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OKYO Pharma Announces Purchase of Shares by Director

Thursday, July 23, 2026 1 min read
Key Takeaway: OKYO Pharma Limited announced that Non-Executive Director John Brancaccio purchased 5,000 shares at $1.48 each, increasing his total holdings to 35,201 shares. The company is preparing to launch a Phase 3 clinical trial for its investigational therapy targeting neuropathic corneal pain. This trial will involve around 111 patients and is set to begin in the latter half of the year.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Director's purchase indicates confidence in the company's future.
  • OKYO Pharma is advancing towards a Phase 3 clinical trial.
  • The share price is perceived as attractive at $1.48.

Full Press Release Details

LONDON and NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OKYO Pharma Limited (Nasdaq:OKYO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing investigational therapies for the treatment of neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) and anterior segment eye diseases, today announced that OKYO Pharma’s Non-Executive Director, John Brancaccio has purchased 5,000 of the Company’s ordinary shares on NASDAQ at $1.48 per share, bringing his total holding to 35,201 shares.

About OKYOPharma

OKYO Pharma Limited (Nasdaq: OKYO) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for the treatment of neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) and anterior segment eye diseases, with ordinary shares listed for trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market. OKYO plans to initiate a global Phase 3 pivotal clinical trial in the second half of this year, enrolling approximately 111 patients to evaluate a single-dose regimen of urcosimod for the treatment of NCP.
For further information, please visitwww.okyopharma.com.

For further inquiries:

OKYO Pharma LtdPaul SpencerBusiness Development and Investor Relations+44 (0) 207 495 2379Email:info@okyopharma.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Who purchased shares in OKYO Pharma?

Non-Executive Director John Brancaccio purchased 5,000 shares.

What is the share price at which the purchase was made?

The shares were purchased at $1.48 each.

What clinical trial is OKYO Pharma planning?

OKYO Pharma plans to initiate a Phase 3 clinical trial for neuropathic corneal pain.

How many patients will be enrolled in the trial?

Approximately 111 patients will be enrolled in the trial.

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Last updated: Jul 23, 2026

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