Atea Pharmaceuticals to Host Virtual HCV KOL Panel Event on November 13, 2025

Core Insights - Atea Pharmaceuticals is hosting a virtual key opinion leader (KOL) event on November 13, 2025, to discuss hepatitis C virus (HCV) topics, including patient demographics, early diagnosis, treatment importance, public policy, and potential new therapies [1][2] Company Overview - Atea Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing oral antiviral therapeutics for serious viral diseases, particularly HCV [16] - The company is advancing a global Phase 3 clinical development program for its lead regimen, bemnifosbuvir and ruzasvir, which targets HCV [2][9] Clinical Development - The Phase 3 program includes two trials: C-BEYOND in the US and Canada, and C-FORWARD outside North America, each enrolling approximately 880 treatment-naïve patients [9] - The trials compare the fixed-dose combination of bemnifosbuvir and ruzasvir to the existing regimen of sofosbuvir and velpatasvir, with treatment durations of 8 to 12 weeks depending on cirrhosis status [9][10] Efficacy and Safety - Phase 2 study results indicated a 98% sustained virologic response (SVR12) rate for the bemnifosbuvir and ruzasvir regimen in treatment-adherent patients [12] - The combination has shown a low risk of drug-drug interactions and can be taken with or without food, making it suitable for co-infected patients [13] Market Opportunity - The KOL event will also cover the commercial market opportunity for HCV treatments and the potential impact of Atea's therapies on prescribers and patients [2] - HCV remains a significant global health issue, with an estimated 50 million people chronically infected worldwide and 240,000 deaths annually [11] Key Opinion Leaders - The event will feature prominent HCV experts, including Dr. Jordan Feld, Dr. Eric Lawitz, Dr. Anthony Martinez, and Dr. Nancy Reau, who will provide insights into HCV management and research [3][4][5][8]