NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:NRXP) Announces Development of New, Proprietary Formulation of HTX-100 (IV Ketamine)
RADNOR, Pa., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRXP) (“NRx Pharmaceuticals”, “NRx”, the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced that the Company has developed a novel, proprietary formulation of IV Ketamine for use as HTX-100. This new formulation has the key advantage of achieving neutral pH, in contrast to the acidic pH of generic formulations of ketamine. Acidic substances are tolerated when diluted for intravenous use, but cause pain and may cause skin ulcers if administered subcutaneously. This patentable invention may enable the administration of ketamine in insulin pump-like devices in the clinic setting, eliminating the requirement for intravenous infusion personnel. NeuroRx, Inc. previously executed a joint development agreement with a manufacturer of insulin pumps but has been awaiting a suitable, pH neutral formulation of ketamine.