OUR JOURNEY

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Therapeutic focus » The PharmNovo Journey

From safety to efficacy

HAVING FINALISED our first in man trials. Our aim is to establish efficacy through Phase IIA Proof of Concept studies in one or more patient populations starting in Q4 2026.

Prior to 2020

Establishing the baseline

  • Founding PharmNovo
  • PN6047 discovered
  • Convincing pre-clinical efficacy data
  • Patent applications in major markets
2020-2023

Setting the scene

  • GMP compound production and process development
  • Toxicology studies to support clinical studies
  • Phase I - first in human trials
  • Secure patent protection in all major markets
2024-

Milestones

  • Establishing efficacy and defining path to market
  • Phase IIA PoC efficacy studies in one or more patient populations
  • Identification of VC/Pharma partner
  • Alignment of path to market with regulatory authorities, in particular EMA and FDA

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April 17, 2026

Watch PharmNovo at LSX in Lisbon

Take the opportunity to listen to Per von Mentzer, CEO, presenting PN6047 at the LSX World Europe congress in Lisbon, March 2026. Learn how PharmNovo is shaping a new approach to pain relief with the goal to prove that powerful pain treatment doesn’t have to come with the cost of addiction. Discover how the company’s lead candidate PN6047, delivers effective pain relief without activating the mu-opioid receptor and avoiding the addiction risks associated with conventional opioids. The Phase II-ready Delta Opioid Receptor Agonist (DORA) with first-in-class potential, PN6047 represents a safer, non-addictive approach targeting a neuropathic pain market that is expected to double until 2033 and reach 13 bEUR.

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April 9, 2026

Capsules ready for Phase IIa Study

PharmNovo is pleased to announce that that the company has completed drug product manufacturing for its lead candidate PN6047. This is an important milestone as the company prepares for its upcoming Phase IIa proof-of-concept study in neuropathic pain.

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January 30, 2026

Welcome on Board

As the company prepares for the next phase of clinical development, the new Board composition strengthens our strategic capabilities ahead of Phase II development of our lead candidate, PN6047.

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November 26, 2025

Endowed Chair awarded

We are delighted to share that Professor Amynah Pradhan has been awarded a prestigious Endowed Chair at Washington University, where she now serves as the Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Professor of Anesthesiology.

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