Company Overview - Veru Inc. is a late clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines for cardiometabolic and inflammatory diseases [2] - The company's drug development program includes two late-stage novel small molecules: enobosarm and sabizabulin [2] Enobosarm Obesity Program - Enobosarm is being developed as a next-generation drug to enhance fat loss while preserving lean mass, particularly in older patients receiving semaglutide for chronic weight management [3][4] - The Phase 2b QUALITY clinical study showed positive topline and safety results, with participants losing an average of 11.88 lbs during the active weight loss period [4] - After discontinuation of semaglutide, the placebo group regained 43% of lost body weight, while the enobosarm 3mg and 6mg groups regained only 1.41% (2.73 lbs) and 2.87% (5.29 lbs) respectively, demonstrating a significant reduction in weight regain [4][5] - Enobosarm monotherapy preserved more than 100% of lean mass compared to the placebo group, which experienced a loss of lean mass [5][6] Sabizabulin Atherosclerosis Inflammation Program - Sabizabulin is being explored for the treatment of inflammation in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, addressing a significant unmet medical need [8][9] - The drug has shown broad anti-inflammatory activity in previous clinical studies, with a safety database consisting of 266 dosed patients [8][9] - The company believes that combining sabizabulin with statin therapy could effectively reduce inflammation and slow the progression of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease [8][9] Upcoming Events - Veru Inc. will participate in one-on-one meetings and a fireside chat presentation with investors at the 2025 BTIG Virtual Biotech Conference on July 29-30, 2025 [1]
Veru to Participate in the 2025 BTIG Virtual Biotech Conference