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Liquidia’s stock $LQDA rose about 10% on Monday following a win in the US Supreme Court for its treprostinil inhalation powder Yutrepia. Liquidia has been fighting United Therapeutics over competing drugs in various court battles over the last several years. The FDA handed down a tentative approval for Yutrepia in August, but also said that Yutrepia won’t receive final approval until Tyvaso’s regulatory exclusivity is over in May 2025. Liquidia’s drug is approved to treat adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD). “United Therapeutics has pulled out all the stops to prevent our product from coming to market at all. And I think with this decision, this product is now going to come to market,” Liquidia’s chief business officer Jason Adair told Endpoints News . “I think that’s a big milestone for us as a company, is that this product is going to come to market when the regulatory exclusivity expires, if not earlier.” In an announcement , Liquidia said the court rejected United Therapeutics’ petition which requested permission to appeal prior decisions in Liquidia’s favor that found that all claims of one of United’s patents are unpatentable. The company added in its announcement that there are currently no patents preventing final FDA approval of Yutrepia, although a trial over another patent is scheduled for June 2025. Thanks to the Supreme Court, the 2022 decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, which invalidated United’s claims of patent infringement — and a decision by the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in 2023 that upheld the board’s decision — are now final and can’t be appealed. Jeffs wrote in a statement that that patent is now unenforceable and Liquidia will “fight for the earliest possible launch” of Yutrepia. Also on Monday, SCOTUS declined to hear a case involving former pharma executive Martin Shkreli, as he sought to reverse a $65 million payment he owes following allegations around his raising the price of the HIV drug Daraprim. Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correctly identify Jason Adair’s quote.

MIAMI, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- eMerge Americas, the premier global technology conference + expo shaping the future of innovation, is thrilled to announce that Martine Rothblatt, PhD, JD, will return as a keynote speaker for eMerge Americas 2025 on March 27-28 in Miami, FL. Renowned for her pioneering work in biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and healthcare, Rothblatt has continued to revolutionize the healthtech space since her first appearance at eMerge Americas in 2015, making her return a highly anticipated highlight 10 years later at the 2025 event. Continue Reading eMerge Americas announces first 2025 keynote speaker. Post this Martine Rothblatt As the founder of Sirius Satellite Radio and founder + CEO of United Therapeutics, Rothblatt has been at the forefront of medical advancements, particularly in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Her leadership has enabled the development of transformative therapies that have saved countless lives. Rothblatt's groundbreaking work in organ transplantation, specifically the use of genetically modified pig organs for human transplants, offers a potential solution to the global organ shortage crisis. Additionally, her company's innovation in the 3D printing of lungs promises to radically alter the future of organ replacement and regenerative medicine. Her remarkable career has earned her numerous accolades, including being named one of Forbes' "100 Greatest Living Business Minds of the Past Century." Rothblatt has also been honored with prestigious awards such as the UCLA Medal—its highest honor—the American Academy of Achievement's Golden Plate Award, and the American Philosophical Society's Benjamin Franklin Medal for Distinguished Achievement in Science. Moreover, Rothblatt has built a biotech enterprise valued at over $15 billion, further solidifying her impact on the medical and business worlds. "The impact of eMerge Americas in fostering collaboration across industries is unparalleled," said Martine Rothblatt, Ph.D., MBA, J.D. "I'm eager to explore how the convergence of AI and biotechnology can solve some of humanity's biggest challenges and revolutionize healthcare for generations to come." "We are incredibly honored to welcome Martine Rothblatt back to eMerge. Her visionary approach to healthtech and her relentless drive to push the limits of what is possible have had a profound impact on both the medical field and the future of humanity," said Melissa Medina, Co-Founder and CEO of eMerge Americas. "Her insights will inspire our attendees as we continue to explore the intersections of technology, healthcare, and innovation." Nearly ten years ago, Rothblatt captivated eMerge attendees with her forward-thinking ideas on the convergence of technology and human life. At eMerge Americas 2025, she will take the stage once again to reflect on the transformative advancements in biotech, artificial intelligence, and digital healthcare over the last decade while offering a glimpse into the future of innovation in these fields. eMerge Americas remains the leading technology conference driving collaboration between global leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts to shape the future of innovation. For more information about eMerge Americas and to stay updated on the latest announcements, visit emergeamericas.com. About eMerge Americas eMerge Americas is the premier global tech event held annually in Miami, shaping the future of tech and innovation. The eMerge signature event, launched in 2014, attracts over 20,000 attendees from 60 countries and over 4,300 unique participating organizations. In addition to the annual conference, eMerge organizes and hosts year-round executive summits, a startup accelerator program, startup pitch competitions, community events, masterclasses, and webinars, and publishes venture activity and investment insights reports. For the last decade, eMerge has served as a global catalyst for innovation and investment, working at the forefront of building the South Florida entrepreneurial and tech ecosystem. SOURCE eMerge Americas WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED

SILVER SPRING, Md. & RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--United Therapeutics Corporation (Nasdaq: UTHR ), a public benefit corporation, today announced that five presentations and one poster across its commercial and development portfolio will be presented at the CHEST 2024 Annual Meeting hosted by the American College of Chest Physicians taking place October 6-9, 2024, in Boston. United Therapeutics will sponsor the Tyvaso DPI®: Clinical Pearls and Drug-Device Characteristics Symposium . In addition, United Therapeutics is proud to sponsor the Women in Chest Medicine Annual Luncheon and the Advanced Practice Providers ( APPs ) in Chest Medicine Forum. “The CHEST Annual Meeting remains an important event for United Therapeutics and the pulmonary hypertension community, and this year we are excited to share additional analyses, particularly from the BREEZE open-label extension study, that continue to expand on these important learnings,” said Andrew Nelsen, PharmD , Vice President, Global Medical Affairs at United Therapeutics. “Equally, we are proud to sponsor a symposium entitled Tyvaso DPI®: Clinical Pearls and Drug-Device Characteristics , as well as a series of rapid-fire presentations showing interesting findings in health care resource utilization, patient reported outcomes, and health-related qualify of life.” Oral Presentations include: Rapid fire original investigation presentation , Tuesday, October 8, 10:20 a.m. to 10:24 a.m. ET: Rapid Area 4B/4071 – Patient-Reported Symptom Burden and Health-Related Quality of Life in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Results from a Patient’s Perspective on Palliative Care Online Survey . Presented by Denise Sese, M.D., Medical University of South Carolina. Rapid fire original investigation presentation , Tuesday, October 8, 10:32 a.m. to 10:36 a.m. ET: Rapid Area 4B/4071 – Initial Validation of the Pulmonary Hypertension Functional Classification Self-Report (PH-FC-SR): A Patient Focused Measure for Use in Research and in the Clinic . Presented by Kristin Highland, M.D., FCCP, Cleveland Clinic. Rapid fire original investigation presentation , Tuesday, October 8, 1:45 p.m. to 1:49 p.m. ET: Rapid Area 4A/4072 – Real-World Hospitalization Differences in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension due to Interstitial Lung Disease: Initiating Inhaled Treprostinil vs. Those Who Remain Untreated . Presented by Steven Cassady, M.D., University of Maryland Medical Center. Rapid fire original investigation presentation , Tuesday, October 8, 2:03 p.m. to 2:07 p.m. ET: Rapid Area 4A/4072 – Long-Term Outcomes and Dosing in the BREEZE Study Optional Extension Phase . Presented by Abubakr Bajwa, MBBS, FCCP, Mayo Clinic. Rapid fire original investigation presentation , Tuesday, October 8, 2:21 p.m. to 2:25 p.m. ET: Rapid Area 4A/4072 – Inhaled Treprostinil for the Treatment of Connective Tissue-Associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension . Presented by Kristin Highland, M.D., FCCP, Cleveland Clinic. Posters include: Poster discussion session , Wednesday, October 9, 10:20 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. ET: 4529/4430 – Real-World Oral Treprostinil Initiations: Insights from Specialty Pharmacy Data . Presented by Daniel Lachant, D.O., University of Rochester Medical Center. Sponsored events include: The APPs in Chest Medicine Forum , Sunday, October 6, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. ET. The event will include a brief presentation on navigating opportunities and challenges APPs face in clinical practice, led by Danielle McCamey, DNP, CRNP, ACNP-BC, FCCP; and Corinne Young, MSN, FNP-C, FCCP. Presenters will give practical tips for making the most of the CHEST 2024 experience. The forum will be held in the Contemporary Ballroom at the Omni Hotel. The Women in Chest Medicine Annual Luncheon , Monday, October 7, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. ET. National negotiation expert and best-selling author, Sara Laschever, will facilitate an interactive conversation about cultivating effective negotiation skills and how to be your best self-advocate. In addition, the 2024 recipient of the CHEST Women’s Lung Health grant will be honored at the luncheon. The luncheon will be held in room 156A at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Tyvaso DPI® (Treprostinil Inhalation Powder): Clinical Pearls and Drug-Device Characteristics , Monday, October 7, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. ET, featuring Anthony Hickey, Ph.D., Sc.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Jennifer H Keeley, DNP, Allegheny General Hospital; and Sandeep Sahay, M.D., FCCP, Houston Methodist Hospital. The symposium will be held at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Momentum ABC Ballroom, Level 5. About Tyvaso® Inhalation Solution and Tyvaso DPI® Inhalation Powder INDICATION TYVASO (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution and TYVASO DPI (treprostinil) Inhalation Powder are prostacyclin mimetics indicated for the treatment of: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH; WHO Group 1) to improve exercise ability. Studies with TYVASO establishing effectiveness predominately included patients with NYHA Functional Class III symptoms and etiologies of idiopathic or heritable PAH (56%) or PAH associated with connective tissue diseases (33%). The effects diminish over the minimum recommended dosing interval of 4 hours; treatment timing can be adjusted for planned activities. While there are long-term data on use of treprostinil by other routes of administration, nearly all clinical experience with inhaled treprostinil has been on a background of an endothelin receptor antagonist (ERA) and/or a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) inhibitor. The controlled clinical experience with TYVASO was limited to 12 weeks in duration. Pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD; WHO Group 3) to improve exercise ability. The study with TYVASO establishing effectiveness predominately included patients with etiologies of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia (IIP) (45%) inclusive of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) (25%), and WHO Group 3 connective tissue disease (22%). IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS TYVASO and TYVASO DPI are pulmonary and systemic vasodilators. In patients with low systemic arterial pressure, either product may produce symptomatic hypotension. Both products inhibit platelet aggregation and increase the risk of bleeding. Co-administration of a cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C8 enzyme inhibitor (e.g., gemfibrozil) may increase exposure (both C max and AUC) to treprostinil. Co-administration of a CYP2C8 enzyme inducer (e.g., rifampin) may decrease exposure to treprostinil. Increased exposure is likely to increase adverse events associated with treprostinil administration, whereas decreased exposure is likely to reduce clinical effectiveness. Like other inhaled prostaglandins, TYVASO and TYVASO DPI may cause acute bronchospasm. Patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other bronchial hyperreactivity, are at increased risk for bronchospasm. Ensure that such patients are treated optimally for reactive airway disease prior to and during treatment with TYVASO and TYVASO DPI. DRUG INTERACTIONS/SPECIFIC POPULATIONS The concomitant use of either product with diuretics, antihypertensives, or other vasodilators may increase the risk of symptomatic hypotension. Human pharmacokinetic studies with an oral formulation of treprostinil (treprostinil diolamine) indicated that co-administration of the cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C8 enzyme inhibitor, gemfibrozil, increases exposure (both C max and AUC) to treprostinil. Co-administration of the CYP2C8 enzyme inducer, rifampin, decreases exposure to treprostinil. It is unclear if the safety and efficacy of treprostinil by the inhalation route are altered by inhibitors or inducers of CYP2C8. Limited case reports of treprostinil use in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes. However, pulmonary arterial hypertension is associated with an increased risk of maternal and fetal mortality. There are no data on the presence of treprostinil in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. Across clinical studies used to establish the effectiveness of TYVASO in patients with PAH and PH‑ILD, 268 (47.8%) patients aged 65 years and over were enrolled. The treatment effects and safety profile observed in geriatric patients were similar to younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, reflecting the greater frequency of hepatic, renal, or cardiac dysfunction, and of concomitant diseases or other drug therapy. ADVERSE REACTIONS Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (WHO Group 1) In a 12-week, placebo-controlled study (TRIUMPH I) of 235 patients with PAH (WHO Group 1 and nearly all NYHA Functional Class III), the most common adverse reactions seen with TYVASO in ≥4% of PAH patients and more than 3% greater than placebo were cough (54% vs 29%), headache (41% vs 23%), throat irritation/pharyngolaryngeal pain (25% vs 14%), nausea (19% vs 11%), flushing (15% vs <1%), and syncope (6% vs <1%). In addition, adverse reactions occurring in ≥4% of patients were dizziness and diarrhea. In a 3-week, open-label, single-sequence, safety and tolerability study (BREEZE) conducted in 51 patients on stable doses of TYVASO who switched to a corresponding dose of TYVASO DPI, the most commonly reported adverse events seen with TYVASO DPI in ≥4% of PAH patients during the 3-week treatment phase included cough (35.3%), headache (15.7%), dyspnea (7.8%), and nausea (5.9%). Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with ILD (WHO Group 3) In a 16-week, placebo-controlled study (INCREASE) of 326 patients with PH-ILD (WHO Group 3), adverse reactions with TYVASO were similar to the experience in studies of PAH. Please see Full Prescribing Information for TYVASO or TYVASO DPI , Instructions for Use manuals for TD-100 and TD-300 TYVASO ® Inhalation System and TYVASO DPI ™ Inhalation Powder , and additional information at www.TYVASOHCP.com or call 1‑877‑UNITHER (1-877-864-8437). TYVISIhcpMAY2022revised United Therapeutics: Enabling Inspiration At United Therapeutics, our vision and mission are one. We use our enthusiasm, creativity, and persistence to innovate for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders. We are bold and unconventional. We have fun, we do good. We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation ( PBC ). Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through (a) the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and (b) technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. You can learn more about what it means to be a PBC here: unither.com/pbc . Forward-Looking Statements Statements included in this press release that are not historical in nature are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, among others, our goals of innovating for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders, furthering our public benefit purpose of developing novel pharmaceutical therapies and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, such as those described in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. Consequently, such forward-looking statements are qualified by the cautionary statements, cautionary language and risk factors set forth in our periodic reports and documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K. We claim the protection of the safe harbor contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for forward-looking statements. We are providing this information as of September 24, 2024, and assume no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release whether as a result of new information, future events, or any other reason. TYVASO and TYVASO DPI are registered trademarks of United Therapeutics Corporation.