By Stephen Nakrosis
Shares of Cumberland Pharmaceuticals were trading higher in the after-hours market after the company said the Food and Drug Administration approved a supplemental new drug application for liver drug Acetadote.
After the bell Monday, the company's shares had risen 56%, trading at $1.93. Volume in the after-hours market surpassed 4.4 million shares.
The stock finished the regular session with a gain of less than 1%, closing at $1.24.
Acetadote is an intravenous formulation indicated to prevent or lessen liver injury after ingestion of potentially toxic quantities of acetaminophen, according to the company.
Each year, thousands of individuals in the U.S. experience accidental or intentional acetaminophen poisoning, leading to serious liver damage, the company said.
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December 09, 2024 17:36 ET (22:36 GMT)
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