Regulatory News:
Moberg Derma AB (OMX: MOB) has analysed data from approximately fifty
per cent of the patients in the ongoing open phase II study for MOB-015.
Based on the analysis, the company assesses that there is low
probability that the final results from the study will be sufficient for
out-licensing the project. Further studies will probably be required
before continuing to phase III. The ongoing phase II study will be
completed and results are expected by the end of the year.
"In parallel with the completion of the study, we will get additional
data and can identify possible product improvements. The project will be
delayed but our financial goals remain – to attain positive operating
income and positive operating cash flow from and including 2013 and in
the long-term to attain an operating margin of at least 25% with
continued strong growth” said Peter Wolpert, CEO of Moberg Derma.
About MOB-015 and nail fungus
MOB-015 is a new topical treatment for nail fungus (onychomycosis) with
fungicidal, keratolytic and emollient properties. Moberg Dermas
patent-pending formulation technology facilitates high concentrations of
a fungicidal substance to be transported in and through nail tissue. In
pre-clinical studies on human nails, more than tenfold concentrations of
the antifungal substance have been detected, compared to the
concentrations measured in the nail with successful oral treatment. As
MOB-015 is applied locally, the side effects associated with oral
treatment are avoided.
Nail fungus is the most common nail disease and afflicts approximately
10% of the general population and increasing with age. The estimated
global market potential exceeds USD 1 billion. The untapped potential is
significant since many patients remain untreated. It is generally
recognized that there is a need for new efficacious and safe topical
treatments.
About this information
Moberg Derma discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the
Securities Markets Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The
information was submitted for publication at 08:00 am (CET) on February
9th, 2012.
About Moberg Derma
Moberg Derma AB (publ) (STO:MOB), based in Stockholm, develops patented
topical pharmaceuticals for the treatment of common disorders through
the use of innovative drug delivery. The company’s products are based on
proven compounds, which reduce time to market, development costs and
risk. Moberg Derma’s first product Nalox™/Emtrix® - for nail disorders -
became the Nordic market leader directly after launch in autumn 2010 and
international launch is ongoing. The portfolio includes approved and
launched products to projects in the preclinical and clinical phase. The
company began operations at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm in
2006. The share of Moberg Derma is quoted on the Small Cap list of the
NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm. For further information, please
visit: www.mobergderma.se
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