Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA) has upcoming FDA regulatory milestones for YCANTH™ (cantharidin). The table below outlines estimated target dates and event types for these pending regulatory actions.
This section highlights FDA-related milestones and regulatory updates for drugs developed by Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA).
Over the past two years, Verrica Pharmaceuticals has reported clinical trial outcomes, regulatory submissions, approvals, and other FDA events for drugs and therapies such as
VP-315, YCANTH™, and VP-102. For definitions of regulatory abbreviations such as NDA, BLA, or PDUFA, see the event status legend.
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VP-315 FDA Regulatory Timeline and Events
VP-315 is a drug developed by Verrica Pharmaceuticals for the following indication: For the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma.
This drug is under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Below is a timeline of key regulatory milestones for this therapy.
- Drug:
- VP-315
- Announced Date:
- September 10, 2026
- Indication:
- For the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Announcement
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced that it will present posters on YCANTH® (VP-102), a therapy approved by the FDA to treat molluscum contagiosum in patients 2 years of age and older, and VP-315, in development for basal cell carcinoma, at two upcoming dermatology conferences in September 2026: the 27th Annual Las Vegas Dermatology Seminar (September 17–20, Bellagio, Las Vegas, NV) and Maui Derm NP+PA Fall 2026 (September 16–19, The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV).
Read Announcement- Drug:
- VP-315
- Announced Date:
- May 5, 2026
- Indication:
- For the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Announcement
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced the presentation of Phase 2 clinical data highlighting the potential abscopal effects of the Company's novel oncolytic peptide, VP-315 (ruxotemitide), in the treatment of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) at the 2026 Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) Annual Meeting, taking place from May 13-16, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois.
Read Announcement- Drug:
- VP-315
- Announced Date:
- November 10, 2025
- Indication:
- For the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Announcement
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc announced the presentation of new data from its Phase 2 study evaluating VP-315 (ruxotemitide), a novel oncolytic peptide immunotherapy, at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 40th Annual Meeting which took place November 5–9, 2025, in National Harbor, Maryland.
AI Summary
Verrica presented new Phase 2 data on VP-315 (ruxotemitide) at the SITC 40th Annual Meeting (Nov 5–9, 2025). The oral and poster sessions highlighted strong local immune activation and clinical activity of VP-315 in patients with basal cell carcinoma (BCC).
An exploratory analysis of paired biopsies (22 subjects, 24 tumors) showed VP-315 reprograms the tumor microenvironment: significant increases in CD3+, CD4+ helper, and CD8+ cytotoxic T cells, increased CD20+ B cells, and reductions in immunosuppressive cell populations. These immune changes provide mechanistic support for the study’s clinical outcomes — a 97% objective response rate (post‑hoc) and 51% complete histologic clearance — and suggest possible abscopal‑like effects in non‑injected lesions. VP-315 was well tolerated with no treatment‑related serious adverse events reported.
In Part 2, 82 subjects (92 tumors) received intratumoral 8 mg injections once daily for 2–3 days to up to two lesions, with biopsies assessed 12–14 weeks after treatment. The findings support VP-315’s potential as a non‑surgical, first‑in‑class immunotherapy option for BCC.
Read Announcement- Drug:
- VP-315
- Announced Date:
- October 7, 2025
- Indication:
- For the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Announcement
Verrica Pharmaceuticals announced that it will be presenting both an oral presentation and a poster on VP-315, its oncolytic peptide for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 40th Annual Meeting taking place November 5–9, 2025, in National Harbor, Maryland.
AI Summary
Verrica Pharmaceuticals announced it will present both an oral presentation and a poster on VP-315, its oncolytic peptide for basal cell carcinoma (BCC), at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 40th Annual Meeting, November 5–9, 2025, in National Harbor, Maryland. The abstract goes live on the SITC website around November 4 at 9 a.m. ET.
The oral presentation (Abstract #529) appears in Concurrent Session 205b: Rapid Oral Abstract Session – Clinical, where Kenneth Y. Tsai, MD, PhD, will discuss an exploratory analysis of local immune activation in the tumor microenvironment 12 weeks after VP-315 treatment. The poster features the same title and author list.
VP-315 is a potential first-in-class oncolytic chemotherapeutic peptide injected directly into tumors to trigger immunogenic cell death and boost T cell responses. Verrica holds an exclusive license for VP-315 in BCC and squamous cell carcinoma, and Phase 1/2 trials have shown positive tumor-specific immune responses. These SITC presentations will share new data on its non-surgical approach for BCC.
Read Announcement- Drug:
- VP-315
- Announced Date:
- January 21, 2025
- Indication:
- For the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Announcement
Verrica Pharmaceuticals announced the presentation of three posters that were presented at the 2025 Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference, which was held from January 17-19, in Miami, Florida.
AI Summary
Verrica Pharmaceuticals announced the presentation of three posters at the 2025 Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference held from January 17-19 in Miami, Florida. The posters detailed data from Part 2 of a Phase 2 multicenter study testing their investigational oncolytic peptide, VP-315, for treating basal cell carcinoma. One key poster highlighted a calculated 97% Objective Response Rate (ORR) based on a post-hoc analysis, showing a significant reduction in tumor size and disease progression control.
The other posters focused on safety, tolerability, and antitumor efficacy data, with results indicating that approximately 51% of treated tumors achieved complete histologic clearance, while tumors with residual disease saw an average 71% size reduction. These findings, gathered from 82 patients with 91 tumors, support the potential of VP-315 as an alternative non-surgical therapy for basal cell carcinoma.
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YCANTH™ (cantharidin) FDA Regulatory Timeline and Events
YCANTH™ (cantharidin) is a drug developed by Verrica Pharmaceuticals for the following indication: For molluscum contagiosum, which is primarily a pediatric disease.
This drug is under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Below is a timeline of key regulatory milestones for this therapy.
- Drug:
- YCANTH™ (cantharidin)
- Announced Date:
- August 27, 2026
- Indication:
- For molluscum contagiosum, which is primarily a pediatric disease.
Announcement
Verrica Pharmaceuticals announced completion of enrollment of the first pivotal clinical trial (COVE-2) of its global Phase 3 program evaluating YCANTH® (VP-102) for the treatment of common warts.
Read Announcement- Drug:
- YCANTH™ (cantharidin)
- Announced Date:
- February 9, 2026
- Indication:
- For molluscum contagiosum, which is primarily a pediatric disease.
Announcement
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced the launch of YCANTH® in Japan by its partner, Torii Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. ("Torii"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shionogi & Co., Ltd., for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum ("molluscum").
AI Summary
Verrica Pharmaceuticals announced that its partner Torii Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Shionogi & Co., Ltd., has launched YCANTH® in Japan for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum. The move makes YCANTH available to Japanese patients through Torii’s local commercialization efforts and brings Verrica’s product to a new market via its strategic partner.
Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection that causes small, sometimes itchy or bothersome bumps, particularly in children and people with weakened immune systems. The Japan launch gives clinicians another topical treatment option and could improve access for patients who need care. By working with Torii/Shionogi, Verrica aims to leverage local expertise in distribution, promotion, and provider education as it tracks uptake and patient outcomes in the Japanese market.
Read Announcement- Drug:
- YCANTH™ (cantharidin)
- Announced Date:
- October 20, 2025
- Target Action Date:
- Q4 2026
- Estimated Target Date Range:
- October 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
- Indication:
- For molluscum contagiosum, which is primarily a pediatric disease.
Announcement
Verrica is initiating activities to support this regulatory submission, which could be filed as early as Q4 2026
AI Summary
The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) concluded that data from Verrica’s Phase 3 studies in the U.S. and Japan are sufficient to support a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for YCANTH in the EU. The CHMP agreed that the study design, endpoints and patient populations are acceptable and that no additional Phase 3 trials are required.
Verrica is now initiating activities to support this MAA submission, which could be filed as early as the fourth quarter of 2026. This preparation involves aligning regulatory strategies, gathering necessary documentation and engaging with EU stakeholders. Positive CHMP feedback provides a clear path to approval and allows Verrica to explore strategic opportunities to bring YCANTH to millions of patients in need across Europe.
Read Announcement- Drug:
- YCANTH™ (cantharidin)
- Announced Date:
- October 20, 2025
- Indication:
- For molluscum contagiosum, which is primarily a pediatric disease.
Announcement
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has provided positive feedback that supports the filing of a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for Verrica's product, YCANTH®, as a treatment for molluscum contagiosum ("molluscum").
AI Summary
Verrica announced CHMP positive feedback supporting an MAA for YCANTH® to treat molluscum in the European Union.
The CHMP confirmed that the Phase 3 study design—including trial duration, endpoint selection, and patient population—for adult and pediatric patients two years and older is adequate. It also agreed that the clinical safety package and existing nonclinical studies meet requirements, so no further Phase 3 trials are needed.
With this guidance, Verrica is launching submission preparations and expects to file the MAA as early as the fourth quarter of 2026.
YCANTH is a proprietary drug-device that delivers a cantharidin formulation via a single-use applicator. This system allows precise topical dosing for targeted treatment of molluscum lesions.
This positive scientific advice addresses a significant unmet need in Europe and sets the stage for Verrica to explore strategic opportunities to bring YCANTH to millions of patients.
Read Announcement- Drug:
- YCANTH™ (cantharidin)
- Announced Date:
- September 19, 2025
- Indication:
- For molluscum contagiosum, which is primarily a pediatric disease.
Announcement
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced that its development partner, Torii Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. ("Torii") has received approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare ("MHLW") for YCANTH® (TO-208) for the treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum ("molluscum"). Torii became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shionogi & Co., Ltd., on September 1, 2025.
AI Summary
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced that its development partner Torii Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. received approval from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for YCANTH® (TO-208) to treat molluscum contagiosum. As of September 1, 2025, Torii is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shionogi & Co., Ltd. This approval fulfills an important unmet need for patients with molluscum in Japan.
Under the companies’ collaboration agreement, the approval triggers a one-time $10 million milestone payment to Verrica. This non-dilutive capital will strengthen Verrica’s balance sheet and support its U.S. commercial efforts to establish YCANTH as the new standard of care for molluscum.
Verrica retains global rights to YCANTH for all indications outside Japan. The company plans to leverage this success and pursue additional approvals worldwide, aiming to make the treatment available to more patients suffering from molluscum contagiosum.
Read Announcement- Drug:
- YCANTH™ (cantharidin)
- Announced Date:
- April 7, 2025
- Indication:
- For molluscum contagiosum, which is primarily a pediatric disease.
Announcement
errica Pharmaceuticals Inc provided a business update.
AI Summary
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. recently provided a business update highlighting strong demand for its product, YCANTH®. In the first quarter of 2025, the company saw its dispensed applicator units increase to 10,102, marking a 16.7% rise compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. This growth is significant, as it is the first time the quarterly count has exceeded 10,000 units.
The update emphasized that distributor inventory levels have normalized after recent commercial restructuring. With inventory now closely matching demand, Verrica expects that the dispensed applicator units will be a better indicator of gross revenue. CEO Jayson Rieger pointed to improved market access and a more focused commercial team, positioning the company for sustainable revenue growth in 2025 and beyond as YCANTH® continues to gain traction among prescribers.
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VP-102 FDA Regulatory Events
VP-102 is a drug developed by Verrica Pharmaceuticals for the following indication: Molluscum contagiosum (molluscum).
This drug is under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Below is a timeline of key regulatory milestones for this therapy.
- Drug:
- VP-102
- Announced Date:
- June 22, 2026
- Indication:
- Molluscum contagiosum (molluscum)
Announcement
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc announced that the first U.S. patient was dosed in the second clinical trial (COVE-3) in its global Phase 3 program evaluating YCANTH® (VP-102) for the treatment of common warts.
AI Summary
Verrica Pharmaceuticals said the first U.S. patient has been treated in COVE-3, the second clinical trial in its global Phase 3 program for YCANTH (VP-102) as a treatment for common warts. This follows progress in the first trial, COVE-2, which has already passed more than half of its target enrollment in the United States. The company also said patients are being enrolled in COVE-4, a long-term follow-up study.
Verrica’s development partner, Torii Pharmaceutical, also announced the first Japanese patient was dosed in the same study under the name TO-208 in Japan. Torii and Verrica are sharing the global Phase 3 program costs equally, with Torii covering the first $40 million, or most of the current trial budget. Verrica keeps global rights to YCANTH outside Japan, including for common warts.
Read Announcement- Drug:
- VP-102
- Announced Date:
- January 7, 2026
- Indication:
- Molluscum contagiosum (molluscum)
Announcement
Verrica Pharmaceuticals announced that the first patient was dosed in December 2025 in the global Phase 3 program evaluating YCANTH (VP-102) for the treatment of common warts.
AI Summary
Verrica Pharmaceuticals announced the first patient was dosed in December 2025 in a global Phase 3 program evaluating YCANTH (VP-102) for the treatment of common warts. The company called this an important clinical milestone for its label-expansion strategy. The Phase 3 launch follows positive Phase 2 COVE-1 results in which 51% (18 of 35) of subjects in one cohort achieved complete clearance of treatable warts at Day 84; adverse events were mainly expected local skin reactions and no serious adverse events were observed.
Torii will split global Phase 3 costs 50/50 and will fund the first $40 million of trial expenses, covering roughly 90% of the current budget; Verrica’s share is expected to be paid from future milestones and royalties in Japan. With about 22 million people affected by common warts in the U.S. and Verrica holding global rights outside Japan, the company views the program as a substantial commercial and licensing opportunity. The Phase 3 start advances YCANTH’s clinical development for this large patient population.
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