Develops urology and oncology medications, focusing on prostate cancer and women's health.
Veru Inc., originally founded as The Female Health Company and rebranded in 2017, operates as a biopharmaceutical firm with a strategic focus on developing innovative treatments for critical medical conditions such as COVID-19, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. The company's current commercial portfolio includes FC2, a female condom and internal condom designed to prevent unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Additionally, Veru markets Entadfi, an oral capsule addressing urinary tract symptoms, underscoring its commitment to enhancing public health through accessible and effective healthcare solutions.
Veru Inc. distinguishes itself through an ambitious pipeline of promising drug candidates in various stages of development. Notable among these is Enobosarm, an oral selective androgen receptor agonist currently advancing through phase III clinical trials for treating metastatic breast cancer characterized by AR+ ER+ HER2- status. Concurrently, Sabizabulin, also in phase 2b trials, targets similar breast cancer profiles, reflecting the company's dedication to advancing therapeutic options in oncology. Moreover, Veru is pioneering combination terapies like Enobosarm + abemaciclib,, poised to further redefine treatment paradigms for advanced breast cancer.
Expanding its therapeutic reach, Veru Inc. is actively progressing Sabizabulin through phase 3 clinical trials as a treatment for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, addressing critical gaps in current therapeutic approaches. Additionally, the company's innovative VERU-100, a GnRH antagonist peptide injection, is in phase II clinical trials for managing advanced hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. With its headquarters based in Miami, Florida, Veru Inc. continues to advance its mission of transforming patient care through groundbreaking research and development initiatives in biopharmaceutical innovation.