Scilex Holding Company Announces FDA Has Approved Our Request for the Orphan Drug Designation for Colchicine for the Treatment of Pericarditis

Gloperba® is the first and only liquid oral version of the anti-gout medicine colchicine indicated for the prophylaxis of painful gout flares in adults.Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, the sac-like membrane that surrounds and protects the heart. It occurs when the pericardium becomes irritated or infected, leading to swelling and pain. PALO ALTO, Calif., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scilex Holding Company (Nasdaq: SCLX, “Scilex” or “Company”), an innovative revenue-generating compan ...