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Apricus Biosciences, Inc.
San Diego, California, United States
- Ownership
- Private
- Employees
- ~120
- Development stage
- Other
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Overview
Apricus Biosciences developed innovative medicines primarily targeting sexual health and urology using its proprietary NexACT® drug delivery platform. Its lead product, Vitaros®, a topical treatment for erectile dysfunction, achieved approval and commercialization in Europe and Canada but failed to secure FDA approval. The company also advanced several other candidates including Fispemifene for male hypogonadism/lower urinary tract symptoms and Femprox for female sexual arousal disorder. In January 2019, Apricus merged with Seelos Therapeutics after years of financial challenges.
- Therapeutic areas
- CardiovascularMen's HealthEndocrinologyWomen's HealthOncology
- Modalities
- Small molecules (e.g., Vitaros topical cream)Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs)Topical drug delivery via proprietary permeation technology (NexACT®)
- Industry
- Biotech
02
Drug pipeline
4 assets3 more assets in the full pipeline.
03
Partnerships
Abbott Laboratories LimitedTakeda Pharmaceuticals International GmbHHexal AG/SandozRecordati Ireland Ltd.Bracco S.p.A.Laboratoires Majorelle [for Vitaros commercialization in various territories].[6]
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