COPENHAGEN, Denmark, December 18, 2019 / B3C newswire / -- MC2 Therapeutics, an emerging pharmaceutical company focused on novel PAD Technology based topical therapies for chronic inflammatory conditions, today announced that its EU Phase 3 trial (n=490) on the companys investigational drug, Wynzora Cream, met its primary endpoint and that a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) is now in preparation for H1 2020.

Wynzora Cream (calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate, 0.005%/0.064% w/w) was studied in adult patients with plaque psoriasis and compared to Daivobet Gel (marketed in the US as Taclonex Topical Suspension) and cream vehicle.

Top-line data demonstrate that:

Wynzora Cream has statistically significantly greater treatment efficacy compared to Daivobet Gel

Wynzora Cream has statistically significantly better patient reported outcomes compared to Daivobet Gel

Wynzora Cream demonstrates a favorable safety profile

We continue to be impressed by the performance of Wynzora Cream in clinical trials. With a PGA treatment success of 52% and 68% reduction in mPASI and a very favorable safety profile, Wynzora Cream is delivering on its promise to provide high comfort to physicians and patients in treating plaque psoriasis. stated Jesper J. Lange, CEO of MC2 Therapeutics and added: Wynzora Cream takes the treatment experience in daily routines to a new level. Our PAD Technology has enabled an aqueous cream formulation that is designed for high convenience in daily routines illustrated by the positive patient reported treatment convenience and quality of life outcomes in our Phase 3 trials. This is a key component of treatment in real life settings.

MC2 Therapeutics is seeking to upgrade the treatment experience for patients having chronic inflammatory diseases including plaque psoriasis. Enabled by PAD Technology, Wynzora Cream has been developed to provide physicians and patients high comfort on relief of psoriasis symptoms with favorable safety and convenience in daily routines. A once-daily, non-greasy product that quickly absorbs into the skin allowing patients to comfortably put on clothes, go to bed or engage in other physical and social activities within a few minutes after application.

The EU Phase 3 data is an important step in the global development of Wynzora Cream. MC2 Therapeutics recently announced FDAs acceptance of its New Drug Application on Wynzora Cream with July 20th, 2020 as the PDUFA action date.

About the Wynzora Cream Phase 3 TrialThis Phase 3, randomized, multicenter, investigator-blind, parallel-group trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of Wynzora Cream compared to Wynzora vehicle and the active comparator Daivobet Gel in patients with psoriasis vulgaris. The trial enrolled 490 patients at 32 clinical centers across Germany, Poland and Czech Republic. Patients applied trial medication topically once daily for eight weeks.

Data from the trial will be presented at upcoming clinical conferences. Global development of Wynzora Cream will continue and MC2 Therapeutics plans to submit a MAA in EU in the first half of 2020.

About Wynzora CreamWynzora Cream is the first cream-based fixed dose combination of calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate for topical treatment of plaque psoriasis. Wynzora Cream is based on PAD Technology, which uniquely enables stability of both calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate in a convenient aqueous formulation. In the Phase 3 trials conducted at multiple sites in the US and the EU, Wynzora Cream has demonstrated a statistically significantly greater efficacy compared to Taclonex Topical Suspension and Daivobet gel. The unique combination of significant clinical efficacy, a favorable safety profile and high convenience of Wynzora Cream holds promise to increase treatment adherence and overall patient satisfaction in topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in the real-world setting.

About MC2 Therapeutics A/SMC2 Therapeutics is a privately held pharmaceutical company focused on topical therapies for chronic inflammatory conditions. Using its proprietary PAD Technology MC2 Therapeutics is developing a pipeline of novel innovative topical therapies designed for unique patient experiences.

For additional information on MC2 Therapeutics Group, please visit http://www.mc2therapeutics.com

Next events

Jesper J. Lange, CEO will present at Dermatology Summit, San Francisco, January 12th, 2020JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, San Francisco, January 13th - 16th, 2020Winter Clinical, Hawaii, January 16th 19th, 2020AAD, Denver, March 20th 24th, 2020

Contact

MC2 Therapeutics A/SLonni Goltermann, EA to the CEO +45 2018 1111 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Keywords: Humans; betamethasone dipropionate, calcipotriol; calcipotriene; Prostaglandins A; Patient Satisfaction; Drug Users; Betamethasone; Calcitriol; betamethasone-17,21-dipropionate; Xamiol gel; Taclonex; Daivobet; Psoriasis; Drug Combinations; Treatment Outcome; Marketing

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