Cantharidin - Verrica Pharmaceuticals
Alternative Names: Cantharidin 0.7% topical solution; TO-208; VP 102 - Verrica Pharmaceuticals; VP 103; VP 103 - Verrica Pharmaceuticals; VP-102; YCANTHLatest Information Update: 30 Oct 2025
At a glance
- Originator Verrica Pharmaceuticals
- Developer Torii Pharmaceutical; Verrica Pharmaceuticals
- Class Antivirals; Benzofurans; Epoxy compounds; Skin disorder therapies; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Serine protease stimulants
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Molluscum contagiosum
- Phase II Genital warts; Warts
Most Recent Events
- 21 Oct 2025 Verrica Pharmaceutical anticipates the regulatory submission to EMA for Molluscum contagiosum (In adolescents, In children, In the elderly, In adults) by the fourth quarter of 2026
- 20 Oct 2025 The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the EMA provides positive feedback that supports the filing of a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for Cantharidin (YCANTH®) in Molluscum contagiosum, in European Union
- 19 Sep 2025 Registered for Molluscum contagiosum in Japan (Topical)