CorMedix Inc. Announces CMS Grants Pass-Through Status to Defencath
06 June 2024 - 10:30PM
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® qualifies for pass-through status under the
hospital Out-Patient Prospective Payment System (OPPS).
Pass-through status provides for separate payment under Medicare
Part B for the utilization of DefenCath in the out-patient
ambulatory setting for a period of at least two years, and up to a
maximum of three years.
While vascular access for hemodialysis can be
initiated in an inpatient setting, ambulatory surgical centers or
vascular access centers offer a less-invasive, outpatient-based
alternative for patients. The company estimates that up to 100,000
HD-CVC placements occur each year, and pass-through status ensures
that providers are reimbursed separately for administration of
DefenCath in this setting of care. Given that approximately 50% of
catheter-related bloodstream infections, or CRBSIs, can occur
within the first 90 days that a catheter is inserted, it is
critical to protect the line beginning at the time of
placement.
DefenCath® (taurolidine and
heparin)IMPORTANT SAFETY
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.
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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.
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statements, except as required by law.
Investor Contact:Dan FerryManaging
DirectorLifeSci Advisors(617) 430-7576
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