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OKYO Pharma (NASDAQ: OKYO) announced that CEO Gary S. Jacob, Ph.D. will present at OIS XV in San Diego on November 22, 2025 from 8:30–9:30 AM PT during the Anterior Innovation Showcase. The presentation will highlight OKYO's lead investigational drug urcosimod, a lipidated peptide for neuropathic corneal pain (NCP).

OKYO said recent positive top-line Phase 2 results support advancing to a 120-patient multi-center clinical trial, and the OIS XV session aims to engage clinicians, partners, and investors to accelerate development.

OKYO Pharma (NASDAQ: OKYO) will present at the 33rd Annual BIO-Europe partnering conference in Vienna on November 3-5, 2025. CEO Gary S. Jacob, Ph.D., will highlight OKYO's lead investigational candidate, urcosimod, and provide updates from the company's recently completed Phase 2 clinical trial for neuropathic corneal pain (NCP).

The management team will hold one-on-one partnering meetings to discuss clinical milestones, recent positive clinical data for urcosimod, and plans to accelerate its clinical development program for ocular inflammatory diseases.

OKYO Pharma (NASDAQ: OKYO) announced on October 16, 2025 that Panetta Partners Limited, an entity in which Executive Chairman Gabriele Cerrone has a beneficial interest, acquired 210,000 ordinary shares on NASDAQ. The purchase increases the chairman's total holding to 10,382,677 shares. The company is developing urcosimod for neuropathic corneal pain, a condition currently without an FDA-approved therapy.

OKYO Pharma (NASDAQ: OKYO) has announced plans for an expanded clinical trial of urcosimod, its lead drug candidate for treating neuropathic corneal pain (NCP). Following successful Phase 2 results where 75% of patients showed over 80% pain reduction, the company will conduct a 100-patient multi-center clinical trial across multiple U.S. sites.

The new multiple-ascending-dose (MAD) trial aims to identify optimal dosing for Phase 3 trials and further understand urcosimod's micellar characteristics. The company expects topline data in 2026. With Fast-Track designation from the FDA, OKYO is preparing for regulatory discussions to define primary endpoints for potential registration.

OKYO Pharma (NASDAQ: OKYO) has secured $1.9 million in non-dilutive funding to accelerate the development of urcosimod, its lead drug candidate for treating Neuropathic Corneal Pain (NCP). The funding will support ongoing R&D programs and advance clinical milestones without impacting existing shareholder equity.

NCP is a severely debilitating ocular condition characterized by chronic nerve-related pain that currently has no FDA-approved treatments. The company will use the funds to advance clinical development, expand R&D efforts, and progress urcosimod's regulatory pathway, demonstrating its commitment to fiscal responsibility while developing innovative therapies.

OKYO Pharma (NASDAQ: OKYO) has announced positive Phase 2 clinical trial results for urcosimod in treating neuropathic corneal pain (NCP). The trial demonstrated that 75% of per-protocol patients receiving 0.05% urcosimod achieved over 80% reduction in pain after 12 weeks of treatment.

Key findings include a statistically significant reduction in mean pain scores (p-value = 0.025) for the 0.05% urcosimod group, with efficacy observed as early as Week 4. The drug showed particularly strong results in patients with moderate to severe NCP pain scores. Importantly, no serious adverse events were reported among the 18 trial participants.

The company plans to meet with the FDA to discuss next steps for urcosimod, which has already received Fast Track designation. OKYO is also planning to arrange an Expanded Access program for the drug, pending FDA approval.

Goldman Small Cap Research has issued an updated research report on OKYO Pharma Limited (NASDAQ:OKYO), raising its price target from $5.00 to $8.00. OKYO, a clinical-stage biopharma company focused on treatments for neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) and dry eye disease (DED), has seen its stock price double since January 2025. The company's lead drug candidate urcosimod received Fast Track designation and completed two Phase 2 trials - a 240-patient trial for DED and a 17-patient trial for NCP, with the latter concluding earlier than expected. Top-line results are now anticipated in Q3 2025, ahead of schedule. The early trial completion and accelerated data release timeline are viewed positively by analysts, who note the company's potential in the multi-billion-dollar ocular market and possibility for M&A activity in the space.

OKYO Pharma (NASDAQ: OKYO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that CEO Gary S. Jacob will present at the Bio International Convention 2025 in Boston. The presentation will focus on urcosimod, the company's lead clinical drug candidate being developed to treat neuropathic corneal pain (NCP). NCP is a severe ocular condition affecting tens of thousands globally, causing chronic and severe eye discomfort, with no current FDA-approved treatment. The presentation will take place during the convention scheduled for June 16-19, 2025, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

OKYO Pharma (NASDAQ: OKYO) announced that CEO Gary S. Jacob will present at the 4th Annual GPCRs-Targeted Drug Discovery Summit in Boston on May 22, 2025. The presentation will focus on the development of urcosimod, the company's lead clinical drug candidate for treating neuropathic corneal pain (NCP).

NCP is a debilitating condition affecting tens of thousands worldwide, characterized by chronic, severe eye discomfort. Currently, there is no FDA-approved therapy for this condition. The presentation will take place at the Revere Hotel Boston Common and will detail urcosimod's targeting of CMKLR1 (ChemR23) for NCP treatment.