MedPharm to develop Destiny Pharma’s formulations from XF-platform

Destiny Pharma has picked MedPharm to develop new topical formulations of its novel XF-platform compounds, new treatments for dermal and ocular infections which are part of its second clinical programme to address the global problem of anti-microbial resistance (AMR).

The XF platform has already delivered a Phase 2 ready candidate, XF-73 nasal gel, for the prevention of post-surgical infections that will begin Phase 2b testing in 2019. MedPharm will develop new formulations containing Destiny Pharma’s XF-platform compounds for the treatment of a number of topically treated infections, including diabetic foot ulcers and ophthalmic infections. MedPharm is a well-established, global leader in topical product development with a track record in developing a wide variety of formulations, from early concept stage through clinical development to full product approval.

Eugene Ciolfi, President & CEO of MedPharm, said: “MedPharm is very excited to be a part of this project and working in close collaboration with Destiny to address this unmet medical need. Our rigorous methodology, incorporating our novel and world leading in vitro performance testing, will ensure that we deliver fully optimised formulations and de-risk these important development programmes.”

Neil Clark, CEO of Destiny Pharma said: “We are pleased to be working with MedPharm and using their globally recognised expertise to develop effective, patient-friendly formulations from our novel XF-platform. There is an unmet medical need for novel anti-infectives that address dermal and ocular infections with a significantly reduced level of antimicrobial resistance. We look forward to developing improved, targeted formulations with MedPharm to take into future pre-clinical and clinical studies”.