BOSTON, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that it will host a live conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 to report its first quarter 2025 financial results and provide a corporate update. To... Read More

Patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity on setmelanotide therapy (n=81) achieved mean BMI change of -16.5% compared with +3.3% for placebo (n=39) at 52 weeks (p<0.0001) -19.2% placebo-adjusted BMI reduction achieved in adult patients 18 years old and older (n=49) at 52 weeks -20.2% placebo-adjusted BMI reduction achieved in patients younger than 18 years old (n=71) at 52 weeks Regulatory submissions in the U.S. and EU... Read More

BOSTON, April 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced the Company will hold a conference call and webcast on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. ET to disclose topline results from the Pivotal Phase 3 TRANSCEND trial evaluating... Read More

BOSTON, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that it reacquired the rights to IMCIVREE ® (setmelanotide) in China, including mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, as the Company agreed to terminate its 2021 licensing agreement... Read More

BOSTON, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced it has received orphan drug designation from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) for setmelanotide as a treatment for acquired hypothalamic obesity. Setmelanotide is... Read More

BOSTON, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, and the Raymond A. Wood Foundation, a patient advocacy organization for survivors of craniopharyngioma and hypothalamic-pituitary brain tumors, today announced a new research collaboration to study... Read More

Fourth quarter 2024 net revenue from global sales of IMCIVREE ® (setmelanotide) of $41.8 million On track to report topline data from global Phase 3 trial evaluating setmelanotide in acquired hypothalamic obesity in the second quarter of 2025 Completed enrollment in the Phase 2 trial of oral MC4R agonist bivamelagon in acquired hypothalamic obesity FDA approved expanded label for IMCIVREE to include children as young as 2... Read More

BOSTON, Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that it will host a live conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 to report its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results and provide a... Read More

BOSTON, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that David Meeker, M.D., Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the upcoming Oppenheimer 35th Annual Healthcare Life Sciences Conference on... Read More

Preliminary unaudited net revenues from global sales of IMCIVREE ® (setmelanotide) of approximately $42 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 and approximately $130 million for the full year of 2024 On track to report topline data from global Phase 3 trial evaluating setmelanotide in acquired hypothalamic obesity in the first half of 2025 Completed enrollment in supplemental Japanese cohort of Phase 3 trial of setmelanotide... Read More

BOSTON, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an expanded indication for IMCIVREE ® (setmelanotide) to include children as young as 2 years old. IMCIVREE is indicated to reduce... Read More

BOSTON, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that the United Kingdom’s Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has expanded the marketing authorization for IMCIVREE ® (setmelanotide) to include the treatment of... Read More

Four Pediatric patients treated in French early-access program achieved meaningful weight reduction at three months on setmelanotide therapy Rhythm announced plans for a new substudy to evaluate setmelanotide therapy in patients with congenital hypothalamic obesity BOSTON, Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the... Read More

BOSTON, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced the publication of results from its Phase 3 VENTURE trial evaluating setmelanotide, a melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) agonist, in children between the ages of 2 and younger than 5 years... Read More

BOSTON, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that on November 7, 2024, the Compensation & Management Development Committee of Rhythm’s Board of Directors granted inducement restricted stock units, or RSUs, covering an aggregate of 15,750... Read More

BOSTON, Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that David Meeker, M.D., Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in fireside chats at two upcoming investor conferences: Guggenheim Securities Healthcare... Read More

Third quarter 2024 net revenue from global sales of IMCIVREE ® (setmelanotide) of $33.3 million Adult patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity (N=8) achieved mean BMI reduction of 12.8% on setmelanotide therapy at three months in French early-access program Top-line data readout for Phase 3 trial evaluating setmelanotide in 120 patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity on track for 1H 2025 sNDA to expand IMCIVREE label... Read More

Real-world data showed mean BMI decrease of 12.8% in adult patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity (N=8) at three months on setmelanotide therapy; mean BMI decrease of 21.3% in patients (n=5) who reached six months Greater reduction in fat mass (29.7%) versus reduction in lean muscle mass (7.7%) reported from Phase 2 trial extension in patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity (n=11) after 12 months Positive data from... Read More

BOSTON and LONDON, Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals , Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM) and Axovia Therapeutics Ltd . today announced a joint research collaboration designed to advance the understanding of Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS). “We believe there is a significant need and opportunity with the growing awareness of BBS to better understand the disease and its epidemiology,” said Prof. Phil Beales, Axovia... Read More

Five posters to be presented at ObesityWeek ® BOSTON, Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that it will host a live conference call and webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 to report its third quarter 2024 financial... Read More

BOSTON, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that on October 4, 2024, the Compensation & Management Development Committee of Rhythm’s Board of Directors granted inducement restricted stock units, or RSUs, covering an aggregate of 30,050... Read More

BOSTON, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that on September 11, 2024, the Compensation & Management Development Committee of Rhythm’s Board of Directors granted inducement restricted stock units, or RSUs, covering an aggregate of... Read More

Label expansion sought to treat younger children with Bardet-Biedl syndrome or POMC/LEPR deficiency FDA sets PDUFA goal date of December 26, 2024 BOSTON, Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug... Read More

BOSTON, Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that David Meeker, M.D., Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the upcoming Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference at Encore Boston... Read More

BOSTON, Aug. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that on August 8, 2024, the Compensation & Management Development Committee of Rhythm’s Board of Directors granted inducement restricted stock units, or RSUs, covering an... Read More

Second quarter 2024 net revenue from global sales of IMCIVREE ® (setmelanotide) of $29.1 million Dosed first patients in supplemental, 12-patient Japanese cohort in global Phase 3 trial evaluating setmelanotide in hypothalamic obesity; On track for topline data from 120-patient, pivotal cohort in 1H 2025 Completed sNDA submission seeking to expand U.S. label of IMCIVREE to treat pediatric patients as young as 2 years old in... Read More

BOSTON, July 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that the European Commission (EC) expanded the marketing authorization for IMCIVREE ® (setmelanotide) to include children between 2 and younger than 6 years old with... Read More

LB54640 has shown targeted effect on MC4R without hyperpigmentation BOSTON, July 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that the first patients have been dosed in the Company’s Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating LB54640, an... Read More

BOSTON, July 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that it will host a live conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 to report its second quarter 2024 financial results and provide a corporate... Read More

BOSTON, July 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that on July 8, 2024, the Compensation & Management Development Committee of Rhythm’s Board of Directors granted inducement restricted stock units, or RSUs, covering an... Read More

BOSTON, July 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced the appointment of Alastair “Al” Garfield, Ph.D. as Chief Scientific Officer, effective July 1. “We are excited to welcome Al back to Rhythm as we continue to leverage our... Read More

European Commission decision anticipated in the second half of 2024 BOSTON, June 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP)... Read More

BOSTON, June 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that on June 6, 2024, the Compensation & Management Development Committee of Rhythm’s Board of Directors granted inducement equity grants covering an aggregate of 56,080... Read More

Participants from the completed Phase 2 hypothalamic obesity trial reported positive changes in sleep, energy levels during setmelanotide therapy in qualitative interviews Separate analysis of patients across MC4R pathway diseases showed one year of treatment with setmelanotide improved NIH, WHO weight classifications Previously reported stage one results from Phase 2 DAYBREAK trial showed potential setmelanotide efficacy in... Read More

BOSTON, June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that David Meeker, M.D., Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at Goldman Sachs 45th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on... Read More

BOSTON, May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued guidance that recommends IMCIVREE ® (setmelanotide) as an option for treating obesity and the... Read More

BOSTON, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that on May 6, 2024, the Compensation Committee of Rhythm’s board of directors granted inducement restricted stock units, or RSUs, covering an aggregate of 15,150 shares of... Read More

First quarter 2024 net revenue from global sales of IMCIVREE ® (setmelanotide) of $26.0 million On track to submit sNDA to the FDA to treat pediatric patients between 2 and younger than 6 years old in approved indications in second quarter of 2024 Phase 3 trial evaluating setmelanotide in hypothalamic obesity remains on track for topline data readout in 1H 2025; dosing of first patients in Japan anticipated in 2Q 2024... Read More

Oral presentation showcased previously disclosed data that demonstrate setmelanotide achieved 3.04 mean reduction in BMI-Z score and 18.4 percent mean reduction in BMI in 12 patients ages 2-<6yo with obesity due to POMC/LEPR deficiency or BBS Company remains on track to complete submission of sNDA to the FDA seeking a label expansion for pediatric patients in 1H 2024 Two additional posters presented at PES 2024 BOSTON, May... Read More

Publication highlights administration of setmelanotide therapy resulted in a mean percent reduction in BMI of 15% at 16 weeks and 26% at one year of treatment Topline data from ongoing pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial in hypothalamic obesity on track for 2Q 2025 BOSTON, April 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the... Read More

BOSTON, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that it will host a live conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 to report its first quarter 2024 financial results and provide a corporate... Read More

BOSTON, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that on April 11, 2024, the Compensation Committee of Rhythm’s board of directors granted inducement equity grants covering an aggregate of 31,220 shares of its common... Read More

BOSTON, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that it has signed an investment agreement with current shareholders, led by Perceptive Advisors LLC and its Discovery Fund and a life-sciences focused institutional... Read More

Three-part study to evaluate safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics now underway RM-718 showed potential to reduce body weight and hyperphagia, no hyperpigmentation observed in preclinical studies BOSTON, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare... Read More

BOSTON, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that on March 6, 2024, the Compensation Committee of Rhythm’s board of directors granted inducement equity grants covering an aggregate of 13,780 shares of its common stock... Read More

BOSTON, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that the Company will participate in two upcoming investor conferences. David Meeker, M.D., Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside... Read More

Supplemental cohort of 12 Japanese patients to be added to global Phase 3 hypothalamic obesity trial, with dosing expected to begin in third quarter of 2024 Significant unmet need with 5,000 to 8,000 patients with hypothalamic obesity estimated to be living in Japan BOSTON, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on... Read More

Fourth quarter 2023 net revenue from global sales of IMCIVREE ® (setmelanotide) of $24.2 million Enrollment completed in 120-patient, pivotal cohort of Phase 3 setmelanotide trial in hypothalamic obesity; top-line data on track for 1H2025 Announced Phase 3 development plans for setmelanotide in hypothalamic obesity in Japan Spain and Italy authorities approve reimbursement for IMCIVREE to treat patients with Bardet-Biedl... Read More

BOSTON, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that on February 2, 2024, the Compensation Committee of Rhythm’s board of directors granted inducement equity grants covering an aggregate of 20,295 shares of its common... Read More

BOSTON, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that the Italian Medicine Agency (AIFA) approved reimbursement ( Gazzetta Ufficiale ) for IMCIVREE ® (setmelanotide) for the treatment of obesity and control of... Read More

BOSTON, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that it will host a live conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, February 22, 2024 to report its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results... Read More

BOSTON, Jan. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that on January 9, 2023, the Compensation Committee of Rhythm’s board of directors granted inducement equity grants covering an aggregate of 13,020 shares of its common... Read More

LB54640 has shown targeted effect on MC4 receptor without hyperpigmentation Rhythm to advance LB54640 in two Phase 2 clinical trials BOSTON, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced it has entered into a global... Read More

Phase 3 hypothalamic obesity top-line data expected in 1H2025 Positive reimbursement decision achieved for IMCIVREE ® (setmelanotide) to treat patients with Bardet-Biedl syndrome and POMC/LEPR deficiencies in Spain IND application for RM-718 accepted by the FDA BOSTON, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the... Read More

BOSTON, Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc . (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that on December 7, 2023, the Compensation Committee of Rhythm’s board of directors granted inducement... Read More

More than 50 poster presentations highlighting new scientific developments to advance the care of people living with rare MC4R pathway diseases Approximately 150 healthcare professionals from 20 countries expected to attend BOSTON, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc . (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living... Read More

Phase 3 trial evaluating setmelanotide in pediatric patients ages 2-<6yo (N=12) over 52 weeks achieved primary endpoint Setmelanotide achieved 3.04 mean reduction in BMI-Z score and 18.4 percent mean reduction in BMI in patients ages 2-<6yo with obesity due to POMC/LEPR deficiency or BBS RM-718 showed potential to reduce body weight and hyperphagia with no off-target cardiovascular effects and no hyperpigmentation observed... Read More

BOSTON, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that on November 8, 2023, the Compensation Committee of Rhythm’s board of directors granted inducement... Read More

Third quarter 2023 net revenue from global sales of IMCIVREE ® (setmelanotide) of $22.5 million More than 100 international patients on reimbursed IMCIVREE therapy Phase 3 hypothalamic obesity trial on track to be fully enrolled by the end of 2023 25.5% mean BMI reduction achieved at one year of setmelanotide therapy in patients with hypothalamic obesity (n=12) who transitioned to long term extension from Ph 2 trial; three... Read More

CADTH recommends reimbursement for weight management in adult and pediatric patients six years of age and older with obesity due to Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS)​ Recommendation based on demonstrated clinical benefit in Phase 3 trial BOSTON, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their... Read More

BOSTON, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that it will host a live conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 to report... Read More

Patients with hypothalamic obesity (n=12) achieved mean BMI reduction of 25.5% at one year on setmelanotide treatment Three of 11 pediatric patients with hypothalamic obesity achieved normal weight at one year based on NIH, WHO weight classifications Additional long-term study data show clinically relevant weight reductions in patients with Bardet-Biedl syndrome and POMC or LEPR deficiency obesity Conference call scheduled... Read More

BOSTON, Oct. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that on October 10, 2023, the Compensation Committee of Rhythm’s board of directors granted inducement... Read More

BOSTON, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that six abstracts have been accepted for presentation – three oral presentations and three posters - at The... Read More

BOSTON, Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced four oral presentations at the 61 st Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) Meeting... Read More

BOSTON, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued a positive opinion on the Company’s orphan drug... Read More

BOSTON, Sept. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that on Sept. 5, 2023, the Compensation Committee of Rhythm’s board of directors granted inducement equity... Read More

BOSTON, Sept. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced an update to its September conference calendar. The Company has cancelled its participation in the H.C.... Read More

BOSTON, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that a new International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) diagnosis code for... Read More

BOSTON, Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that Company management will present at three investor conferences in September: 2023 Wells Fargo Healthcare... Read More

Reimbursed early access program allows for patients with hypothalamic obesity in France to receive setmelanotide treatment Early access designation for hypothalamic obesity comes in addition to Bardet-Biedl syndrome BOSTON, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with... Read More

BOSTON, Aug. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that on August 2, 2023, the Compensation Committee of Rhythm’s board of directors granted inducement equity... Read More

Second quarter 2023 net revenue of $19.2 million from global sales of IMCIVREE ® (setmelanotide) Strong U.S. commercial progress continues with more than 125 new prescriptions for Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) in 2Q 2023, more than 425 since FDA approval Achieved commercial sales milestone and now eligible to receive third investment tranche of $25 million from Healthcare Royalty Partners Announced plans to submit an... Read More

BOSTON, July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced two new publications detailing the burden of hyperphagia and obesity for adult caregivers, families and... Read More

BOSTON, July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that it will host a live conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 to report... Read More

BOSTON, July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that on July 10, 2023, the Compensation Committee of Rhythm’s board of directors granted inducement equity... Read More

Mean BMI reduction of 21.0% from baseline observed in 13 patients at six months, showing progression from 16.8% mean BMI reduction at 16 weeks Phase 3 trial evaluating setmelanotide in acquired hypothalamic obesity ongoing; completion of enrollment expected 1Q 2024 BOSTON, June 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the... Read More

BOSTON, June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that David Meeker, M.D., Chair, Chief Executive Officer and President, will participate in a fireside chat... Read More

BOSTON, June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that on June 2, 2023, the Compensation Committee of Rhythm’s board of directors granted inducement equity... Read More

BOSTON, May 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced a collaboration with Genpharm Services FZ LLC (Genpharm) to commercialize IMCIVREE ® (setmelanotide) in Gulf... Read More

First and only approved therapy in Canada that targets genetic impairment in the MC4R pathway - a root cause of early-onset, severe obesity in these patients Approval granted following a Priority Review by Health Canada BOSTON, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced that Health Canada has approved IMCIVREE ® (setmelanotide... Read More

BOSTON, May 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that on May 2, 2023, the Compensation Committee of Rhythm’s board of directors granted inducement equity... Read More

Strong U.S. commercial progress continues for IMCIVREE ® (setmelanotide) with more than 300 new prescriptions for Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) received since FDA approval Launched IMCIVREE for BBS in Germany with federal reimbursement First patients dosed in pivotal Phase 3 trial evaluating setmelanotide in acquired hypothalamic obesity; completion of enrollment expected 1Q 2024 Executing on six clinical trials with three... Read More

BOSTON, April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced the commercial launch of IMCIVREE ® (setmelanotide) in Germany for the treatment of obesity and control of... Read More

BOSTON, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that it will host a live conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 to report its... Read More

BOSTON, April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that David Meeker, M.D., Chair, Chief Executive Officer and President, will participate in a fireside chat... Read More

BOSTON, April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that on April 4, 2023, the Compensation Committee of Rhythm’s board of directors granted inducement equity... Read More

Interview-based research published in Advances in Therapy demonstrates setmelanotide improved hyperphagia and reduced body weight and obsessive focus on food Company also announces publication of health state utilities study in hyperphagia BOSTON, March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their... Read More

BOSTON, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that on March 1, 2023, the Compensation Committee of Rhythm’s board of directors granted inducement equity... Read More

IMCIVREE ® U.S. launch for Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) reflects strong demand with more than 200 new prescriptions received since FDA approval IMCIVREE now available in eight ex-U.S. markets; first commercial sales for BBS expected in Germany in 2Q 2023 Pivotal Phase 3 trial evaluating setmelanotide in acquired hypothalamic obesity initiated Acquired Xinvento B.V., a rare disease company in preclinical development for... Read More

Rare disease company in preclinical development for congenital hyperinsulinism Acquisition is strong strategic fit with Rhythm’s rare endocrinology focus and provides meaningful new development opportunity Expect to initiate clinical development in 2024 BOSTON and AMSTERDAM, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on... Read More

BOSTON, Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that it will host a live conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 to report... Read More

BOSTON, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that on February 2, 2023, the Compensation Committee of Rhythm’s board of directors granted inducement... Read More

Patients reported clinically meaningful improvements across multiple health-related quality of life measures following 52 weeks of treatment with setmelanotide Analysis published in Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases BOSTON, Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with... Read More

BOSTON, Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases, today announced that on January 3, 2023, the Compensation Committee of Rhythm’s board of directors granted inducement equity... Read More