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Achieve Life Sciences to Present at the Barclays 27th Annual Global Healthcare Conference
ACHVAchieve Life Sciences(ACHV) GlobeNewswire·2025-03-07 13:30

Company Overview - Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. is a late-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the global development and commercialization of cytisinicline as a treatment for nicotine dependence and smoking cessation [3] - The company has successfully completed two Phase 3 studies for smoking cessation and one Phase 2 study for vaping cessation, with plans to submit a new drug application in Q2 2025 [3][6] Product Information - Cytisinicline is a plant-based alkaloid that interacts with nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the brain, aimed at reducing nicotine cravings and the satisfaction associated with nicotine products [6] - Approximately 29 million adults smoke combustible cigarettes in the U.S., with tobacco use being the leading cause of preventable death, responsible for over 8 million deaths globally and nearly half a million in the U.S. annually [4] - There are over 11 million adults in the U.S. who use e-cigarettes, with no FDA-approved treatments specifically for nicotine e-cigarette cessation, highlighting a critical need that cytisinicline aims to address [5] Upcoming Events - Achieve Life Sciences will present at the Barclays 27th Annual Global Healthcare Conference from March 11-13, 2025, with CEO Rick Stewart scheduled to present on March 12, 2025 [1][2]