Paratek Pharmaceuticals

Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative therapies derived from novel tetracycline chemistry. The company’s lead product, NUZYRA, is a broad-spectrum antibiotic administered in both oral and intravenous forms, targeting adult patients with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections. Another significant product, SEYSARA, is designed for the treatment of moderate to severe acne vulgaris. Paratek has received Qualified Infectious Disease Product designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its lead antibiotic, reflecting its commitment to addressing urgent public health threats, including antibiotic resistance. The company maintains various collaboration agreements, including partnerships with Zai Lab and Allergan, as well as research agreements with academic institutions and military organizations, to further its mission in combating infectious diseases and exploring additional therapeutic areas such as multiple sclerosis and systemic inflammatory diseases.