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: 27 Nov 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
- 15 Nov 2025 Verrica Pharmaceutical announced plans to launch YCANTH Rx, a new non-dispensing pharmacy option, in the fourth quarter of 2025
- 15 Nov 2025 Verrica Pharmaceuticals plans a phase III trial for Warts in USA(Topical) in 2025
- 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