Ocular Therapeutix (NasdaqGM:OCUL) FY Conference December 03, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsPravin Dugel - CEOConference Call ParticipantsNone - AnalystNoneOkay, let's kick things off. Welcome, everyone, to the Piper Sandler Healthcare Conference. I'd like to introduce our next company. We have Ocular Therapeutix and their CEO, Pravin Dugel. Welcome, Pravin. You know, I know the company really well, but maybe for the audience and for those on the webcast, if you could maybe just provide an overview o ...

Core Insights - The FDA has approved EYLEA HD (aflibercept) Injection 8 mg for treating macular edema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO), allowing for dosing every 8 weeks after an initial monthly dosing period [1][2] - EYLEA HD offers a monthly dosing option across all approved indications, enhancing treatment flexibility for healthcare providers [1][2] Approval Details - EYLEA HD is the first FDA-approved treatment for RVO that can potentially reduce the number of injections by half compared to existing therapies [2] - The approval is based on the Phase 3 QUASAR trial, which demonstrated non-inferior visual acuity gains for EYLEA HD patients dosed every 8 weeks compared to EYLEA dosed every 4 weeks [2][6] Dosing Information - EYLEA HD is approved for various dosing intervals: every 8 to 16 weeks for wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME), every 8 to 12 weeks for diabetic retinopathy (DR), and every 8 weeks for RVO [4] - Some patients may not maintain a response with extended dosing intervals and may benefit from resuming every 4-week dosing [4] Patient Support Initiatives - Regeneron is committed to helping patients access EYLEA HD through the EYLEA 4U program, which assists with insurance coverage and financial aid [5] Clinical Trial Overview - The QUASAR trial was a global, double-masked, active-controlled Phase 3 study evaluating EYLEA HD's efficacy and safety in patients with RVO [6][7] - Patients were randomized into three groups to receive different dosing regimens, with the primary endpoint being the mean change in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) [7] Background on RVO - RVO is a significant cause of vision loss in adults, affecting over 28 million people globally [10] - It occurs due to a blockage in a retinal vein, leading to complications such as macular edema [8][9] About EYLEA HD - EYLEA HD was developed to provide comparable efficacy and safety to EYLEA but with fewer injections, addressing the needs of patients with serious chorioretinal vascular diseases [12][11] - It is jointly developed by Regeneron and Bayer AG, with Regeneron maintaining exclusive rights in the U.S. [13]

Core Viewpoint - Outlook Therapeutics has received acceptance from the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) for LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab gamma) to be used in NHS Scotland for treating wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), marking a significant milestone for the company and enhancing treatment options for patients in Scotland [1][2]. Company Overview - Outlook Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing ONS-5010/LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab-vikg; bevacizumab gamma) to improve the standard of care for retinal diseases [7]. - LYTENAVA™ is the first licensed ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab for treating wet AMD in the UK, with an initial 10 years of market exclusivity from the date of marketing authorization [1][4]. Clinical Development - The SMC recommendation was based on results from the company's clinical program for ONS-5010/LYTENAVA™, which includes three completed registration clinical trials: NORSE ONE, NORSE TWO, and NORSE THREE [2]. - The product is currently commercially available in the UK for wet AMD treatment [2]. Strategic Collaborations - Outlook Therapeutics has formed a strategic collaboration with Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen) to support the global commercial launch of LYTENAVA™ following regulatory approvals, aiming for efficient distribution and market access [3]. Regulatory Status - LYTENAVA™ has received centralized Marketing Authorization from the European Commission and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the UK for treating wet AMD [4]. - In the United States, ONS-5010/LYTENAVA™ is still investigational, with a Biologics License Application (BLA) resubmitted to the FDA [8].