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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals buys iRenix Medical in deal with USD 75 million upfront payment

PUBT·07/08/2026 20:07:24
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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals buys iRenix Medical in deal with USD 75 million upfront payment
  • Tarsus Pharmaceuticals agreed to acquire privately held iRenix Medical, adding late-stage ocular antiseptic candidate IRX-101 for intravitreal procedures.
  • Consideration totals about USD 75 million upfront, split evenly between cash and Tarsus common stock.
  • Deal includes up to USD 490 million in potential approval and commercial milestone payments.
  • IRX-101 posted positive Phase 2b/3 data versus povidone-iodine on post-procedural pain and corneal staining endpoints.
  • Phase 3 start targeted for H1 2027, with results expected in 2028.


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