new drug or treatment is tested in a larger group of patients to see if it works and to keep checking safety after initial human testing. Think of it as a field test that proves whether a product actually delivers its promised benefit. Investors watch Phase 2 closely because its results strongly influence a medicine’s chances of reaching the market, the size of its potential sales, and the company’s valuation.

duchenne muscular dystrophy medical

"ifetroban product candidate in patients with Systemic Sclerosis and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, in addition to Duchenne muscular dystrophy"

A rare, inherited condition that progressively weakens muscles, Duchenne muscular dystrophy causes the body’s muscle fibers to break down over time, often leading to severe disability. For investors, it matters because the small, well-defined patient population, high unmet medical need and complex regulatory and pricing dynamics mean successes or failures in clinical trials, approvals, or therapies can have outsized effects on a company’s valuation and future revenue prospects.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: CPIX), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing new products for rare diseases, today announced the launch of its national sales promotional for Talicia^®.  Cumberland has assumed responsibility for the distribution and sales promotion of the brand in the U.S. under the co-commercialization agreement with RedHill Biopharma.

Talicia is an FDA-approved oral capsule indicated for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection in adults, a bacterial infection and leading risk factor for gastric cancer. Talicia is the only all-in-one treatment containing omeprazole, amoxicillin and rifabutin and is now listed as a first-line option in the American College of Gastroenterology guidelines for H. pylori infections. Talicia is patent protected through 2042 and received eight years of U.S. market exclusivity under its Qualified Infectious Disease Product designation.

"We believe this represents an important catalyst for the next phase of Talicia's growth," said A.J. Kazimi, CEO of Cumberland Pharmaceuticals. "We are executing the full breadth of sales and marketing initiatives underway to support Talicia's continued momentum. Our focus is on strengthening prescription growth while expanding number of patients helped by this treatment."

The launch expands Cumberland's specialty product portfolio and reflects the company's strategy of leveraging its established commercial infrastructure to drive growth from its differentiated, FDA-approved brands. As part of the launch, Cumberland is utilizing its existing field sales force division with supporting marketing initiatives designed to increase awareness among gastroenterologists and other prescribing physicians.

H. pylori infection affects approximately 35% of the U.S. adult population and is a leading cause of gastric cancer, contributing to an estimated 11,000 related deaths annually in the U.S. Cumberland and its commercialization partner are aligning key commercial resources to ensure broader access to this clinically differentiated therapy.

About H. pylori
H. pylori is a bacterial infection that affects approximately 35% of the U.S. adult population (an estimated 1.6 million U.S. patients are treated annually) rising to more than 50% globally. Classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a Group 1 carcinogen, H. pylori is the strongest known risk factor for gastric cancer (between 70% to 90% of cases with more than 27,000 Americans diagnosed with gastric cancer annually and approximately 800,000 deaths globally per year), a major risk factor for peptic ulcer disease (90% of cases) and gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma. Eradication of H. pylori is becoming increasingly difficult, with current therapies failing in approximately 25-40% of patients who remain H. pylori-positive due to high resistance of H. pylori to antibiotics, especially clarithromycin, which is still commonly used in standard combination therapies.

About Talicia^®
Approved by the FDA for the treatment of H. pylori infection in adults in November 2019, Talicia is a novel, fixed-dose, all-in-one oral capsule combination of two antibiotics (amoxicillin and rifabutin) and a proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole). Talicia received eight years of U.S. market exclusivity under its Qualified Infectious Disease Product (QIDP) designation and is also covered by U.S. patents extending patent protection through 2042 with additional patents and applications pending and granted in various territories worldwide. Talicia is also approved by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Health.
For full prescribing information, visit www.talicia.com.

About Cumberland Pharmaceuticals

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. is the largest biopharmaceutical company founded and headquartered in Tennessee and is focused on providing unique products that improve the quality of patient care. The company develops, acquires, and commercializes products for the hospital acute care, gastroenterology and oncology market segments. The company's portfolio of FDA-approved brands includes:

• Acetadote^® (acetylcysteine) injection, for the treatment of acetaminophen poisoning;
• Caldolor^® (ibuprofen) injection, for the treatment of pain and fever;
• Kristalose^® (lactulose) oral, a prescription laxative, for the treatment of constipation;
• Sancuso^® (granisetron) transdermal, for the prevention of nausea and vomiting in patients receiving certain types of chemotherapy treatment;
• Vaprisol^® (conivaptan) injection, to raise serum sodium levels in hospitalized patients with euvolemic and hypervolemic hyponatremia;
• Vibativ^® (telavancin) injection, for the treatment of certain serious bacterial infections including hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia, as well as complicated skin and skin structure infections; and
• Talicia^® (omeprazole, amoxicillin and rifabutin) oral capsule, for the treatment of H. pylori infection.

The company also has a series of Phase 2 clinical programs underway evaluating its ifetroban product candidate in patients with Systemic Sclerosis and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, in addition to Duchenne muscular dystrophy.  For more information on Cumberland's approved products, including full prescribing information, please visit the individual product websites, which can be found on the company's website at www.cumberlandpharma.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to certain risks and reflect Cumberland's current views on future events based on what it believes are reasonable assumptions. No assurance can be given that these events will occur. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the company's intent, belief or expectations, and can be identified by the use of terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "should," "seek," "anticipate," "look forward" and other comparable terms or the negative thereof. As with any business, all phases of Cumberland's operations are subject to factors outside of its control, and any one or combination of these factors could materially affect Cumberland's operation results. These factors include macroeconomic conditions, including rising interest rates and inflation, competition, an inability of manufacturers to produce Cumberland's products on a timely basis, failure of manufacturers to comply with regulations applicable to pharmaceutical manufacturers, natural disasters, public health epidemics, maintaining an effective sales and marketing infrastructure, and other events beyond the company's control as more fully discussed in its most recent annual report on Form 10-K as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), as well as the company's other filings with the SEC from time to time. There can be no assurance that results anticipated by the company will be realized or that they will have the expected effects. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The company does not undertake any obligation to publicly revise these statements to reflect events after the date hereof.

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SOURCE Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FAQ

What did Cumberland announce about Talicia on Feb 25, 2026 (CPIX)?

Cumberland launched a national U.S. sales promotion for Talicia on Feb 25, 2026. According to the company, Cumberland assumed U.S. distribution and co-commercialization responsibilities with RedHill to drive prescription growth.

How long is Talicia patent protection and exclusivity for CPIX shareholders?

Talicia is patent protected through 2042 and has 8 years of U.S. market exclusivity under QIDP. According to the company, these protections support long-term commercialization in the U.S. market.

What is Talicia indicated for and why is it differentiated (CPIX)?

Talicia is FDA-approved to treat H. pylori infection in adults and is an all-in-one capsule of omeprazole, amoxicillin and rifabutin. According to the company, it is listed as a first-line option in ACG guidelines.

How will Cumberland commercialize Talicia in the U.S. (CPIX)?

Cumberland will use its existing field sales force and marketing initiatives to increase awareness among gastroenterologists. According to the company, the effort aims to strengthen prescription growth and broaden patient access.

What is the U.S. prevalence and treatment context for H. pylori cited by CPIX?

The company reports H. pylori affects about 35% of U.S. adults with ~1.6 million U.S. patients treated annually. According to the company, eradication is challenged by 25–40% therapy failure due to antibiotic resistance.

Does the Feb 25, 2026 announcement change Cumberland's product portfolio strategy (CPIX)?

Yes. Cumberland stated the Talicia launch expands its specialty product portfolio and leverages existing commercial infrastructure. According to the company, this aligns with its strategy to drive growth from differentiated, FDA-approved brands.