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Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc: Company Investigated by the Portnoy Law Firm

Key Takeaway: Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is being investigated by the Portnoy Law Firm for possible securities fraud, and a class action lawsuit may be filed on behalf of investors. The investigation arises amid concerns surrounding the company's product, vonoprazan, which was found to have trace levels of a nitrosamine impurity during post-approval testing. This finding has contributed to delays in the product's market launch and a significant drop in the company's stock price. Investors who have suffered losses are encouraged to contact the law firm for assistance with their legal rights.

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  • Phathom Pharmaceuticals is under investigation for potential securities fraud.
  • The company's stock price dropped significantly following disclosures of impurity issues with their drug product.
  • Product launches for vonoprazan are delayed due to regulatory concerns.

Full Press Release Details

LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHAT) investors that the firm has initiated an investigation into possible securities fraud and may file a class action on behalf of investors. Phathom investors that lost money on their investment are encouraged to contact Lesley Portnoy, Esq.
Investors are encouraged to contact attorney Lesley F. Portnoy, by phone 844-767-8529 or email: lesley@portnoylaw.com, to discuss their legal rights, or click here to join the case via www.portnoylaw.com. The Portnoy Law Firm can provide a complimentary case evaluation and discuss investors’ options for pursuing claims to recover their losses.
Phathom Pharmaceuticals issued a press release titled "Phathom Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Provides Business Updates" on August 2, 2022, prior to market hours. The press release disclosed that during post-approval testing for the commercial launch of their vonoprazan drug product, the company found trace levels of a nitrosamine impurity. Phathom is currently collaborating with the FDA to implement an additional test method, specification, acceptable intake limit, and controls to address this issue before releasing their first vonoprazan-based products to the market. As a result, the VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK and VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK product launches will be delayed. This news caused Phathom's stock price to drop by 28% or $2.61 per share to close at $6.46 per share on August 2, 2022.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the investigation by the Portnoy Law Firm about?

The Portnoy Law Firm is investigating possible securities fraud involving Phathom Pharmaceuticals.

How can Phathom investors contact the law firm?

Investors can reach attorney Lesley Portnoy at 844-767-8529 or via email at lesley@portnoylaw.com.

What caused the stock price drop for Phathom?

Phathom's stock price dropped due to the discovery of a nitrosamine impurity in their drug during testing.

What products are affected by the delay?

The product launches for VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK and VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK are delayed.

What can investors expect from the Portnoy Law Firm?

The firm offers complimentary case evaluations and options for pursuing claims to recover losses.

Last updated: Apr 14, 2023