NeurogesX Announces Publication of Phase 3 Data for QUTENZA(TM) (NGX-4010) in Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) by The Lancet...() painful HIV-distal sensory polyneuropa...),Health

Date:1/12/2009

), painful HIV-distal sensory polyneuropathy (HIV-DSP) and painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN). NeurogesX' late-stage product portfolio is led by its product candidate Qutenza, a dermal patch designed to manage pain associated with peripheral neuropathic pain conditions, that the Company believes offers significant advantages over other pain therapies. A NDA for Qutenza seeking approval for the management of pain due to PHN was submitted in October, 2008 and has been accepted for review by the U.S. FDA and an MAA for Qutenza seeking approval for peripheral neuropathic pain is currently under review by the European Medicines Agency (EMEA).

NeurogesX' second most advanced product candidate, NGX-1998, is a topically applied, liquid formulation containing a high concentration of capsaicin designed to treat pain associated with neuropathic pain conditions. NGX-1998 is currently in Phase 1 development.

NeurogesX' early stage product pipeline includes pre-clinical compounds which are prodrugs of acetaminophen and various opioids. The company has evaluated these compounds in vitro and in vivo and is currently seeking development partners for these programs.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). NeurogesX disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements, and claims the protection of the Safe Harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Act. Examples of such statements include, but are not limited to, the expected timing of regulatory decisions with respect to the MAA for Qutenza in the European Union and the NDA for Qutenza for PHN with the FDA, including the potential PDUFA date for the NDA; the potential markets for NeurogesX' product candidates; the expected benefits of NeurogesX' product candidates and its pl
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