Foamix’s Nano-Emulsion Foam Fights Acne
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The U.S. market for branded prescription drugs for acne was estimated to be approximately $2.6 billion for the 12 months ended March 31, 2014, of which $1.6 billion was attributed to topical drugs such as Epiduo and Aczone and $1 billion was attributed to oral drugs. Orally administered Solodyn is the brand name for an antibiotic called minocycline which is the current standard of care for moderate-to-severe acne. One company, Foamix, has developed a nano-emulsion foam that can be used to administer minocycline topically with greater effectiveness and fewer side effects.
About Foamix
Founded in 2003, Israeli company Foamix is looking to address the dermatology industry with a unique nano-emulsion drug delivery technology that is suitable for any drug and that can penetrate the skin safely with improved solubility and enhanced bioavailability. The Company recently filed for an IPO to raise around $60 million. Foamix has taken in just over $14 million in revenues from licensee agreements since inception, and has a deficit of just over $6 million. The Company has 54 granted patents worldwide, including 19 issued patents in the United States. Additionally, the company has more than 135 pending patent applications worldwide, of which over 70 applications are filed in the U.S.
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