Phathom Aims for H2 2026 Profitability After $175M 2025 Revenue and GI Focus
Phathom shifted its commercial effort in 2025 from primary care to gastroenterologists, aiming to leverage high-need GERD patients and expecting to field a 300-rep salesforce by March. Voquezna generated $55M in 2024 and an estimated $175M in 2025 as Phathom targets operating profitability in the second half of 2026.
1. Strategic Pivot to Gastroenterology
Phathom’s leadership redirected the sales force in 2025 from a broad primary care approach to gastroenterologists, citing that high-need GERD patients in GI practices are more likely to require Voquezna therapy changes. This targeted shift seeks to engage early adopters and improve prescription conversion rates.
2. Revenue Growth and Profitability Outlook
Following Voquezna’s November 2023 launch, Phathom reported $55 million in revenue for its first full market year in 2024 and forecasts approximately $175 million for 2025. The company expects to achieve operating profitability in the second half of 2026 as expense discipline tightens alongside revenue expansion.
3. Salesforce Expansion and Cost Discipline
Despite restructuring, Phathom maintained quarterly revenue growth and plans to fill open territories to reach a full-strength salesforce of roughly 300 representatives by the end of March. Cost-saving measures include reducing direct-to-consumer campaigns to focus resources on high-value GI engagements.
4. Market Opportunity and Pipeline Development
Phathom estimates gastroenterologists write about 20 million PPI scripts annually and aims to convert 20–30% of those to Voquezna, equating to 4–6 million prescriptions and roughly $1 billion in revenue. The pipeline includes a Phase II eosinophilic esophagitis trial and potential pediatric exclusivity extension to extend market protection through 2032 (+6 months).