March 15, 2024. Chorda Pharma today announced positive top-line results from a clinical trial for studying the skin burning characteristics of Capsadyn™ (0.25%), an over-the-counter topical analgesic formulated as a proprietary capsaicin-based cream with a concentration of 0.25%. Capsadyn™’s burning properties were statistically equal to the placebo cream (p = 0.32). On the other hand, Zostrix® (0.1%), an over-the-counter topical cream with a capsaicin concentration of 0.1%, had burning properties significantly higher than the placebo (p = 0.001).
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November 2, 2023. Chorda Pharma has announced that it is now offering Capsadyn™ for sale as an over the counter (OTC) analgesic topical cream. Unlike other topical analgesics containing capsaicin, Capsadyn™ does not irritate or the burn the skin, which improves tolerability and patient adherence to physician recommendations. Capsadyn™ provides a superior alternative to corticosteroids as well as other OTC medications, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetaminophen, which are not safe for long-term treatment of pain. Capsadyn™ contains no opioids and is non-addictive. Capsadyn™ is the first in Chorda’s pipeline of future drugs under development to address these priorities.
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June 27, 2022. The Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) has notified Chorda Pharma that it will receive a grant from the Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF) for the Commercialization of a Non-Opioid Topical Analgesic. The $75,000 award will be used to help fund the testing, pilot manufacturing, and marketing of Capsadyn™, which offers relief for patients suffering from chronic pain. Download full release.
June 2, 2021. Chorda Pharma is partnering with Carilion Clinic to develop, test, and market non-opioid medications to treat chronic pain. Download full release.
May 4, 2021. Serial entrepreneur and innovator Victor Iannello, Sc.D., has joined Roanoke-based Chorda Pharma as its CEO. Download full release.