Dermatology

Avicanna Reports Full Year 2023 Audited Financial Results 

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

TORONTO, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or the “Company) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN) a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products is pleased to announce year end 2023 results and audited financial statements.

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  • TORONTO, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or the “Company) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN) a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products is pleased to announce year end 2023 results and audited financial statements.
  • Cash used in operations of $1.38 million; an 81% reduction compared to $7.4 million in 2022.
  • “2023 was a tremendous year for Avicanna where we solidified of our leadership position in the Canadian medical cannabis sector through our proprietary products and the launch of MyMedi.ca.
  • We have successfully demonstrated the scalability of our revenues and made significant improvements in our fundamentals while advancing all our business pillars.

Verrica Pharmaceuticals Announces Presentation at the 23rd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

WEST CHESTER, Pa., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Verrica”) (Nasdaq: VRCA), a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases requiring medical interventions, today announced that Ted White, Verrica’s President & Chief Executive Officer, will present at the upcoming 23rd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference, which is being held virtually from April 8-11, 2024.

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  • WEST CHESTER, Pa., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Verrica”) (Nasdaq: VRCA), a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases requiring medical interventions, today announced that Ted White, Verrica’s President & Chief Executive Officer, will present at the upcoming 23rd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference, which is being held virtually from April 8-11, 2024.
  • The webcast can also be accessed in the Investors/Presentations & Events section of the Verrica website at www.verrica.com .
  • A replay of the webcast will be posted shortly after the presentation and will be available for 90 days following the event.

INMODE LTD. (NASDAQ: INMD) DEADLINE ALERT: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reminds Investors of the Deadline to File a Lead Plaintiff Motion in a Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against InMode Ltd.

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Monday, April 1, 2024

If you purchased or acquired InMode common stock, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit InMode Ltd.

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  • If you purchased or acquired InMode common stock, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit InMode Ltd.
  • If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 15, 2024.
  • A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
  • The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Bernstein Liebhard LLP, 10 East 40th Street, New York, New York 10016, (212) 779-1414.

CMS and Incyte Announce Collaboration and License Agreement for Povorcitinib in China and Southeast Asia

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Under the terms of the agreement, CMS will make an upfront payment to Incyte and Incyte is eligible to receive additional potential development and commercial milestones and royalties on net sales of the licensed product in CMS’ territory.

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  • Under the terms of the agreement, CMS will make an upfront payment to Incyte and Incyte is eligible to receive additional potential development and commercial milestones and royalties on net sales of the licensed product in CMS’ territory.
  • CMS will receive an exclusive license to develop and commercialize and a non-exclusive license to manufacture povorcitinib in autoimmune and inflammatory dermatologic diseases, including non-segmental vitiligo, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), prurigo nodularis (PN), asthma and chronic spontaneous urticaria, for patients in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and certain countries in Southeast Asia.
  • “We are excited to announce the addition of this collaboration for povorcitinib, expanding our relationship with CMS in the Dermatology space beyond ruxolitinib cream, to include two products with the potential to help patients with limited treatment options,” said Herve Hoppenot, Chief Executive Officer, Incyte.
  • Upon approval, povorcitinib is poised to synergize with the innovative drugs in the commercialization stage of our pipeline ILUMETRI (tildrakizumab injection), original drugs including Hirudoid (mucopolysaccharide polysulfate cream) and Aethoxysklerol (polidocanol injection) in terms of our network and market resources, which will help the Product to realize its clinical and commercial value.”
    The transaction is effective immediately upon the execution of the Collaboration and License Agreement.

Sol-Gel’s Collaboration Partner First-to-File ANDA Drug Product Generic to Zoryve® Cream

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Monday, April 1, 2024

On March 26, 2024, Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT) (“Arcutis”) initiated a patent infringement action in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey regarding the Padagis Roflumilast Cream, 0.3% ANDA.

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  • On March 26, 2024, Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT) (“Arcutis”) initiated a patent infringement action in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey regarding the Padagis Roflumilast Cream, 0.3% ANDA.
  • Annual market sales for Zoryve Cream, 0.3% were approximately $95 million in the 12 months ended in January 2024, as measured by IQVIA.
  • Should its ANDA for Roflumilast Cream, 0.3% be approved by the FDA, Padagis believes that its product may be entitled to 180 days of generic market exclusivity.
  • Submissions such as Padagis’s Roflumilast Cream, 0.3% ANDA demonstrate the historic value of Sol-Gel’s partnership with Padagis.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against NYCB, Amylyx, Xponential, and InMode and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Saturday, March 30, 2024

NYCB is a large commercial-real estate lender in the New York City market area, where it specializes in rent-regulated, non-luxury apartment buildings.

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  • NYCB is a large commercial-real estate lender in the New York City market area, where it specializes in rent-regulated, non-luxury apartment buildings.
  • NYCB is engaged in several national businesses, including multi-family lending, mortgage originations and servicing, and warehouse lending.
  • On January 31, 2024, before the market opened, NYCB announced its fiscal fourth quarter 2023 financial results.
  • For more information on the InMode class action go to: https://bespc.com/cases/INMD

Fortress Biotech Reports 2023 Financial Results and Recent Corporate Highlights

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

MIAMI, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortress Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIO) (“Fortress”), an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring and advancing assets to enhance long-term value for shareholders through product revenue, equity holdings and dividend and royalty revenue, today announced financial results and recent corporate highlights for the full-year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Lindsay A. Rosenwald, M.D., Fortress’ Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “In 2023, we built a significant amount of momentum to position our Company to achieve multiple milestones in 2024.
  • In March 2024, the FDA accepted the NDA and has set a PDUFA goal date of November 4, 2024.
  • In December 2023, the FDA issued a complete response letter (“CRL”) for the cosibelimab BLA.
  • Fortress’ consolidated net revenue totaled $84.5 million for the full year ended December 31, 2023, which included $59.7 million in net revenue generated from our marketed dermatology products.

Photomedicine Pioneer CLINUVEL Unveils Clinical, Cosmetic Ambitions to German Investors

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

DÜSSELDORF, Germany, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pioneering biopharmaceutical company CLINUVEL yesterday hosted a wide-ranging market briefing discussing its novel drug SCENESSE® (afamelanotide) and the future of photomedicine.

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  • DÜSSELDORF, Germany, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pioneering biopharmaceutical company CLINUVEL yesterday hosted a wide-ranging market briefing discussing its novel drug SCENESSE® (afamelanotide) and the future of photomedicine.
  • Over 70 guests discussed the Company’s unique history and future growth potential at an invitation-only event in Düsseldorf.
  • CLINUVEL is now investing heavily in R&D with an ambitious clinical pipeline, including a phase III clinical trial for the pigment loss disorder vitiligo.
  • “German investors have been pivotal in supporting our work thus far and we hope to share our success with the wider investment community.”

China Medical System (867.HK)2023 Annual Results: Despite of the Temporary Financial Performance Pressure Fresh Catalysts Emerged from Successive Innovation Breakthroughs

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

SHENZHEN, CHINA, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On March 27, 2024, China Medical System (“CMS” or the “Company”) released its 2023 annual results.

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  • SHENZHEN, CHINA, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On March 27, 2024, China Medical System (“CMS” or the “Company”) released its 2023 annual results.
  • Based on above, CMS has successfully entered into its “New Period” of innovation and internationalization development.
  • 4 innovative drugs have started large-scale clinical application, unveiling CMS’s first year of commercialization era of innovative drugs.
  • Under its compliant and efficient commercialization system, the Company's innovative products and exclusive drugs will grow steadily.

STRATA Skin Sciences Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Earnings

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Global recurring revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $5.6 million, as compared to global recurring revenues of $6.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.

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  • Global recurring revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $5.6 million, as compared to global recurring revenues of $6.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Equipment revenues were $3.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, as compared to $4.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Selling and marketing costs for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $2.8 million, as compared to $3.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Other expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $0.4 million, compared to $0.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.