RedHill Biopharma Ltd. has launched Talicia (omeprazole magnesium, amoxicillin and rifabutin) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – making it available by prescription to treat adults with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection.
 
H. pylori is a bacteria that can infect the lining of the stomach and duodenum. Infection with H. pylori is a major risk factor for gastric ulcers and stomach cancer.
 
The commercial launch of Talicia in the UAE triggers RedHill’s eligibility for additional potential milestone payments, minimum sales payments and tiered royalties up to mid-teens on net sales. Talicia is the first approved low-dose rifabutin-containing all-in-one combination product in the UAE specifically designed to treat H. pylori.
 
“We are delighted with the commercial launch of Talicia in the UAE, bringing this important medicine to patients in the region,” said Rick Scruggs, President, RedHill Biopharma Inc. & Chief Commercial Officer. “As one of the strongest risk factors for gastric cancer, H. pylori is a major public health concern. With 41% of the UAE population infected by H. pylori and the alarming failure rates of clarithromycin-based therapies, there is a significant medical need for a highly effective first-line H. pylori therapy. Our efforts to make Talicia available to patients in more countries continue as we work to explore additional opportunities with existing and potential partners.”