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OKYO Pharma’s Lead Asset OK-101 Receives USAN as Urcosimod

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OKYO Pharma’s Lead Asset OK-101 Receives USAN as Urcosimod

The latest update is out from OKYO Pharma Limited Sponsored ADR ( (OKYO) ).

On February 12, 2025, OKYO Pharma announced that its lead asset, OK-101, has been assigned the United States Adopted Name (USAN) ‘urcosimod’. This designation reflects OKYO’s progress in developing treatments for unmet needs in ophthalmology, particularly for NCP and DED. The naming signifies a milestone in urcosimod’s clinical development, which is currently in Phase 2 trials for NCP. The drug has shown promise with its dual anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, distinguishing it from traditional treatments in ocular disease.

More about OKYO Pharma Limited Sponsored ADR

OKYO Pharma Limited is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for treating neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) and inflammatory dry eye disease (DED). The company is committed to discovering novel molecules to address these severe ocular conditions, both of which currently lack FDA-approved treatments.

YTD Price Performance: -3.54%

Average Trading Volume: 130,052

Technical Sentiment Consensus Rating: Buy

Current Market Cap: $37.27M

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