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DURECT Corporation (Nasdaq: DRRX) reported Q2 2021 total revenues of $2.3 million with a net loss of $9.1 million, down from $24.5 million revenue and a net income of $14.3 million in Q2 2020.
They expanded U.S. clinical sites for the Phase 2b AHFIRM study of DUR-928 for severe alcohol-associated hepatitis. Future sites are planned in the UK, Europe, and Australia. DUR-928 shows promise in treating liver conditions, with Fast Track Designation from the FDA. Additionally, POSIMIR received FDA approval for post-surgical analgesia. Cash and investments rose to $88.6 million as of June 30, 2021.
DURECT Corporation (Nasdaq: DRRX) will disclose its second-quarter 2021 financial results and host a conference call on July 29, 2021, at 4:30 PM ET. The company is developing DUR-928, which aims to treat alcohol-associated hepatitis and has received Fast Track Designation from the FDA. Currently, they are conducting a Phase 2b clinical trial named AHFIRM. Additionally, the company's POSIMIR product has gained FDA approval. DURECT also cautions about risks related to clinical trials and commercialization.
DURECT Corporation (Nasdaq: DRRX) will present at the Epigenetic Therapeutic Targets Summit on July 15, 2021, discussing its lead drug candidate DUR-928 for alcohol-associated hepatitis. CEO James E. Brown will highlight positive Phase 2a results and provide details on the ongoing Phase 2b study with 300 hospitalized patients. DUR-928 acts as an epigenetic regulator, targeting DNA methylation to potentially improve cell survival and reduce inflammation in liver diseases. The presentation will be available on DURECT's website post-conference.
DURECT Corporation (Nasdaq: DRRX) presented new clinical data for DUR-928 at the 2021 International Liver Conference, showcasing potential efficacy in treating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and safety in subjects with hepatic impairment. The Phase 1b trial indicated a median 20% reduction in insulin resistance after 4 weeks of treatment. No adverse events were reported in the Phase 1 trial for hepatic impairment. DURECT is progressing with new trials and exploring additional applications for DUR-928.
DURECT Corporation (Nasdaq: DRRX) announced its participation at the International Liver Conference (EASL) from June 23-26, 2021, presenting two posters on DUR-928. The first poster highlights new efficacy signals from a Phase 1b study in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) patients, showing improvements in liver health metrics. The second poster discusses a Phase 1 study on the safety and pharmacokinetics of DUR-928 in patients with varying hepatic impairments. Copies of the posters will be available on DURECT's website post-conference.
DURECT Corporation (DRRX) reported Q1 2021 financial results, achieving total revenues of $2.2 million and a net loss of $10.1 million, compared to $1.6 million and a net loss of $9.9 million in Q1 2020.
The company initiated patient dosing in the Phase 2b AHFIRM clinical study for DUR-928 in severe Alcohol-associated Hepatitis, while FDA approved POSIMIR for post-surgical analgesia. DURECT raised $47.8 million in equity, ending the quarter with $97.2 million in cash. Upcoming plans include discussions for POSIMIR commercialization and ongoing clinical trials.
DURECT Corporation (Nasdaq: DRRX) announced it will report its first quarter 2021 financial results on May 4, 2021, at 4:30 PM ET. The call will include a business update. The company is focused on developing innovative therapies for acute organ injuries and chronic liver diseases, notably its lead candidate DUR-928, which is currently in a Phase 2b trial for alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH). DURECT also has an FDA-approved product, POSIMIR, an analgesic solution. Risks associated with ongoing trials and commercialization efforts were highlighted in the release.
DURECT Corporation (Nasdaq: DRRX) published a peer-reviewed paper detailing the mechanism of action of its lead drug candidate, DUR-928, in The Journal of Lipid Research. DUR-928 acts as an epigenetic regulator, inhibiting DNA methyltransferases and regulating gene expression related to cellular activities. In clinical trials, DUR-928 demonstrated a 100% survival rate after 28 days in patients with alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH) and significant improvements in patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The company continues to advance ongoing clinical trials.
DURECT Corporation (Nasdaq: DRRX) reported Q4 2020 financial results, revealing total revenues of $2.2 million and net income of $4.4 million, compared to revenues of $9.0 million and a net loss of $4.2 million during Q4 2019. The company initiated the Phase 2b AHFIRM trial for DUR-928 in severe alcohol-associated hepatitis and received FDA Fast Track Designation. Notably, DURECT raised $47.8 million in equity and sold its LACTEL product line to Evonik for $15 million, enhancing its financial position. However, full-year revenues reached $30.1 million, slightly above the prior year's $25.1 million.
DURECT Corporation (Nasdaq: DRRX) announced its participation in three virtual investor conferences in March 2021. The events include:
- H.C. Wainwright Life Sciences Conference: Presentation on March 9, available on demand from 7:00 am (EST).
- ROTH Conference: Presentation on March 5, available on demand from 5:00 pm (EST).
- Oppenheimer & Co. Healthcare Conference: Presentation on March 17 at 11:20 am (EST).
Webcasts will be accessible via DURECT's website, where replays will also be available.