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: 31 Aug 2026
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 III Warts
- Discontinued Genital warts
Most Recent Events
- 31 Aug 2026 Verrica Pharmaceuticals plans label expansion for Warts
- 27 Aug 2026 Verrica Pharmaceuticals and Torii Pharmaceutical plans to seek marketing authorisation for Cantharidin for Warts in USA and Japan
- 27 Aug 2026 Verrica Pharmaceuticals completes enrolment in its phase III trial for Warts (In children, In adults, In adolescents, In the elderly) in USA (Topical)