Phathom Pharmaceuticals reported a net loss of $35.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2021, driven by a net loss from operations of $33.0 million. Research and development expenses decreased to $13.5 million, while general and administrative expenses increased to $19.5 million.
Net loss for Q4 2021 was $35.8 million, compared to $53.7 million for Q4 2020.
Net loss from operations for Q4 2021 was $33.0 million, including a $4.3 million non-cash charge related to stock-based compensation.
Research and development expenses decreased to $13.5 million in Q4 2021, compared to $41.6 million in Q4 2020.
General and administrative expenses increased to $19.5 million in Q4 2021, compared to $10.8 million in Q4 2020, due to the buildout of the commercial function.
Phathom anticipates an NDA submission for erosive esophagitis in March 2022, FDA approval of vonoprazan-based regimens for H. pylori treatment by May 3, 2022, a U.S. launch of vonoprazan for H. pylori in the second half of 2022, and enrollment completion of a Phase 3 NERD trial in the second half of 2022.