Virpax Announces Clinical Trial Site in Canada for First in Human Study of Epoladerm™ for Pain Associated with Osteoarthritis of the Knee

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First Patient Expected to be Enrolled by Q2 of 2022 Data To Support Regulatory Filings in the United States BERWYN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#pharma—Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VRPX), a company specializing in developing product candidates for pain management, CNS disorders and anti-viral indications, signed a clinical trial agreement with Altasciences Company, Inc., a leading clinical trial services company, for a First in Human study investigating Epoladerm™ for pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee. The study will take place in Canada with a CTA filing and enrollment of the first patient anticipated by Q2 of 2022. “Performing trials in Canada is an efficient and cost-effective way for Virpax to add robust data in support of the 505(b)(2) FDA approval pathway for Epoladerm™ . Through partners like Altasciences, we may strategically accelerate our optimized drug delivery therapeutic candidates through pre-clinical and clinical development,” commented Chairman & CEO Anthony P. Mack. About Epoladerm™ Virpax Pharmaceuticals is developing Epoladerm™ (diclofenac epolamine), an investigational analgesic supplied in a pre-filled device for administration as a topical spray film to manage chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee. Our proprietary technology provides a convenient aerosol canister for application of the spray film to the knee. The resulting film is thinner than a standard liquid bandage, is visibly clear on the knee and is fast-drying. The spray formulation avoids the inconvenient and messy application of creams or gels to the knee. About Virpax Pharmaceuticals Virpax is developing branded product candidates for non-addictive pain management and neurological disorders using its proprietary technologies to optimize and target drug delivery. Virpax is initially seeking FDA approval of its three patented drug delivery platforms. Epoladerm™ is a topical diclofenac spray film formulation being developed to manage osteoarthritis pain. Probudur™ is a single injection long-acting liposomal bupivacaine formulation being…