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Processa Pharmaceuticals develops clinical-stage therapies centered on Next Generation Cancer (NGC) drug products. Company news commonly covers NGC-Cap, its lead oncology asset combining PCS6422 with capecitabine, including clinical updates in advanced or metastatic breast cancer and disclosures on metabolite exposure, safety profile and therapeutic-index objectives.
Updates also address the company's broader pipeline and business priorities, including PCS499 for focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, partnership activity for non-oncology assets, capital actions, conference participation, governance matters and operating or financial results tied to its development-stage biotechnology model.
Processa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCSA) has appointed Khoso Baluch and James Neal as Independent Directors to its Board, effective August 2022. Current board member Justin Yorke has been named Chairman. Yorke emphasized the board's focus on three ongoing clinical trials and five pipeline products. Baluch brings over 36 years of biopharmaceutical experience, while Neal has over 25 years in business and technology collaborations. CEO Dr. David Young expressed confidence in their backgrounds to enhance the company’s trajectory as it aims to address unmet medical needs.
Processa Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: PCSA) reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, highlighting a net loss of $8.4 million ($0.53 per share), up from $5.3 million in the same period last year. The company has a cash balance of $12.1 million, sufficient to fund operations into Q3 2023. Key developments include anticipated completion of enrollment for PCS12852 and progress in trials for PCS6422 and PCS499, with enrollment efforts yielding positive patient activity. Increased clinical trial costs are expected due to ongoing developments.
Processa Pharmaceuticals (PCSA) will hold a conference call on August 11, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss its Q2 2022 results and the status of its clinical pipeline. Interested participants should join 5-10 minutes early. The call will be available via toll-free numbers and live webcast. Processa focuses on advancing innovative treatments for patients with unmet medical needs, with active programs addressing conditions like metastatic colorectal cancer and gastroparesis. Further details can be found on their official website.
Processa Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: PCSA) has launched a new website to raise awareness about the rare skin condition ulcerative Necrobiosis Lipoidica (uNL) and its ongoing Phase 2 study of PCS499, a potential treatment. This condition, affecting an estimated 22,000 to 50,000 individuals in the U.S., currently has no FDA-approved therapy. The randomized, double-blind trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of PCS499 compared to placebo, with 20 patients set to enroll. The company’s mission is to develop treatments for unmet medical needs.
Processa Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: PCSA) has launched a new website for ulcerative Necrobiosis Lipoidica (uNL), aimed at raising awareness and informing patients about its ongoing Phase 2 study of PCS499. This condition, affecting 22,000-50,000 people in the U.S., has no FDA-approved treatments. The randomized, double-blind study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of PCS499 in 20 patients with uNL. The Chief Development Officer stated the study aims to provide options for those suffering from this chronic skin condition.
Processa Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: PCSA) will present at the World Orphan Drug Congress USA 2022 on July 13, 2022, at 3:25 pm EDT. CEO Dr. David Young will discuss effective development strategies for rare disease therapies. Processa has a pipeline of five drugs, three with FDA Orphan Designation. PCS499 targets ulcerative necrobiosis lipoidica and is in Phase 2B trials, while PCS3117 is focused on pancreatic cancer. Both drugs aim to address serious unmet medical needs, with analyses expected in early 2023.
Processa Pharmaceuticals (PCSA) reported Q1 2022 financial results, showing a net loss of $3.2 million or $0.20 per share, up from $2.1 million or $0.14 per share in Q1 2021. The company had a cash balance of $14.4 million, expected to sustain operations through Q3 2023. The company is expanding patient enrollment and on track with clinical trials, including the amended Next Generation Capecitabine study, which aims to provide insights by mid-summer. Clinical trials are anticipated to yield important data by year-end, supporting a market potential exceeding $1 billion.
On May 5, 2022, Processa Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: PCSA) announced a conference call scheduled for May 12, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. EST to review Q1 results and update its clinical pipeline. Interested participants can join via phone or a live webcast. The company focuses on developing treatments for unmet medical needs, with active programs in metastatic colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and gastroparesis. The call will provide insights into the company's progress and future goals.
Processa Pharmaceuticals has initiated dosing for the first patient in its amended Phase 1B trial for Next Generation Capecitabine, targeting advanced gastrointestinal cancer. The trial tests the combination of PCS6422 and capecitabine, aiming to enhance capecitabine's potency significantly. Preliminary data suggest PCS6422 can make capecitabine approximately 50 times more potent per mg administered. The company aims to finalize the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) by the end of 2022 and plans to advance to Phase 2B or Phase 3 trials in 2023.
Processa Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: PCSA) has initiated a Phase 2A clinical trial for its drug PCS12852 aimed at treating moderate to severe gastroparesis, a serious gastric motility disorder affecting many patients. The study, involving 24 patients across 8 U.S. centers, seeks to demonstrate PCS12852's efficacy in improving gastric emptying rates and alleviating associated symptoms. This trial follows positive results from previous studies and is expected to provide pivotal data for future trials, targeting a market potentially exceeding $1B. The topline data is anticipated by the end of 2022.