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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Organon & Co. (OGN) Announces Discontinuation of the OG-6219 Clinical Development Program
Organon & Co. (NYSE:OGN) is one of the 13 Cheap Healthcare Stocks with Huge Upside Potential. On July 2, Organon & Co. (NYSE:OGN) announced that its Phase 2 ELENA proof-of-concept study did not meet its primary efficacy endpoint. The study evaluated the investigational candidate OG-6219 in endometriosis-related pain, with OG-6219 being an oral 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 inhibitor. A pharmacist wearing a white lab coat and a face mask dispenses biosimilars at a pharmacy. Organon & Co. (NYSE:OGN) acquired OG-6219 through its 2021 acquisition of Forendo Pharma. The compound did not exhibit improvement in moderate-to-severe endometriosis-related overall pelvic pain in the study as compared to the placebo, which is why Organon & Co. (NYSE:OGN) plans to discontinue the clinical development program. Juan Camilo Arjona Ferreira, M.D., Head of Research and Development and Chief Medical Officer at Organon & Co. (NYSE: OGN), stated that while the study results were disappointing, the company remains committed to its focus on improving the lives of women with endometriosis. Organon & Co. (NYSE:OGN) is a global pharmaceutical company that develops and delivers innovative health solutions via a portfolio of prescription therapies within women's health, established brands, and biosimilars. While we acknowledge the potential of OGN as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Errore nel recupero dei dati Effettua l'accesso per consultare il tuo portafoglio Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Organon & Co. (OGN) Announces Discontinuation of the OG-6219 Clinical Development Program
Organon & Co. (NYSE:OGN) is one of the 13 Cheap Healthcare Stocks with Huge Upside Potential. On July 2, Organon & Co. (NYSE:OGN) announced that its Phase 2 ELENA proof-of-concept study did not meet its primary efficacy endpoint. The study evaluated the investigational candidate OG-6219 in endometriosis-related pain, with OG-6219 being an oral 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 inhibitor. A pharmacist wearing a white lab coat and a face mask dispenses biosimilars at a pharmacy. Organon & Co. (NYSE:OGN) acquired OG-6219 through its 2021 acquisition of Forendo Pharma. The compound did not exhibit improvement in moderate-to-severe endometriosis-related overall pelvic pain in the study as compared to the placebo, which is why Organon & Co. (NYSE:OGN) plans to discontinue the clinical development program. Juan Camilo Arjona Ferreira, M.D., Head of Research and Development and Chief Medical Officer at Organon & Co. (NYSE: OGN), stated that while the study results were disappointing, the company remains committed to its focus on improving the lives of women with endometriosis. Organon & Co. (NYSE:OGN) is a global pharmaceutical company that develops and delivers innovative health solutions via a portfolio of prescription therapies within women's health, established brands, and biosimilars. While we acknowledge the potential of OGN as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
Medscape
02-07-2025
- Health
- Medscape
Organon Abandons Endometriosis Pain Drug Development After Trial Failure
(Reuters) -Organon said on Wednesday it will the stop development of an experimental treatment it acquired through its purchase of Forendo Pharma, after the drug failed to reduce pelvic pain in women with endometriosis. The drug's failure in a proof-of-concept mid-stage study deals a blow to the company's attempt to launch a future driver of revenue, four years after it was spun off from Merck. Another drug acquired by Organon through the up to $954 million Forendo acquisition is still in lab studies. Organon was testing the drug, OG-6219, in 354 patients aged 18 to 49 who had moderate-to-severe endometriosis-related pain, but results showed no significant improvement compared to a placebo. Improvement in pelvic pain was measured using an 11-point rating scale during the third month of treatment. Endometriosis is a condition that affects about 190 million women of reproductive age globally, according to the World Health Organization. It occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, often causing chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Organon's study was designed to assess whether the drug could meaningfully reduce pelvic pain and patients were randomly chosen to receive one of three pre-decided doses of the drug or a placebo, given orally twice a day. Current treatments options for endometriosis include hormonal therapies such as birth control pills, progestins, and GnRH modulators such as Myfembree, co-owned by Sumitovant Biopharma and Pfizer, and AbbVie's Orilissa. Pain is often managed with non-steroidal and anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen and surgery remains an option for severe cases. OG-6219 is designed to block an enzyme involved in estrogen production, aiming to reduce pain by lowering levels of estradiol at endometriosis sites without affecting hormone levels throughout the body. (Reporting by Kamal Choudhury in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid and Shailesh Kuber)
Reuters
02-07-2025
- Health
- Reuters
Organon abandons endometriosis pain drug development after trial failure
July 2 (Reuters) - Organon (OGN.N), opens new tab said on Wednesday it will the stop development of an experimental treatment it acquired through its purchase of Forendo Pharma, after the drug failed to reduce pelvic pain in women with endometriosis. The drug's failure in a proof-of-concept mid-stage study deals a blow to the company's attempt to launch a future driver of revenue, four years after it was spun off from Merck (MRK.N), opens new tab. Another drug acquired by Organon through the up to $954 million Forendo acquisition is still in lab studies. Organon was testing the drug, OG-6219, in 354 patients aged 18 to 49 who had moderate-to-severe endometriosis-related pain, but results showed no significant improvement compared to a placebo. Improvement in pelvic pain was measured using an 11-point rating scale during the third month of treatment. Endometriosis is a condition that affects about 190 million women of reproductive age globally, according to the World Health Organization. It occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, often causing chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Organon's study was designed to assess whether the drug could meaningfully reduce pelvic pain and patients were randomly chosen to receive one of three pre-decided doses of the drug or a placebo, given orally twice a day. Current treatments options for endometriosis include hormonal therapies such as birth control pills, progestins, and GnRH modulators such as Myfembree, co-owned by Sumitovant Biopharma and Pfizer (PFE.N), opens new tab, and AbbVie's (ABBV.N), opens new tab Orilissa. Pain is often managed with non-steroidal and anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen and surgery remains an option for severe cases. OG-6219 is designed to block an enzyme involved in estrogen production, aiming to reduce pain by lowering levels of estradiol at endometriosis sites without affecting hormone levels throughout the body.
Business Wire
02-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Organon Provides Update on Phase 2 ELENA Proof-of-Concept Study Evaluating OG-6219 in Patients with Endometriosis-Related Pain
BUSINESS WIRE)--Organon (NYSE: OGN), a global healthcare company with a focus on women's health, today announced that the Phase 2 ELENA proof-of-concept study evaluating the investigational candidate OG-6219 in endometriosis-related pain did not meet its primary efficacy endpoint. OG-6219 is an oral 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (HSD17B1) inhibitor, which Organon acquired through its acquisition of Forendo Pharma in 2021. In the study, OG-6219 did not demonstrate improvement in moderate-to-severe endometriosis-related overall pelvic pain compared to placebo. Based on these results, the company plans to discontinue the OG-6219 clinical development program. 'While these study results are disappointing, Organon remains committed to our long-term vision to create a better and healthier every day for all women including those living with endometriosis,' said Juan Camilo Arjona Ferreira, M.D., Head of Research & Development and Chief Medical Officer at Organon. 'We are grateful to all the patients, caregivers, and investigators for their participation in and support of this study.' The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, global multi-center Phase 2a/b study (NCT05560646) aimed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of three dose levels of OG-6219 in pre-menopausal women 18 to 49 years of age who have been surgically diagnosed with endometriosis with moderate-to-severe endometriosis-related pain. Eligible patients were randomized to receive one of three doses of OG-6219 or placebo orally twice a day. The primary efficacy endpoint was the change from the baseline cycle (placebo run-in cycle) to the last planned treatment cycle (third month of treatment exposure), in the mean endometriosis-related overall pelvic pain score (measured using an eleven-point numerical rating scale). About Organon Organon (NYSE: OGN) is a global healthcare company with a mission to deliver impactful medicines and solutions for a healthier every day. With a portfolio of over 70 products across Women's Health and General Medicines, which includes biosimilars, Organon focuses on addressing health needs that uniquely, disproportionately or differently affect women, while expanding access to essential treatments in over 140 markets. Headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, Organon is committed to advancing access, affordability, and innovation in healthcare. Learn more at and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok and Facebook. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical information, this press release includes 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements about Organon's future business efforts and prospects. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as 'plans', 'mission,' 'vision,' 'future,' 'may,' 'can,' 'will,' 'expects,' or words of similar meaning. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Organon's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, or risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in Organon's filings with the SEC, including Organon's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent SEC filings, available at the SEC's Internet site (
