Oncopeptides provides update regarding COVID-19 impact on the melflufen clinical program

STOCKHOLM — March 20, 2020 — Oncopeptides AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: ONCO) announced today measures the company is taking in response to the global spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Most importantly, the pivotal phase 2 HORIZON study will not be affected and FDA submission plans are on track for a filing late Q2. The phase 3 OCEAN study with 423 out of 450 planned patients enrolled will remain open for patient enrolment. Topline results are expected to be only slightly delayed. Recruitment for other ongoing clinical studies will be put on temporary pause for patient safety