- Molecular Partners AG (NASDAQ:MOLN) has provided an update regarding the Emergency Use Application (EUA) for ensovibep, a DARPin antiviral therapeutic candidate to treat COVID-19.
- The Company says that EUA, in review with the FDA, may require additional clinical data to be authorized.
- Vas Narasimhan also noted that the current omicron wave of SARS-Cov-2, and the lower incidents of hospitalization associated with it, have made clinical investigations challenging to execute in this evolving environment.
- Related: Molecular Partners, Novartis Submit Emergency Use Authorization Request For Ensovibep For COVID-19.
- Molecular Partners is collaborating with Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS), which is engaging with the FDA to align on a potential Phase 3 study design that could provide the additional data the agency is seeking for the EUA or full regulatory approval.
- Price Action: MOLN shares are down 35.2% at $9.00, and NVS stock is up 0.16% at $89.10 during the premarket session on Wednesday's last check.
