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Rhythm’s Imcivree (setmelanotide) Receives EC’s Approval for the Treatment of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome

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Rhythm’s Imcivree (setmelanotide) Receives EC’s Approval for the Treatment of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome

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  • The EC has approved Imcivree for the treatment of obesity and control of hunger associated with genetically confirmed BBS in adult & pediatric patients (≥6yrs.) with impairments in the MC4R pathway due to genetic diseases
  • The expansion of Imcivree has led to the eligibility of Rhythm to receive an additional investment of $37.5M under the Revenue Interest Agreement with HealthCare Royalty & remains eligible to receive an additional investment amount of $25M payable upon achievement of agreed sales milestones in 2023
  • Additionally, Imcivree has received a Priority Review from Health Canada for the treatment of obesity & control of hunger in BBS, biallelic POMC, PCSK1, or LEPR deficiency

Ref: Globenewswire | Image: Rhythm

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