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OKYO Pharma Urcosimod Abstract Accepted

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jan 30, 2026 · Last updated Jan 30, 2026

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The acceptance of OKYO Pharma's abstract for presentation at a prestigious medical meeting is a positive development, potentially increasing investor confidence in the company's lead candidate, urcosimod. This could lead to a positive impact on OKYO Pharma's stock price and overall market sentiment for the biotechnology sector focused on ophthalmic treatments.

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OKYO Pharma, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that an abstract on its lead candidate, urcosimod (formerly OK-101), has been accepted for presentation at the 2026 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Meeting. The abstract, titled 'Evaluation of Urcosimod in Neuropathic Corneal Pain: Efficacy and Safety Results from a Proof-of-Concept Pilot Phase 2 Study', will be presented on April 11, 2026, in Washington, DC. This acceptance follows a competitive review process and highlights positive efficacy and safety data from OKYO Pharma's recently completed proof-of-concept Phase 2 study of urcosimod in patients with neuropathic corneal pain. Robert Dempsey, CEO of OKYO Pharma, emphasized the potential of urcosimod as a novel therapeutic. Urcosimod has also received IND approval and fast track designation from the United States===Food and Drug Administration. OKYO Pharma plans to initiate a larger 150-patient Phase 2b/3 multiple-dose study of urcosimod in the first half of 2026.

90 OKYO Pharma had abstract accepted for presentation American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
80 OKYO Pharma plans to initiate Phase 2b/3 study
70 United States===Food and Drug Administration granted IND and fast track designation OKYO Pharma
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OKYO Pharma's lead candidate, urcosimod, had an abstract accepted for presentation at the 2026 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Meeting. This recognition highlights the potential of urcosimod for neuropathic corneal pain and supports the company's ongoing development efforts.
Importance 100 Sentiment 40
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As CEO of OKYO Pharma, Robert Dempsey expressed delight regarding the acceptance of urcosimod's Phase 2 data for presentation, emphasizing its potential as a novel therapeutic for neuropathic corneal pain.
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The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Meeting is a prestigious gathering where OKYO Pharma will present its Phase 2 data on urcosimod, offering an important platform to share results with leading ophthalmologists.
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The United States===Food and Drug Administration previously granted urcosimod the first IND for neuropathic corneal pain and awarded it fast track designation, indicating regulatory recognition of the drug's potential.
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OKYO Pharma's ordinary shares are listed for trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market, providing a platform for its public trading.
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