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Verrica Pharmaceuticals Announces Participation in the H.C. Wainwright 25th Annual Global Investment Conference

Key Takeaway: Verrica Pharmaceuticals announced its participation in the H.C. Wainwright 25th Annual Global Investment Conference on September 12, 2023. Ted White, the company's President and CEO, will engage in a fireside chat, and the company will conduct one-on-one meetings with investors. This engagement comes following the recent FDA approval of Verrica's lead product, YCANTH™, which treats molluscum contagiosum. The company is also focused on further developing additional dermatological therapies.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Verrica's participation in a prominent investment conference may enhance visibility.
  • The company has recently gained FDA approval for its lead product, YCANTH™, which addresses a significant market need.
  • Verrica is developing new treatments that target unmet needs in dermatology.

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+177%
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Full Press Release Details

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Verrica” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: VRCA), a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases requiring medical interventions, today announced that that Ted White, Verrica President and CEO, will participate in a fireside chat at the H.C. Wainwright 25th Annual Global Investment Conference on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 5:00 pm ET. The Company will also be participating in one-on-one meetings during the conference.
Participants may access a live webcast of the event through the following link: https://journey.ct.events/view/a5656e49-2762-41f6-8e4b-b62df7320cf1
The webcast can also be accessed in the Investors/Presentations & Events section of the Verrica website at www.verrica.com. The webcast replay will be available shortly after conclusion of the event for 30 days.
About Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Verrica is a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases requiring medical interventions. On July 21, 2023, Verrica’s lead product, YCANTH™ (cantharidin), became the first treatment approved by the FDA to treat pediatric and adult patients with molluscum contagiosum, a highly contagious viral skin infection affecting approximately 6 million people in the United States, primarily children. VP-102 is also in development to treat common warts and external genital warts, two of the largest unmet needs in medical dermatology. Verrica is developing VP-103, its second cantharidin-based product candidate, for the treatment of plantar warts. Verrica has also entered a worldwide license agreement with Lytix Biopharma AS to develop and commercialize VP-315 (formerly LTX-315 and VP-LTX-315) for dermatologic oncology conditions. For more information, visit www.verrica.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Verrica Pharmaceuticals' upcoming conference participation?

Verrica will participate in the conference on September 12, 2023, at 5:00 pm ET.

How can I access Verrica's conference webcast?

The webcast can be accessed via a provided link or on Verrica's website.

What is YCANTH™ used to treat?

YCANTH™ treats molluscum contagiosum, a viral skin infection affecting about 6 million people.

What other treatments is Verrica developing?

Verrica is developing VP-102 for warts and VP-103 for plantar warts.

Who can I contact for more information about Verrica?

For more information, contact the Chief Financial Officer via provided emails.

Last updated: Aug 31, 2023