NEW YORK, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Rhythm" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: RYTM). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at [email protected] or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Rhythm and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
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On February 24, 2022, Rhythm issued a press release "announc[ing] that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended by three months the review period for the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) for the treatment of obesity and control of hunger in adult and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) or Alström syndrome." Rhythm advised investors that "[o]n February 23, the FDA notified the Company that the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date has been revised to June 16, 2022."
On this news, Rhythm's stock price fell $1.11 per share, or 13.26%, to close at $7.26 per share on February 24, 2022.
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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
[email protected]
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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