Innovation Pharmaceuticals Reports Enhancements in Manufacture of Brilacidin Phase 3 Drug Supply
BEVERLY, MA – April 9, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Innovation Pharmaceuticals (OTCQB:IPIX) (“the Company”), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, is pleased to report that the Company has implemented yield and purity enhancements in the manufacturing of Brilacidin for the bulk production of Phase 3 drug supply using the Quality by Design approach. This and other efforts associated with the chemical processes aim to achieve drug supply optimization for commercial use.
The Company is now positioning itself to further advance Brilacidin, most immediately, in its planned Phase 3 Oral Mucositis program, and in mid-stage testing for Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
“Making these enhancements to Brilacidin is a crucial development step to ensure consistent, high-quality drug substance,” commented Arthur P. Bertolino, MD, PhD, MBA, President and Chief Medical Officer at Innovation Pharmaceuticals. “The Company believes that its Brilacidin franchise will one day provide patients and providers with multiple, much-needed novel and effective medicines.”
In other news, the Company will commence Scientific Advice discussions with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) this week, via a scheduled meeting, to review plans for the international Phase 3 Brilacidin Oral Mucositis program. Also in the coming weeks, the Company plans to provide an update on its Brilacidin program for the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
