PANTHERx® Rare Pharmacy, the trusted leader and innovator in patient access and support services for personalized rare disease care, announced that it was selected by Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:RYTM), as the exclusive U.S. Pharmacy distribution partner for the expanded indication of IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) for adults and children 4 years of age and older living with acquired hypothalamic obesity.

Acquired hypothalamic obesity is a rare disease characterized by accelerated and sustained weight gain caused by an injury to the hypothalamus. Acquired hypothalamic obesity most frequently follows the growth or treatment of craniopharyngioma, astrocytoma or other hypothalamic-pituitary tumors. Additional causes of injury may include traumatic brain injury, stroke or inflammation.

PANTHERx will leverage its proprietary and industry-leading RxARECARE® model to support patients, caregivers, and prescribers with therapy-specific clinical expertise. Through individualized case management, proactive education, and comprehensive financial and insurance navigation, PANTHERx makes complex rare disease therapies more personal, less overwhelming, and easier to access.