NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eyenovia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYEN), an ophthalmic technology company, today announced the U.S. launch and commercial availability of clobetasol propionate ophthalmic suspension 0.05% (“Clobetasol”), approved by the FDA for the treatment of post-operative inflammation and pain following ocular surgery.
“The commercial launch of Clobetasol represents a significant milestone for our company, and as the first new ophthalmic steroid to be approved in more than 15 years, a meaningful advancement in the field of ocular surgery,” stated Michael Rowe, Chief Executive Officer of Eyenovia. “With its efficacy and safety profile, convenient twice-a-day dosing regimen, and streamlined distribution that is designed to eliminate complications from insurance, we believe Clobetasol will generate strong interest among eye doctors.”
Dr. Erick Co, President & CEO of Formosa Pharma, said, “This commercial U.S. launch of clobetasol has been much anticipated and we are excited to provide this formidable therapy to ocular surgery patients in the U.S. with our partner, Eyenovia. We also look forward to further collaborating with Eyenovia to develop Clobetasol as a treatment for dry eye utilizing its Optejet® platform technology.”
Eyenovia also announced the results of its recently commissioned market research indicating a strong level of interest from ophthalmic surgeons in Clobetasol based upon their review of its prescribing information.1 Key highlights from the survey include:
- Of the 100 ophthalmic surgeons surveyed, respondents ranked efficacy as the most important characteristic of a post-operative steroid. In clinical studies of Clobetasol, approximately 80% of patients had complete relief from pain as soon as four days post-surgery (versus approximately 50% for patients who had vehicle)
- The safety information specific to clobetasol was also of importance with clinical study results showing no single adverse event affected more than 2% of patients
- Managed care hurdles were cited by 53% of respondents as the most significant issue with prescribing ophthalmic steroids. Knowing that Clobetasol will be made available to patients at a low fixed price regardless of their insurance status was seen by surgeons as a positive way to eliminate insurance complications that burden office staff
- Based solely on a review of the approved label and the way it will be distributed, the majority of respondents indicated a high level of interest in prescribing Clobetasol
About Eyenovia, Inc.
Eyenovia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYEN) is an ophthalmic technology company developing a pipeline of microdose array print therapeutics based on its Optejet® platform technology. Eyenovia is currently focused on the commercialization of MYDCOMBI® for mydriasis, clobetasol propionate ophthalmic suspension, 0.05% for post-operative inflammation and pain following ocular surgery, as well as the ongoing late-stage development of medications in the Optejet® device for pediatric progressive myopia as well as out-licensing for additional indications. For more information, visit Eyenovia.com.
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