Press Releases May 29, 2026 02:00 PM

MannKind to Host Conference Call Today to Discuss Afrezza Pediatric Approval

MannKind to discuss pediatric FDA approval of Afrezza in upcoming conference call

By Leila Farooq MNKD

MannKind Corporation announced a conference call to discuss the FDA approval of Afrezza for children and adolescents aged 6 and older with diabetes. Senior executives, including the CEO and SVP of Diabetes Therapeutics, will present details about this significant regulatory milestone, highlighting the company's commitment to innovative diabetes treatments.

MannKind to Host Conference Call Today to Discuss Afrezza Pediatric Approval
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Key Points

  • FDA approval of Afrezza for pediatric use expands market potential and patient accessibility.
  • MannKind is emphasizing its drug-device combination expertise to enhance patient adherence and quality of life.
  • Conference call provides transparency and details directly from executive leadership, potentially boosting investor confidence.

DANBURY, Conn. and WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) announced today that management will host a conference call to discuss the recent FDA approval of Afrezza® for use in children and adolescents aged 6 and older living with diabetes at 4:30 p.m. Eastern on Friday, May 29, 2026. Presenting from the Company will be its Chief Executive Officer, Michael Castagna, PharmD and Kevin Kaiserman, MD, Senior Vice President, Therapeutic Area Head-Diabetes.

Links to the live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on MannKind Corporation’s website at: https://investors.mannkindcorp.com/events-and-presentations. Recorded versions will also be available on the website for approximately 90 days following the conference.

About MannKind
MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming chronic disease care through innovative, patient-centric solutions. Focused on cardiometabolic and orphan lung diseases, we develop and commercialize treatments that address serious unmet medical needs, including diabetes, pulmonary hypertension, and fluid overload in heart failure and chronic kidney disease.

With deep expertise in drug-device combinations, MannKind aims to deliver therapies designed to fit seamlessly into daily life.

Learn more at mannkindcorp.com.

MANNKIND is a registered trademark of MannKind Corporation.


Risks

  • Market acceptance and adoption of Afrezza in the pediatric population remain uncertain and can impact revenue growth.
  • Competition in diabetes treatment, including from other insulin delivery methods, may limit market share expansion.
  • Regulatory or reimbursement challenges could affect sales despite FDA approval.

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