GlobeNewswire Inc | Aug 15, 2020 10:10PM EDT

August 16, 2020

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Verrica or the Company) (NASDAQ:VRCA). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Verrica and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.

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On June 29, 2020, Verrica announced receipt of a letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as part of the FDAs ongoing review of the Companys New Drug Application (NDA) for VP-102 (cantharidin 0.7% topical solution), Verricas lead product candidate for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum. According to the Company, the letter cited deficiencies that precluded discussion of labeling and post-marketing requirements/commitments at that time.

Following this announcement, Verricas stock price fell $3.06 per share, or 21.75%, to close at $11.01 per share on June 30, 2020.

Then, on July 14, 2020, Verrica announced receipt of a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the FDA regarding the NDA for VP-102, advising Verrica that the FDA is seeking additional information regarding certain aspects of the CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) process for the drug/device combination, as well as Human Factors validation.

Following Verricas disclosure of the CRL, the Companys stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on July 14, 2020, damaging investors.

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CONTACT:Robert S. WilloughbyPomerantz LLPrswilloughby@pomlaw.com888-476-6529 ext. 7980