Description

60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical firm dedicated to developing and bringing to market therapies aimed at preventing and treating infectious diseases within the United States. The company currently offers Arakoda, an approved medication for malaria prophylaxis. Its pipeline includes several investigational drugs: Tafenoquine, in its 'Arakoda regimen' formulation, is undergoing Phase IIb clinical trials for potential use against COVID-19. Additionally, Tafenoquine is the subject of Phase IIA clinical studies for conditions such as babesiosis, fungal pneumonias, and candidiasis. Another candidate, Celgosivir, is being developed to address Zika, various respiratory viruses, and dengue fever. Further strengthening its development efforts, 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals holds a patent license agreement with Tufts Medical Center, collaborating to advance Tafenoquine specifically for the treatment and prevention of babesiosis. The company was established in 2010 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Washington, D.C.