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Iterum Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: ITRM) is a pharmaceutical company focused on next generation oral and IV antibiotics designed to treat infections caused by multi-drug resistant pathogens in community and hospital settings. Its news flow centers on the development, approval and commercialization of sulopenem-based therapies, particularly the oral product ORLYNVAH™.
Company press releases highlight regulatory milestones, including U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of ORLYNVAH™ (oral sulopenem) for adult women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs) caused by Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae or Proteus mirabilis who have limited or no alternative oral antibacterial options. News items also cover the U.S. commercial launch of ORLYNVAH™ and its rollout into the community market through a commercialization partnership with EVERSANA Life Science Services, LLC.
Investors and observers following ITRM news will see updates on market access and reimbursement, such as contracts with group purchasing organizations working with major pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), rebate agreements with Medicare Part D PBMs, and coverage developments across commercial, Medicare and government plans. Additional coverage includes specialty distribution arrangements with McKesson and Cencora, which enable physicians to obtain ORLYNVAH™ through preferred channels.
Iterum’s news stream also features patent estate developments in regions such as China, Mexico, Canada, Europe and Japan, as well as scientific presentations at conferences like IDWeek and publication of Phase 3 trial data in NEJM Evidence. Financial result announcements, at-the-market equity offering updates and Nasdaq listing compliance notices provide further context on the company’s capital markets activity.
For those tracking Iterum Therapeutics, the ITRM news page offers a consolidated view of clinical, regulatory, commercial, intellectual property and listing-related announcements that shape the company’s progress in the anti-infective space.
Iterum Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: ITRM) announced a 1-for-15 reverse share split effective at 5:00 p.m. ET on August 17, 2022, with trading to commence on August 18. This move follows shareholder approval at the AGM on June 15, 2022, to comply with Nasdaq's minimum $1.00 per share requirement. Post-split, outstanding shares will decrease from approximately 183.3 million to about 12.2 million. The nominal value of shares will adjust from $0.01 to $0.15. The reverse split also affects other equity instruments and does not create fractional shares, offering cash payments instead.
Iterum Therapeutics (ITRM) announced a planned Phase 3 clinical trial for oral sulopenem targeting uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTI), set to begin enrollment in Q4 2022. The company secured a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) agreement with the FDA, which validates the trial design. Financially, Iterum reported a cash position of $68.9 million as of June 30, 2022, sufficient to fund operations into 2024. However, the net loss increased to $6.7 million for Q2 2022, contrasting with a net income of $7.8 million in Q2 2021.
Iterum Therapeutics announced an agreement with the FDA under the Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) for a Phase 3 clinical trial of oral sulopenem in treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTI). The SPA confirms the trial's design, endpoints, and statistical analysis are sufficient for a potential resubmission of the new drug application (NDA). The study aims to enroll about 1,966 patients and will compare oral sulopenem to Augmentin, with recruitment expected to start in Q4 2022.
Iterum Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: ITRM) announced the granting of a non-statutory share option to purchase 10,000 ordinary shares to a newly hired employee, effective July 5, 2022. The exercise price is set at $0.22 per share, matching the closing price on the grant date. This 10-year option vests on August 30, 2023, contingent on continued employment. The grant aligns with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) as part of the new hire's compensation package.
Iterum focuses on developing next-generation antibiotics to combat multi-drug resistant pathogens, with its lead compound sulopenem in Phase 3 development.
Iterum Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ITRM) has granted a non-statutory share option for 35,000 ordinary shares to a newly hired employee as part of their compensation. The option, effective June 13, 2022, has an exercise price of $0.21 per share and a 10-year term, vesting over four years. This grant aligns with Nasdaq's inducement grant exception, aimed at attracting talent. Iterum is advancing sulopenem, a novel anti-infective, through Phase 3 clinical trials, targeting multi-drug resistant pathogens.
Iterum Therapeutics (ITRM) announced financial results for Q1 2022, revealing a net loss of $3.5 million, significantly improved from $98.9 million in Q1 2021. The company is in alignment with the FDA regarding a new trial for oral sulopenem targeting uncomplicated urinary tract infections, aiming for a potential NDA resubmission. With $75.3 million in cash reserves, Iterum projects a cash runway into 2024. R&D expenses rose to $3.4 million while G&A expenses increased to $3.9 million due to higher share-based compensation.
Iterum Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: ITRM) announced a meeting with the FDA on May 5, 2022, regarding plans for an additional Phase 3 trial of oral sulopenem aimed at treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTI). The company reported reaching alignment with the FDA on trial design, which will compare oral sulopenem with Augmentin® in adult women. Iterum plans to seek a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) agreement from the FDA and aims to start patient enrollment in the second half of 2022. The outcome of the SPA agreement is crucial but does not guarantee FDA approval.
Iterum Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: ITRM) presented two posters at the 32nd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) held in Lisbon from April 23-26, 2022. The presentations highlighted the in vitro activity of its antibiotic, Sulopenem, against anaerobic bacteria and the efficacy of IV to oral Sulopenem in treating complicated intra-abdominal infections compared to standard treatments. The company continues to advance Sulopenem, which has received Fast Track and Qualified Infectious Disease Product designations for seven indications.
Iterum Therapeutics (ITRM) reported its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results, emphasizing progress in its NDA resubmission for oral sulopenem. The firm plans to start a Phase 3 trial for uUTI in H2 2022, aided by a 180-day Nasdaq compliance extension granted on March 9, 2022. Iterum's cash reserves total $81.3 million, sufficient to fund operations into 2024. The net loss narrowed to $4.2 million for Q4 2021, with a full-year loss of $91.6 million. R&D expenses rose to $10.7 million, while G&A expenses reached $13.8 million, reflecting increased pre-commercial activities.
Iterum Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: ITRM) will announce its Q4 and full year 2021 financial results on March 28, 2022, before U.S. markets open. A conference call is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET the same day to discuss these results and provide a business update. The company focuses on developing next-generation antibiotics to combat multi-drug resistant pathogens, with its lead product, sulopenem, in Phase 3 clinical development. It has received QIDP and Fast Track designations for multiple indications.