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Verrica Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference

Verrica Pharmaceuticals to present at Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference highlighting dermatology drug pipeline

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Verrica Pharmaceuticals announced its CEO will present at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference, showcasing its dermatology-focused therapeutics including its FDA-approved treatment for molluscum contagiosum and pipeline projects addressing common warts and non-melanoma skin cancers.

Verrica Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference
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Key Points

  • Verrica's YCANTH (VP-102) is FDA-approved for treating molluscum contagiosum affecting millions in the US.
  • The company is developing treatments for common warts, targeting a large unmet need in dermatology.
  • Verrica licensed VP-315 to address non-melanoma skin cancers like basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma.
  • The presentation is expected to communicate Verrica's progress and future plans within the healthcare and biotech sectors.

WEST CHESTER, Pa., May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Verrica”) (Nasdaq: VRCA), a therapeutics company developing and commercializing medications for the treatment of dermatological diseases, including skin cancers, today announced that Jayson Rieger, PhD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of Verrica Pharmaceuticals, will present at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference.

Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference, June 2-4, 2026
Event details:
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Time: 11:05am ET
Location: New York

Participants may access a live webcast of the event by clicking the link here.

The webcast can also be accessed in the Investors/Presentations & Events section of the Verrica website at www.verrica.com. A replay of the webcast will be posted shortly after the presentation and will be available for 90 days following the event.

About Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. 
Verrica is a therapeutics company developing and commercializing medications for the treatment of dermatological diseases, including skin cancers. Verrica’s product YCANTH® (VP-102) (cantharidin), is the first and only healthcare professional-administered treatment approved by the FDA to treat adult and pediatric patients two years of age and older with molluscum contagiosum, a highly contagious viral skin infection affecting approximately 6 million people in the United States, primarily children. YCANTH® (VP-102) is also in development to treat common warts, the largest remaining unmet need in medical dermatology. Verrica has also entered a worldwide license agreement with Lytix Biopharma AS to develop and commercialize VP-315 (ruxotemitide, formerly known as LTX-315 and VP-LTX-315) for non-melanoma skin cancers including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.  For more information, visit www.verrica.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Investors:

John J Kirby 
Interim Chief Financial Officer 
jkirby@verrica.com

Kevin Gardner 
LifeSci Advisors 
kgardner@lifesciadvisors.com


Risks

  • Clinical development risks for VP-315 and other pipeline products could delay or prevent market authorization impacting expectations.
  • Market acceptance and competitive landscape in dermatology therapeutics could affect revenue growth potential.
  • Dependence on successful commercialization and regulatory approvals poses uncertainty to future financial performance.

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