HCV Phase III Program Progress
The global Phase III program for HCV is on track with patient enrollment for the North American trial, CBEYOND, expected to complete next month. Top-line results are anticipated in mid-2026. The Sea Forward trial, outside North America, is also progressing with enrollment completion expected mid-2026 and results by late 2026.
Strong Financial Position
Atea Pharmaceuticals maintains a strong balance sheet with approximately $329.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, providing financial runway through 2027.
New Research and Pipeline Expansion
Announced new research findings on bemifovir's unique dual mechanism of action against HCV. Additionally, the antiviral hepatitis pipeline is expanding to include hepatitis E, targeting a major unmet medical need in immunocompromised patients.
Positive Data from Liver Meeting 2025
Presented multiple datasets reinforcing the clinical profile of the bemifovir and riluzole regimen for HCV, including predictions of a cure time of seven to eight weeks and no impact from NS5A resistant variants at baseline.
No Drug-Drug Interaction with Acid-Reducing Therapy
Recent data shows no interaction with famotidine and prior data showed no interaction with proton pump inhibitors, a significant differentiator from Epclusa.