“As the only treatment for infantile hemangiomas that require systemic therapy, HEMANGEOL is a critical medication and a strong fit with Eton’s orphan-focused commercial model. We look forward to expanding access to treatment by incorporating our Eton Cares patient support program, which includes our $0 commercial co-pay and best-in-class specialty distribution,” said Sean Brynjelsen, CEO of Eton Pharmaceuticals.
“With this acquisition and the recent approval of DESMODA™ (desmopressin acetate), Eton has now achieved its long-held goal of ten commercial products,” Brynjelsen continued. “This major milestone reflects our continued progress toward building the largest rare disease portfolio in the United States.”
Infantile hemangiomas are non-cancerous vascular tumors which typically appear in the first days or weeks of a newborn’s life. In severe cases, infantile hemangiomas can lead to serious complications including loss of vision, trouble breathing, or physical deformities, and require intervention with systemic therapy. Treatment with HEMANGEOL is typically initiated between ages five weeks to five months and continues for approximately six months. It is estimated that approximately 5,000-10,000 infants are treated with HEMANGEOL annually in the United States.
The transaction is expected to be accretive to 2026 earnings and will be financed with the company’s cash on hand. Pierre Fabre will continue commercializing HEMANGEOL globally, and in the U.S. until April 30. Effective May 1, Eton will commercialize HEMANGEOL in the U.S. Eton plans to administer the Company’s best-in-class Eton Cares Program which provides prescription fulfillment, insurance benefits investigation, educational support, financial assistance for qualified patients, and other services designed to help patients access treatment. Eton Cares will offer co-pay assistance with $0 co-pay for qualifying patients.
Do not give HEMANGEOL to your child if your child:
- was born prematurely and has not reached the corrected age of 5 weeks
- weighs less than 4 ½ pounds
- is allergic to propranolol or any of the other ingredients in HEMANGEOL
- has asthma or a history of breathing problems
- has a heart problem, slow heart rate (less than 80 heart beats per minute), very low blood pressure
- is at risk for low blood sugar, for example is vomiting or unable to take feedings
- has high blood pressure caused by a tumor on the adrenal gland, called “pheochromocytoma”
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially if your child is not taking feedings, or is vomiting. HEMANGEOL may make it more difficult to recognize the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar in your child. To help reduce the risk of low blood sugar with HEMANGEOL, give HEMANGEOL during or shortly after feeding your child. Feed your child regularly during treatment. Tell your doctor if your child has a poor appetite. If your child is not taking feedings, due to an illness or vomiting, do not give HEMANGEOL until your child is taking feedings normally again.
If your child has any of the signs or symptoms of low blood sugar listed below during treatment with HEMANGEOL, stop giving your child HEMANGEOL and call your doctor or go to the nearest emergency room right away.
Signs or symptoms of low blood sugar include: pale, blue or purple skin color, sweating, irritability, crying for no apparent reason, irregular or fast heartbeat, poor feeding, low body temperature, unusual sleepiness, seizures, breathing stops for short periods of time, and loss of consciousness
Other serious side effects can include:
- New or worsening slow heart rate (bradycardia) or low blood pressure (hypotension).
- Breathing problems or wheezing.
- Stroke. HEMANGEOL may increase the risk of stroke in certain children who have severe problems with the blood vessels in their brain, particularly if your child has a large hemangioma that affects the face or head.
About Eton Pharmaceuticals
Eton is an innovative pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing treatments for rare diseases. The Company currently has ten commercial rare disease products: KHINDIVITM, INCRELEX®, ALKINDI SPRINKLE®, DESMODA™, GALZIN®, HEMANGEOL®, PKU GOLIKE®, Carglumic Acid, Betaine Anhydrous, and Nitisinone. The Company has four additional product candidates in late-stage development: Amglidia®, ET-700, ET-800 and ZENEO® hydrocortisone autoinjector.
For more information, please visit www.etonpharma.com.
