60 Degrees Pharma Announces ARAKODA (tafenoquine) for Malaria Prevention is Now Available on Runway Health Travel Website
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60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: SXTP) announced on April 15, 2026 that ARAKODA (tafenoquine) for malaria prevention is now available to U.S. travelers through the Runway Health telehealth website. Patients can consult a licensed clinician on Runway Health, obtain a prescription if appropriate, and receive delivery prior to travel.
ARAKODA is an FDA-approved once-weekly, broad-spectrum malaria preventive for adults 18+, offered as an alternative to daily prophylaxis after an initial loading phase.
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- ARAKODA available online via Runway Health effective April 15, 2026
- Once-weekly dosing provides an alternative to daily malaria prevention medications
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 | Annual results update | Positive | +15.9% | FY2025 revenue growth, reduced net loss, and multiple commercial/clinical milestones. |
| Mar 18 | Regulatory filing | Positive | -5.8% | NDIN submission for Australian Chestnut Extract and added formulation IP options. |
| Mar 11 | Clinical trial update | Positive | +71.3% | All patients cured of relapsing babesiosis in expanded-use tafenoquine trial. |
| Feb 02 | Access partnership | Positive | -12.3% | GoodRx partnership offering up to 30% savings at 70,000+ pharmacies. |
| Jan 28 | License agreement | Positive | +7.9% | Exercised option for large-scale castanospermine purification for non-Rx use. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
The stock has shown large moves on positive clinical and corporate updates, with mixed alignment between positive news and price reaction, especially around commercial and partnership announcements.
Recent news for SXTP has centered on tafenoquine’s clinical performance and commercial rollout. On Mar 11, 2026, a babesiosis expanded-use update with complete cures drove a 71.28% move. Partnerships like the GoodRx deal on Feb 2, 2026 and today’s Runway Health availability continue the theme of expanding ARAKODA® access. Financial updates on Mar 31, 2026 showed revenue growth and reduced losses, while an NDIN filing and licensing steps signal pipeline diversification.
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- Travelers can now purchase the only once-weekly, broad-spectrum malaria preventive online, through the Runway Health telehealth platform
WASHINGTON, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SXTP; SXTPW) (“60 Degrees Pharma” or the “Company”), a pharmaceutical company focused on developing new medicines for vector-borne disease, today announced ARAKODA® (tafenoquine) for malaria prevention is now available for purchase on the Runway Health website, for U.S. travelers seeking more convenient protection against malaria before visiting endemic regions.
Patients can now conveniently connect with a licensed healthcare professional on Runway Health, who will independently determine whether a prescription for ARAKODA is appropriate, and then have the malaria preventive delivered to their address pre-departure.
ARAKODA is an FDA-approved medication indicated for the prevention of malaria in adults aged 18 years and older. The therapy offers a convenient, once-weekly, broad-spectrum dosing regimen that can be used in any malaria-endemic region after an initial loading phase, providing an alternative to daily malaria prevention medications.
“Availability of once-weekly ARAKODA online finally makes travel-related malaria prevention more convenient and accessible,” said Kristen Landon, chief commercial officer of 60 Degrees Pharma. “The partnership with Runway Health and access to online prescriptions streamlines a critical part of travel to malaria-endemic regions.”
“We are focused on making travel health simple and accessible,” said Josh Rome, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Runway Health. “Adding ARAKODA to our platform gives travelers another effective malaria prevention option, particularly for those who prefer a weekly dosing regimen during their travels.”
Malaria remains a significant health risk for travelers visiting many regions of Africa, South America, Asia, and Oceania. Preventive medications are a key component of travel health planning and are recommended for many destinations where malaria transmission occurs. Travelers can learn more about ARAKODA® and begin the eligibility process by visiting the Runway Health website.
About ARAKODA® (tafenoquine)
Tafenoquine was discovered by Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. Tafenoquine was approved for malaria prophylaxis in 2018 in the United States as ARAKODA® and in Australia as KODATEF®. Both were commercially launched in 2019 and are currently distributed through pharmaceutical wholesaler networks in each respective country. They are available at retail pharmacies as a prescription-only malaria prevention drug. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the long terminal half-life of tafenoquine, which is approximately 16 days, offers the advantage of less frequent dosing for the prophylaxis of malaria. ARAKODA® is not suitable for everyone, and patients and prescribers should review the Important Safety Information below. Individuals at risk of contracting malaria are prescribed ARAKODA® 2 x 100 mg tablets once per day for three days (the loading phase) prior to travel to an area of the world where malaria is endemic, 2 x 100 mg tablets weekly for up to six months during travel, then 2 x 100 mg in the week following travel.
ARAKODA® (tafenoquine) Important Safety Information
ARAKODA® is an antimalarial indicated for the prophylaxis of malaria in patients aged 18 years and older.
Contraindications
ARAKODA® should not be administered to:
- Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (“G6PD”) deficiency or unknown G6PD status;
- Breastfeeding by a lactating woman when the infant is found to be G6PD deficient or if
- G6PD status is unknown;
- Patients with a history of psychotic disorders or current psychotic symptoms; or
- Known hypersensitivity reactions to tafenoquine, other 8-aminoquinolines, or any component of ARAKODA®.
Warnings and Precautions
Hemolytic Anemia: G6PD testing must be performed before prescribing ARAKODA® due to the risk of hemolytic anemia. Monitor patients for signs or symptoms of hemolysis.
G6PD Deficiency in Pregnancy or Lactation: ARAKODA® may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman with a G6PD-deficient fetus. ARAKODA® is not recommended during pregnancy. A G6PD-deficient infant may be at risk for hemolytic anemia from exposure to ARAKODA® through breast milk. Check infant’s G6PD status before breastfeeding begins.
Methemoglobinemia: Asymptomatic elevations in blood methemoglobin have been observed. Initiate appropriate therapy if signs or symptoms of methemoglobinemia occur.
Psychiatric Effects: Serious psychotic adverse reactions have been observed in patients with a history of psychosis or schizophrenia, at doses different from the approved dose. If psychotic symptoms (hallucinations, delusions, or grossly disorganized thinking or behavior) occur, consider discontinuation of ARAKODA® therapy and evaluation by a mental health professional as soon as possible.
Hypersensitivity Reactions: Serious hypersensitivity reactions have been observed with administration of ARAKODA®. If hypersensitivity reactions occur, institute appropriate therapy.
Delayed Adverse Reactions: Due to the long half-life of ARAKODA® (approximately 16 days), psychiatric effects, hemolytic anemia, methemoglobinemia, and hypersensitivity reactions may be delayed in onset and/or duration.
Adverse Reactions: The most common adverse reactions (incidence greater than or equal to 1 percent) were: headache, dizziness, back pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT), motion sickness, insomnia, depression, abnormal dreams, and anxiety.
Drug Interactions
Avoid co-administration with drugs that are substrates of organic cation transporter-2 or multidrug and toxin extrusion transporters.
Use in Specific Populations
Lactation: Advise women not to breastfeed a G6PD-deficient infant or infant with unknown G6PD status during treatment and for 3 months after the last dose of ARAKODA®. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1- 888-834-0225 or the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. The full prescribing information of ARAKODA® is located here.
About 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc., founded in 2010, specializes in developing and commercializing new medicines for the treatment and prevention of vector-borne disease. The Company achieved U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Its lead product, ARAKODA® (tafenoquine) in 2018. ARAKODA is commercially available in the U.S. and Australia. 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc. also collaborates with prominent research and academic organizations in the U.S. and Australia. 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with a subsidiary in Australia. Learn more at www.60degreespharma.com.
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