CorMedix Inc. today announced that the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has determined that DefenCath ® meets the criteria for a Transitional Drug Add-On Payment (TDAPA) in the anti-infective functional category, beginning on July 1, 2024.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CorMedix Inc. (Nasdaq: CRMD), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for life-threatening diseases and conditions, today announced that the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has determined that DefenCath® meets the criteria for a Transitional Drug Add-On Payment (TDAPA) in the anti-infective functional category, beginning on July 1, 2024. The TDAPA program currently provides for five years of additional payment reimbursement beyond the ESRD bundled rate to outpatient providers, and aligns with CorMedix’s upcoming outpatient launch in July.
Joseph Todisco, Chief Executive Officer of CorMedix commented, “CMS determination of TDAPA eligibility for DefenCath is a critical step toward ensuring this innovative preventative drug product is available for patients in the outpatient dialysis setting. We are pleased that CMS was able to take timely action on our application for a July 1st effective date, and we intend to work closely with outpatient dialysis providers to ensure proper TDAPA implementation.”
DefenCath (taurolidine and heparin) catheter lock solution (CLS) is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) in adult patients with kidney failure receiving chronic hemodialysis through a central venous catheter (HD-CVC). To learn more about DefenCath, visit DefenCath.com.
DefenCath® (taurolidine and heparin)
IMPORTANTSAFETY INFORMATION
These highlights do not include all the information needed to use DefenCath safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for DefenCath.
LIMITED POPULATION: DefenCath is indicated to reduce the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) in adult patients with kidney failure receiving chronic hemodialysis (HD) through a central venous catheter (CVC). This drug is indicated for use in a limited and specific population of patients.
DefenCath is contraindicated and has warnings and precautions in patients with:
- Known heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT).
- Known hypersensitivity to any drug products in DefenCath, including taurolidine, heparin or the citrate excipient or pork products.
If exposure to either of the above occurs, discontinue use of DefenCath and institute appropriate supportive measures.
To report any safety concerns including suspected adverse reactions, contact CorMedix Inc. at 1-888-424-6345 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or visit www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Please see the full Prescribing Information.
About CorMedix
CorMedix Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for the prevention and treatment of life-threatening conditions and diseases. The Company is focused on commercializing its lead product DefenCath®, which was approved by the FDA on November 15, 2023 and launched in inpatient settings in April 2024. CorMedix anticipates the commercial launch of DefenCath in outpatient settings in July 2024. CorMedix also intends to develop DefenCath as a catheter lock solution for use in other patient populations. For more information visit: www.cormedix.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of words such as, but not limited to, “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “plan,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions or variations intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, regarding management’s expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or CorMedix’s prospects should be considered forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from projections or estimates due to a variety of important factors, and readers are directed to the Risk Factors identified in CorMedix’s filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or upon request from CorMedix. CorMedix may not actually achieve the goals or plans described in its forward-looking statements, and such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Investors should not place undue reliance on these statements. CorMedix assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Investor Contact:
Dan Ferry
Managing Director
LifeSci Advisors
(617) 430-7576
