Recent Updates
Recently added Catalysts
VRCA Positive Sentiment

Verrica Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the 24th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference

Key Takeaway: Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced its participation in the 24th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference, scheduled for April 8, 2025. CEO Dr. Jayson Rieger will take part in a fireside chat during the event, which showcases the company's advancement in dermatology therapeutics. The webcast can be accessed live and will also be available for replay afterwards. Verrica continues to develop innovative medications for skin diseases, including its FDA-approved YCANTH® for molluscum contagiosum.
Price reaction · baseline $4.33 (2025-03-28 close) · 1 other VRCA headline(s) in the window, move may be shared
day 0 close · peak
+2.1%

Market Sentiment Analysis

POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Verrica Pharmaceuticals is engaging with the investment community at a significant event.
  • The participation of CEO Dr. Jayson Rieger in a fireside chat indicates confidence in the company.
  • YCANTH® (VP-102) is the first FDA-approved treatment for molluscum contagiosum, potentially benefiting millions.

BiopharmaWatch Analysis

From our catalyst data and publicly available data · not financial advice
Best trade, last catalyst
+177%
120-day peak, hindsight
Typical move
24.2%
average across 7 past catalysts
Cash runway
~3 mo
High dilution risk
Lead asset
Part 1: VP-315 3 Day Dosing/Week
Phase 2 · Basal Cell Carcinoma

Full Press Release Details

WEST CHESTER, Pa., March 31, 2025 (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 Jayson Rieger, PhD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of Verrica Pharmaceuticals, will participate in a fireside chat at the 24th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference.
24th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference, April 7-10, 2025
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Participants may access a live webcast of the event by clicking the link here.
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.
About Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Verrica is a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases requiring medical interventions. Verrica’s product YCANTH® (VP-102) (cantharidin), is the first and only commercially available treatment approved by the FDA to treat adult and pediatric patients two years of age and older with molluscum contagiosum, a highly contagious viral skin infection affecting approximately 6 million people in the United States, primarily children. YCANTH® (VP-102) is also in development to treat common warts, the largest remaining unmet need in medical dermatology. 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 non-melanoma skin cancers including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. For more information, visit www.verrica.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main focus of Verrica Pharmaceuticals?

Verrica Pharmaceuticals focuses on developing medications for skin diseases that require medical intervention.

When will Jayson Rieger participate in the Needham Conference?

Jayson Rieger will participate in the conference on April 8, 2025.

How can I access the Needham Conference webcast?

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

What is YCANTH® used to treat?

YCANTH® treats molluscum contagiosum, a contagious viral skin infection.

What other conditions is Verrica developing treatments for?

Verrica is also developing treatments for common warts and non-melanoma skin cancers.

Last updated: Mar 31, 2025