Viatris Provides Update on Phase 3 Study of MR-139 for Blepharitis
Viatris (Nasdaq: VTRS) reported that its Phase 3 study of pimecrolimus 0.3% (MR-139) ophthalmic ointment for blepharitis failed to meet its primary endpoint of complete debris resolution after six weeks of twice-daily treatment.
The company is now evaluating next steps for the Phase 3 program, which may include revising the planned additional Phase 3 study. Despite this setback, Viatris highlighted recent successes with other pipeline products, including positive Phase 3 results from the LYNX-2 trial of MR-142 for keratorefractive conditions and the VEGA-3 Trial of MR-141 for presbyopia.
Viatris (Nasdaq: VTRS) ha comunicato che il suo studio di Fase 3 sul pomata oftalmica pimecrolimus 0,3% (MR-139) per la blefarite non ha raggiunto l'endpoint primario di completa risoluzione dei detriti dopo sei settimane di trattamento due volte al giorno.
L'azienda sta ora valutando i prossimi passi per il programma di Fase 3, che potrebbero includere la revisione dello studio aggiuntivo pianificato. Nonostante questa battuta d'arresto, Viatris ha sottolineato i recenti successi con altri prodotti in pipeline, inclusi i risultati positivi di Fase 3 del trial LYNX-2 su MR-142 per condizioni cheratorefrattive e del trial VEGA-3 su MR-141 per la presbiopia.
Viatris (Nasdaq: VTRS) informó que su estudio de Fase 3 sobre el ungüento oftálmico pimecrolimus 0.3% (MR-139) para blefaritis no logró alcanzar el objetivo principal de resolución completa de residuos tras seis semanas de tratamiento dos veces al día.
La compañía está evaluando los próximos pasos para el programa de Fase 3, que podrían incluir la revisión del estudio adicional planeado. A pesar de este contratiempo, Viatris destacó los recientes éxitos con otros productos en desarrollo, incluyendo resultados positivos de Fase 3 del ensayo LYNX-2 de MR-142 para condiciones queratorefractivas y del ensayo VEGA-3 de MR-141 para presbicia.
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Viatris (Nasdaq : VTRS) a annoncé que son étude de phase 3 sur la pommade ophtalmique pimecrolimus 0,3 % (MR-139) pour la blépharite n'a pas atteint son critère principal d'efficacité, à savoir la résolution complète des débris après six semaines de traitement deux fois par jour.
L'entreprise évalue désormais les prochaines étapes du programme de phase 3, qui pourraient inclure la révision de l'étude additionnelle prévue. Malgré ce revers, Viatris a souligné les succès récents avec d'autres produits en développement, notamment les résultats positifs de phase 3 de l'essai LYNX-2 sur MR-142 pour les affections kératoréfractives et de l'essai VEGA-3 sur MR-141 pour la presbytie.
Viatris (Nasdaq: VTRS) berichtete, dass seine Phase-3-Studie zur pimecrolimus 0,3% (MR-139) ophthalmischen Salbe bei Blepharitis das primäre Ziel, die vollständige Beseitigung von Ablagerungen nach sechs Wochen zweimal täglicher Behandlung, nicht erreicht hat.
Das Unternehmen prüft nun die nächsten Schritte im Phase-3-Programm, was eine Überarbeitung der geplanten zusätzlichen Phase-3-Studie einschließen könnte. Trotz dieses Rückschlags hob Viatris kürzliche Erfolge mit anderen Pipeline-Produkten hervor, darunter positive Phase-3-Ergebnisse der LYNX-2-Studie von MR-142 für keratorefraktive Erkrankungen und der VEGA-3-Studie von MR-141 für Presbyopie.
- Positive Phase 3 LYNX-2 trial results for MR-142 in keratorefractive patients
- Successful Phase 3 VEGA-3 Trial results for MR-141 in presbyopia treatment
- Continued progress with marketed products Tyrvaya and RYZUMVI
- Phase 3 study of MR-139 for blepharitis failed to meet primary endpoint
- Potential delay or revision required for planned additional Phase 3 study of MR-139
Viatris Chief R&D Officer said, "Given that the study did not meet its objective for patients suffering from blepharitis, we are evaluating the appropriate next steps for the Phase 3 program, which may include revising the planned additional Phase 3 study. Thank you to the patients and investigators who contributed to the trial."
The Company is focused on delivering novel therapies like Tyrvaya® and RYZUMVI®, while progressing a differentiated pipeline that addresses unmet needs in anterior segment conditions.In June 2025, Viatris announced in keratorefractive patients experiencing visual disturbances under mesopic, low-contrast conditions. The Company also announced positive top-line results from in treating presbyopia.
About the MR-139 3001 Phase 3 Study
The MR-139 3001 Phase 3 trial consisted of a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-masked prospective study, with a total of 477 patients who were randomized to receive either MR-139 or placebo, self-administered to the eyelids twice daily, treated and observed over 12 weeks. For more information on the MR-139 study design, refer to ClinicalTrials.gov ().
About Viatris
(岹: VTRS) is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases. With our exceptionally extensive and diverse portfolio of medicines, a one-of-a-kind global supply chain designed to reach more people when and where they need them, and the scientific expertise to address some of the world's most enduring health challenges, access takes on deep meaning at Viatris. We are headquartered in the
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