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Journey Medical Corporation.

DERM.US | Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products

Journey Medical Corporation is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing, and commercializing proprietary dermatology products. The company's portfolio includes prescription dermatology products used in the treatment of various skin conditions. Journey Medical market...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Journey Medical Corporation's ethical profile is mixed. Reports suggest employee satisfaction with pay and benefits is low, with an Indeed.com rating of 2.8/5, contrasting with a COO's annualized base salary of $392,945 plus bonuses. A cybersecurity incident in 2021 led to $9.5 million in misdirected wire transfers, with $4.6 million reportedly recovered by 2024. Critics point to potential tension between the accessibility and affordability of their prescription dermatological products and profitability goals. While the pharmaceutical industry is moving towards reducing animal testing, Journey Medical has not publicly detailed its commitment to cruelty-free practices or alternative testing methods. Information on ethical sourcing, environmental impact, and community engagement remains largely unavailable.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-20
-100100
Kind to Animals20
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-40
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech-50
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

No evidence available to assess Journey Medical Corporation on Better Health for All.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

No evidence available to assess Journey Medical Corporation on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

No substantiated labor-law or human-rights violations, fines, or compliance issues are reported in the provided articles. One article explicitly states an empty array for such issues,

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and another notes that no regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues are mentioned in employee reviews.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No evidence available to assess Journey Medical Corporation on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

-20

Journey Medical Corporation has a formal Whistle-Blower Policy that includes a non-intimidation and non-retaliation clause, protecting whistleblowers under applicable law such as Sarbanes-Oxley.

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Reporting channels include a hotline, email, mail, and direct to management or the Audit Committee Chairman.
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The policy aims to protect anonymity and confidentiality, and the company maintains records of matters raised to assess its effectiveness.
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However, the effectiveness of the program is not publicly measured. The company has not had any financial restatements in the past five years.
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Its financial statements are audited by KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, covering key subsidiaries.
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The company has a comprehensive anti-corruption and anti-bribery policy, emphasizing compliance with laws in all operating countries, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
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Training on the compliance program is provided, but the frequency and effectiveness metrics are not specified.
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The extent of independent verification of ethical claims is limited to the external audit of financial statements by KPMG LLP
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and mentions of contract manufacturers being subject to FDA inspections,
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but no specific percentage of ethical claims verified is provided.

Kind to Animals

20

Journey Medical Corporation (DERM.US) states it has 'No Animal Exploitation'.

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This indicates an absolute global ban on animal testing across all product categories, aligning with the highest tier for animal testing policy. Consequently, zero animals are used in testing, as confirmed by the 'No Animal Exploitation' statement.
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The company also has no animal husbandry, captive operations, or animal-related suppliers, making several KPIs N/A.
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Similarly, with no animal exploitation, there are zero animal inputs in any product line, and no eggs, meat, or dairy are sourced.
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No War, No Weapons

0

No evidence available to assess Journey Medical Corporation on No War, No Weapons.

Planet-Friendly Business

-40

Journey Developing Inc., located in Oronoco, Minnesota, faced multiple environmental compliance violations between August and December 2023 for failing to properly operate its wastewater treatment facility.

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The company exceeded nitrogen effluent limits on 43 occasions between April 2019 and January 2024, failed to submit 17 monthly discharge monitoring reports, and did not sample 79 pollution parameters during the same period.
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A civil penalty of $12,525 was issued.
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Journey Developing Inc. submitted an application to terminate its permit and continued submitting discharge monitoring reports until termination.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No evidence available to assess Journey Medical Corporation on Respect for Cultures & Communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

-50

The company's privacy policy, last updated in March 2025, states that users can opt-out of sharing and receiving marketing communications and adjust preferences by contacting the company.

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This indicates moderate data control options, but without evidence of a comprehensive privacy dashboard or seamless data portability/deletion. The company mentions compliance with CCPA for California residents, outlining specific rights, but does not provide evidence of compliance with other major privacy regulations across multiple jurisdictions, suggesting basic compliance with some gaps.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No evidence available to assess Journey Medical Corporation on Zero Waste & Sustainable Products.

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