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Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: VRCA) is a dermatology therapeutics company whose news flow centers on clinical milestones, regulatory developments, commercial progress and financing activities related to its skin disease portfolio. The company’s updates frequently highlight YCANTH® (VP-102), a cantharidin-based, healthcare professional-administered treatment approved by the FDA for molluscum contagiosum, and its expansion into new indications and geographies.
Investors following VRCA news can expect regular announcements on YCANTH’s commercial performance in the United States, including dispensed applicator trends and net product revenue, as well as collaboration and milestone revenue from Torii Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. in Japan. News items also cover regulatory interactions, such as positive feedback from the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use supporting a Marketing Authorization Application for YCANTH in the European Union, and approval of TO-208 (YCANTH) for molluscum contagiosum in Japan.
Another major theme in Verrica’s news is pipeline progress. The company reports data from clinical trials of YCANTH in common warts, including Phase 2 results and the initiation of a global Phase 3 program, and provides detailed updates on VP-315, its oncolytic peptide immunotherapy for non-melanoma skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma. Presentations at scientific meetings, exploratory immunologic analyses and alignment with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Phase 3 study designs are common subjects of these releases.
VRCA news also includes corporate and capital markets developments, such as private placement financings, reverse stock split actions, Nasdaq listing compliance updates and conference presentations at investor events. For readers interested in dermatology therapeutics, viral skin infections and non-melanoma skin cancer programs, the Verrica news page offers a consolidated view of the company’s clinical, regulatory, commercial and financial disclosures over time.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: VRCA) reported a net loss of $9.5 million for Q4 2021, down from $13.0 million in Q4 2020. Full-year net loss was $35.1 million or $1.30 per share, compared to $42.7 million or $1.71 per share in 2020. The company recognized $12 million in license revenues for 2021. Research and development expenses rose to $3.4 million in Q4 2021, mainly due to increased manufacturing costs. Upcoming milestones include a PDUFA date of May 24, 2022, for VP-102 and a Phase 2 trial for LTX-315 in basal cell carcinoma set to begin in early 2022.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: VRCA) announced that President and CEO Ted White will participate in a fireside chat at the 42nd Annual Cowen Virtual Healthcare Conference on March 9, 2022, at 11:10 a.m. ET. The event will be accessible via a live webcast, and a replay will be available for 30 days post-event. Verrica focuses on developing dermatology therapeutics, including its late-stage product candidate, VP-102, aimed at treating molluscum and common warts, and VP-103 for plantar warts. The company has also licensed LTX-315 for dermatologic oncology.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: VRCA) announced that the FDA accepted its resubmitted New Drug Application (NDA) for VP-102, targeting the treatment of molluscum contagiosum. The FDA granted a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date of May 24, 2022. VP-102 aims to be the first FDA-approved treatment for this highly contagious skin disease affecting approximately six million people in the U.S., particularly children. The resubmission includes limited changes, and the company is optimistic about the demand for an effective treatment.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: VRCA) has resubmitted the New Drug Application (NDA) for VP-102, aimed at treating molluscum contagiosum, to the FDA. This resubmission addresses deficiencies noted in the Complete Response Letter from September 2021, including inspection issues and user interface recommendations. CEO Ted White anticipates a 2-month review period, with a potential launch of VP-102 as the first FDA-approved treatment for this viral skin disease affecting six million people, primarily children, in the U.S. annually.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: VRCA) announced the FDA's acceptance of its IND application for LTX-315, a novel oncolytic peptide for treating basal cell carcinoma, a prevalent form of skin cancer. The Phase 2 trial is expected to begin in Q1 2022. With over 5 million non-melanoma skin cancer diagnoses annually in the U.S., LTX-315 aims to offer a non-surgical treatment option. The drug shows promise in inducing immune responses against tumors and aims to improve patient outcomes compared to current surgical options.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: VRCA) reported its third quarter financial results, revealing a net loss of $12.8 million, or $0.47 per share, compared to a loss of $10.5 million, or $0.42 per share, in Q3 2020. The company has received satisfactory resolution on deficiencies at a contract manufacturing organization from the FDA, allowing them to proceed with the approval process for VP-102, targeting molluscum contagiosum. Additionally, Verrica is advancing LTX-315 for basal cell carcinoma, submitting an IND, and expects to start a Phase 2 trial in early 2022.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRCA) announced on September 20, 2021, that the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter (CRL) for its New Drug Application (NDA) for VP-102, aimed at treating molluscum contagiosum. While the FDA identified general quality deficiencies at the contract manufacturing organization, no specific manufacturing or clinical issues were cited for VP-102. The company remains optimistic about resolving these concerns within 30 business days, highlighting a significant unmet need for an FDA-approved treatment for the six million people affected in the U.S.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals announced its Q2 2021 financial results, showing a net loss of $11.8 million, or $0.43 per share. This reflects a wider loss compared to $9.4 million in Q2 2020. The company recognized $12 million in license revenues from its agreement with Torii Pharmaceutical, with total cash and marketable securities at $90.1 million as of June 30, 2021. Verrica is preparing for a potential launch of its lead product candidate, VP-102, aimed at molluscum contagiosum, with a PDUFA goal date set for September 23, 2021, while also expanding its commercial operations.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: VRCA) has appointed Terry Kohler as Chief Financial Officer to enhance its management team in light of the potential commercial launch of VP-102, a treatment for skin diseases. Kohler brings over 20 years of experience, most recently from a global pharmaceutical company with annual revenues exceeding $2 billion. He succeeds Brian Davis, who is leaving the company. This leadership change aims to bolster commercial preparations for the expected launch this fall, as stated by CEO Ted White.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals has announced a three-month extension of the PDUFA goal date for its New Drug Application (NDA) for VP-102, now set for September 23, 2021. This extension allows the FDA additional time to review information on Verrica's training program and distribution model, following comments on a human factors study. Despite the delay, Verrica remains confident in VP-102 as a treatment for molluscum contagiosum, especially after the FDA completed one of two required pre-approval inspections. VP-102 could become the first FDA-approved treatment for this common skin condition affecting six million U.S. children.