• Organizations: OKYO Pharma
Leadership watch: OKYO, Orbis, and BVI Medical name new CEOs
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Leadership watch: OKYO, Orbis, and BVI Medical name new CEOs

Leadership changes are underway in the eyecare space—and we’ve got the latest.
OKYO Pharma reports favorable phase 2 data for NCP asset
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OKYO Pharma reports favorable phase 2 data for NCP asset

Formerly OK-101, urcosimod is formulated for topical application, with latest results demonstrating a favorable impact on corneal nerve health.
FDA grants Fast Track designation to OKYO Pharma's NCP therapeutic
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FDA grants Fast Track designation to OKYO Pharma's NCP therapeutic

New status gives urcosimod an expedited pathway toward potential market approval as first approved treatment for this patient base.
OKYO's urcosimod demonstrates long-term stability for NCP
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OKYO's urcosimod demonstrates long-term stability for NCP

With a real-world study ongoing, urcosimod’s +2.5-year shelf stability further supports a potential NDA submission for regulatory approval down the road.
OKYO Pharma seeks Fast Track designation for NCP candidate
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OKYO Pharma seeks Fast Track designation for NCP candidate

Designation would give urcosimod (formerly OK-101) an expedited pathway to potentially become the first approved treatment for this orphan disease. 
FDA approves Okyo Pharma's IND for neuropathic corneal pain candidate
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FDA approves Okyo Pharma's IND for neuropathic corneal pain candidate

Acceptance paves the way for phase 2 trial on OK-101, with the goal to become first FDA-approved therapy for this condition.
OKYO Pharma submits IND for neuropathic corneal pain treatment
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OKYO Pharma submits IND for neuropathic corneal pain treatment

Pending FDA acceptance, phase 2 clinical trial is planned to commence in Q1 2024.
Okyo Pharma to launch real-world trial on OK-101 for NCP
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Okyo Pharma to launch real-world trial on OK-101 for NCP

Phase 2 study is planned as part of partnership with Tufts Medical Center; follows ongoing first-in-human study of OK-101 for DED.
OKYO Pharma files IND application for DED treatment
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OKYO Pharma files IND application for DED treatment

If OK-101 meets its primary endpoint, the timeline for a new drug application with the FDA could be accelerated.