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Ocuphire Pharma just purchased Opus Genetics
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Ocuphire Pharma just purchased Opus Genetics

Operating under the name “Opus Genetics,” the combined company features a pipeline of IRD-targeted gene therapy candidates.
Ocuphire reports favorable phase 3 data on RYZUMVI
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Ocuphire reports favorable phase 3 data on RYZUMVI

Phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75% demonstrates rapid reversal of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis in newly published findings.
Ocuphire doses first patient in phase 3 presbyopia study on phentolamine solution
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Ocuphire doses first patient in phase 3 presbyopia study on phentolamine solution

Already FDA approved as RYZUMVI for reversal of mydriasis, VEGA-3 topline data on POS 0.75% is expected by early 2025.
Ocuphire releases post-hoc phase 2 data on DR oral supplement
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Ocuphire releases post-hoc phase 2 data on DR oral supplement

Presented at ARVO, results from an analysis of the ZETA-1 trial demonstrate favorable safety and tolerability for oral supplementation. 
Ocuphire enrolls first patient in LYNX-2 phase 3 study for phentolamine
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Ocuphire enrolls first patient in LYNX-2 phase 3 study for phentolamine

Trial is evaluating phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75% (PS) for decreased VA under low (mesopic) light conditions after keratorefractive surgery.
Viatris launches RYZUMVI in the United States
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Viatris launches RYZUMVI in the United States

As the first and only commercially available treatment for reversal of mydriasis (RM), the eye drop is now available through four distributors.
FDA grants SPA agreement to Ocuphire for phase 3 trial on phentolamine solution
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FDA grants SPA agreement to Ocuphire for phase 3 trial on phentolamine solution

LYNX-2 study is anticipated to begin enrollment in Q1 2024 for the treatment of dim light or night vision disturbances.
Ocuphire Pharma names new CEO
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Ocuphire Pharma names new CEO

Effective November 1, the search has ended 5 months after sacking its previous CEO.
FDA approves Ocuphire and Viatris's RYZUMVI for RM
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FDA approves Ocuphire and Viatris's RYZUMVI for RM

RYZUMVI is now the only commercially available treatment option in the U.S. indicated for the reversal of mydriasis (RM).
Ocuphire Pharma ousts CEO; names interim leader
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Ocuphire Pharma ousts CEO; names interim leader

Rick Rodgers will serve as CEO on an interim basis.
FDA accepts Ocuphire NDA for Nyxol to treat RM
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FDA accepts Ocuphire NDA for Nyxol to treat RM

A PDUFA target action date has been set for later this fall.
Ocuphire releases topline data from phase 2 trial for DR
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Ocuphire releases topline data from phase 2 trial for DR

Results from the ZETA-1 trial of oral APX330 demonstrate favorable safety and tolerability.
First patient enrolled in pivotal phase 3 trial of Nyxol for presbyopia
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First patient enrolled in pivotal phase 3 trial of Nyxol for presbyopia

Ocuphire Pharma's VEGA-2 phase 3 trial is evaluating Nyxol for single use and in combination with low-dose (0.4%) pilocarpine.
Are those dilation reversal drops available yet? — Weekly Glance
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Are those dilation reversal drops available yet? — Weekly Glance

Not quite, but we have an update!
Ocuphire submits NDA to FDA for Nyxol
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Ocuphire submits NDA to FDA for Nyxol

Ocuphire is seeking an NDA for Nyxol for the reversal of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis.
New exclusive license agreement gives Ocuphire rights to develop, commercialize Nyxol
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New exclusive license agreement gives Ocuphire rights to develop, commercialize Nyxol

The preservative-free eye drop is getting new ownership.