RedHill Biopharma’s Bekinda phase III study treats last patient: 4 things to know

Tel-Aviv, Israel-based RedHill Biopharma treated the last patient enrolled in its Bekinda’s 24 mg phase III clinical trial.

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Here’s what you should know.

1. The company expects results in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017.

2. Researchers conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of Bekinda in patients with acute gastroenteritis and gastritis.

3. If the FDA approves Bekinda, it would be the first 5-HT3 antiemtetic drug designed for acute gastroenteritis and gastritis available in the United States.

4. RedHill is conducting a phase II study for its 12 mg version. The lower dose can treat diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome. RedHill expects to report results in mid-2017.

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