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OKYO Pharma Limited (NASDAQ: OKYO) is a clinical-stage, ophthalmology-focused biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies for neuropathic corneal pain (NCP), dry eye disease, and other ocular inflammatory conditions. Its news flow centers on the progress of its lead investigational drug candidate, urcosimod, and related clinical, regulatory, and corporate developments.
Visitors to this news page can review company-issued announcements about Phase 2 clinical trial results, including data showing reductions in neuropathic corneal pain and exploratory findings on corneal nerve structure in NCP patients treated with urcosimod. OKYO also reports on earlier Phase 2 results in dry eye disease, where urcosimod demonstrated statistically significant outcomes on multiple endpoints in a 240-patient trial.
In addition to clinical data, OKYO’s news releases cover planned development milestones such as the registration pathway and a proposed multiple-ascending-dose, multi-center trial in approximately 100 NCP patients, as well as references to urcosimod’s Fast-Track designation and anticipated regulatory interactions. Corporate communications include participation in ophthalmology and life science conferences, such as the Ophthalmology Innovation Summit and BIO-Europe, where management presents updates on urcosimod and the company’s pipeline.
Investors can also find announcements related to share acquisitions by Panetta Partners Limited, an entity with a beneficial interest held by OKYO’s Executive Chairman, as disclosed in both news releases and accompanying Form 6-K filings. Together, these updates provide a view into how OKYO is advancing urcosimod as a potential first-in-class therapy for neuropathic corneal pain and dry eye disease, and how it communicates key milestones to the market.
OKYO Pharma (NASDAQ: OKYO) has initiated its Phase 2 clinical trial for OK-101, announcing the first patient dosing in a study targeting Neuropathic Corneal Pain (NCP). The trial is designed as a double-masked, randomized, 12-week placebo-controlled study involving 48 patients with NCP confirmed via confocal microscopy. OK-101 is a novel, non-opioid therapeutic candidate and the first drug to receive FDA IND approval specifically for NCP treatment. The study is being conducted at a single center under the leadership of Dr. Pedram Hamrah at Tufts Medical Center, a leading expert in NCP treatment and research.
OKYO Pharma has initiated a Phase 2 clinical trial for OK-101 to treat Neuropathic Corneal Pain (NCP), a rare ocular condition with no FDA-approved treatments. The trial, led by Dr. Pedram Hamrah at Tufts Medical Center, will enroll 48 patients in a 12-week, double-masked, randomized, placebo-controlled study. The primary endpoint is pain relief measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
OK-101 recently showed promising results in a Phase 2 dry eye disease trial, demonstrating statistically significant improvements in symptoms like stinging/burning and ocular pain. It also reduced neuropathic corneal pain in a mouse model. OKYO Pharma is the first company to receive FDA approval for an Investigational New Drug (IND) application for NCP, which is listed as an orphan disease by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD).
OKYO Pharma (NASDAQ: OKYO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative ocular therapies, has announced a significant insider purchase. Gabriele Cerrone, the Executive Chairman, through Panetta Partners , acquired 50,000 ordinary shares at $1.03 per share on NASDAQ. This transaction has increased Cerrone's total shareholding to 9,851,570 shares, representing 29.12% of the company's issued share capital.
OKYO Pharma specializes in treatments for inflammatory dry eye disease (DED), a multi-billion-dollar market, and neuropathic corneal pain (NCP), an ocular condition currently lacking FDA-approved therapies. This insider purchase may signal confidence in the company's future prospects and ongoing clinical developments.
OKYO Pharma (NASDAQ: OKYO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative ocular therapies, has announced a significant insider purchase. The company's Executive Chairman, Gabriele Cerrone, through Panetta Partners , has acquired 80,000 ordinary shares at $1.15 per share on NASDAQ. This acquisition has increased Cerrone's total shareholding to 9,801,570 shares, representing 28.97% of the company's issued share capital.
OKYO Pharma specializes in developing treatments for inflammatory dry eye disease (DED), a multi-billion-dollar market, and neuropathic corneal pain (NCP), an ocular condition currently lacking FDA-approved therapies. This insider purchase may signal confidence in the company's future prospects and ongoing clinical developments.
OKYO Pharma (NASDAQ: OKYO) has been granted U.S. Patent No. 12,053,501 for its OK-101 drug, covering methods for treating symptoms of dry eye disease (DED). The patent, issued on August 6th, specifically addresses the use of OK-101 to treat irritated, burning eyes and blurred vision in DED patients. This development strengthens OKYO's intellectual property position in the multi-billion-dollar DED market.
OKYO Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on innovative ocular therapies for inflammatory DED and neuropathic corneal pain (NCP). The company's CEO, Dr. Gary S. Jacob, emphasized the importance of this patent in advancing their efforts to address unmet medical needs in ocular pain and inflammation treatment.
OKYO Pharma (NASDAQ: OKYO) announced that an interview with CEO Dr. Gary S. Jacob will air on Bloomberg TV's The RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show on August 24, 2024, at 7 p.m. ET. The interview will provide a corporate update on OKYO's development of innovative therapies for Dry Eye Disease (DED) and Neuropathic Corneal Pain (NCP).
OKYO's lead candidate, OK-101, a lipid-conjugated chemerin peptide, has shown promising results in a recent Phase 2 trial for DED, demonstrating improvements in symptoms and signs within 15 days with a favorable safety profile. The company is also targeting NCP, an ocular condition without FDA-approved treatments. OKYO has patent protection through 2039 and an experienced management team with a track record of successful clinical development and FDA approvals.
OKYO Pharma and SolarMax Technology are set to feature on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, August 24, at 7 p.m. ET. The show, available in an estimated 73 million U.S. homes, will air exclusive interviews with the CEOs of both companies.
OKYO Pharma (Nasdaq: OKYO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, is developing innovative therapies for Dry Eye Disease (DED) and Neuropathic Corneal Pain (NCP). Their lead candidate, OK-101, showed promising results in a recent Phase 2 trial for DED, demonstrating improvements in symptoms and signs within 15 days.
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OKYO Pharma (NASDAQ: OKYO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative ocular therapies, announced that its Executive Chairman, Gabriele Cerrone, has increased his stake in the company. Through Panetta Partners , an entity in which Cerrone has a beneficial interest, 50,000 ordinary shares were purchased on NASDAQ at $1.05 per share. This acquisition brings Cerrone's total shareholding to 9,721,570 shares, representing 28.73% of the company's issued share capital. OKYO Pharma specializes in treatments for inflammatory dry eye disease (DED) and neuropathic corneal pain (NCP), targeting multi-billion-dollar markets.
OKYO Pharma (NASDAQ: OKYO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative ocular therapies, has announced a significant insider purchase. Panetta Partners , an entity associated with Executive Chairman Gabriele Cerrone, acquired 35,000 ordinary shares of OKYO on NASDAQ at $1.00 per share. This transaction has increased Mr. Cerrone's total shareholding to 9,671,570 shares, representing 28.58% of the company's issued share capital.
OKYO Pharma specializes in treatments for inflammatory dry eye disease (DED), a multi-billion-dollar market, and neuropathic corneal pain (NCP), an ocular condition currently lacking FDA-approved therapies. This insider purchase may signal confidence in the company's future prospects and ongoing clinical developments.
OKYO Pharma (NASDAQ: OKYO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative ocular therapies, announced its participation in the H.C. Wainwright 4th Annual Ophthalmology Virtual Conference on August 15, 2024. The company specializes in treatments for inflammatory dry eye disease (DED), a multi-billion-dollar market, and neuropathic corneal pain (NCP), an ocular condition without FDA-approved therapy.
OKYO's management will deliver a pre-recorded presentation available on-demand from 7:00 am EDT on the conference day. Interested parties can register for the conference and arrange virtual 1x1 meetings with OKYO's management through H.C. Wainwright representatives.