Update regarding RP101 Phase II trial
As of today approximately 80 patients have been recruited in Redwood Pharma’s Phase II trial of RP101, the company’s new candidate drug against chronic dry eye in post-menopausal women. The goal is to recruit around 100 patients.
CEO Martin Vidaeus stated, “We’re grateful for the significant effort our CRO, our investigators and clinics have demonstrated in the study. Redwood Pharma is well-positioned to complete recruitment and secure data crucial for the continued development of RP101 and for a future licensing deal.”
About RP101
RP101 is the company’s lead program for the development of a novel treatment of chronic dry eye disease in postmenopausal women. The active substance is an endogenous small molecule already proven safe and effective in two Phase II clinical trials in the US. The active substance for the first time has been formulated in IntelliGel to control its release, reduce dosing and increase compliance. Redwood Pharma is underway with a clinical Phase II trial in Europe.
Dry eye disease is a large market with serious unmet needs – estimated to grow to USD 2.7 billion in 2022. RP101 will be the first therapy targeted towards a unique biological mechanism and the target patient population of postmenopausal women. With prior development data, this program will be faster to market and has lower capital needs and development risks than programs based on New Chemical Entities.
For more information:
Martin Vidaeus, CEO Redwood Pharma AB (publ.) Tel: +46 (0) 70 232 29 29
E-mail: martin.vidaeus@redwoodpharma.com
This information is information that Redwood Pharma AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out above, June 18, 2019.
About Redwood Pharma
Redwood Pharma develops ophthalmic products for unmet medical needs. The Company’s first project is the development of drug candidate RP101 with a known active substance against chronic dry eye in postmenopausal women who have moderate to severe symptoms. With the drug delivery platform IntelliGel the release of active substances is controlled. Through the use of IntelliGel, Redwood Pharma can also improve dosing of other established drugs. Redwood Pharma’s strength lies in formulation and early clinical development. Revenues will be generated through licensing agreements with pharmaceutical companies that have capabilities to manufacture and sell commercial products worldwide.
Redwood Pharma AB (publ.) is listed on Spotlight Stock Market, a Swedish Multilateral Trading Facility (Ticker: REDW.ST, ISIN: SE008294789).
For more information visit: www.redwoodpharma.com