Quoin Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Grants Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for QRX003 in Netherton Syndrome

Core Viewpoint - Quoin Pharmaceuticals has received Rare Pediatric Disease Designation from the FDA for its lead asset QRX003, aimed at treating Netherton Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting children [1][3][4] Company Overview - Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is a late clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for rare and orphan diseases, with a pipeline that includes four products targeting various conditions [5] Regulatory Designations - The FDA's Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for QRX003 highlights its potential as a therapeutic candidate for an underserved pediatric population, following the Orphan Drug Designation granted by the EMA in May 2025 [2][3] Clinical Development - The company is focused on completing pivotal clinical studies for QRX003 and advancing it towards a New Drug Application (NDA) as the first potential treatment for Netherton Syndrome [3][5] Disease Background - Netherton Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting approximately 1 in 200,000 newborns, with symptoms that can lead to severe skin inflammation and a mortality rate in infancy estimated at 10 to 20 percent [4]