On August 9, 2016 Ohr Pharmaceutical, Inc. (NasdaqCM: OHRP), an ophthalmology research and development company, reported results for its third quarter ended June 30, 2016 (Filing, Q2, Ohr Pharmaceutical, 2016, AUG 12, 2016, View Source [SID:1234514538]).

"The start of the Phase 3 registration program for Squalamine during the quarter marked a significant milestone in our overall development program for our lead drug candidate," said Jason Slakter, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Ohr. "There remains a significant need for new treatment options that can enhance visual acuity gains in wet AMD and provide a non-invasive treatment option. We believe that Squalamine, when administered as part of a combination therapy, meets these needs and has the potential to set a new standard of care. We look forward to an exciting second half of calendar 2016."

Third Quarter Highlights
· Commenced enrollment in the Phase 3 clinical development program to investigate Squalamine lactate ophthalmic solution, 0.2% ("Squalamine", also known as OHR-102) as a treatment to improve visual acuity for patients with wet AMD.
o The Phase 3 program includes two clinical trials designed as double-masked, placebo-controlled, multicenter, international studies of Squalamine administered topically twice a day in patients with newly diagnosed wet AMD, in combination with Lucentis injections.
o The primary endpoint in both studies is a measurement of visual acuity gain at nine months, which is the most clinically meaningful endpoint for wet AMD patients. Subjects will be followed to two years for safety.
· Appointed David M. Brown, MD to serve as the chair of the Steering Committee for the Phase 3 clinical program of Squalamine in wet-AMD.
o Dr. Brown is Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine, vice-chair for research at the Blanton Eye Institute, Houston Methodist Hospital, and partner at Retina Consultants of Houston.
· Completed an in vivo study demonstrating sustained pharmacological anti-angiogenic activity of OHR3031, an angiogenesis inhibitor
o Single intravitreal injection of microparticles containing OHR3031 produced clinically meaningful and statistically significant efficacy six weeks after dose administration in a rabbit model of laser-induced CNV.
o Dose response was observed in the reduction of average CNV lesion areas with OHR3031 compared to vehicle treatment, with the highest dose exhibiting a statistically significant effect at Week 6.
o Magnitude of difference in average CNV lesion size for the high dose of OHR-3031 compared to vehicle treatment at 6 weeks was comparable to that seen at 2 weeks with a currently approved anti-VEGF agent conducted in a previous study.
o OHR3031 was developed using SKS sustained release technology
· Presented two posters on the Squalamine Phase 2 IMPACT study and OHR3031 in vivo studies at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Conference in May.

Financial Results for Third Quarter ended June 30, 2016
· For the third quarter ended June 30, 2016, the Company reported a net loss of approximately $7.7 million, or ($0.24) per share, compared to a net loss of approximately $3.3 million, or ($0.11) per share in the same period of 2015.
· For the third quarter ended June 30, 2016, total operating expenses were approximately $7.6 million, consisting of approximately $1.7 million in general and administrative expenses, $5.6 million in research and development expenses, and $0.3 million in depreciation and amortization. This compares to total operating expenses in the same period of 2015 of approximately $3.3 million, consisting of $1.6 million in general and administrative expenses, $1.5 million in research and development expenses, and $0.3 million in depreciation and amortization.
· At June 30, 2016, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $17.6 million. This compares to cash and equivalents of approximately $28.7 million at September 30, 2015.

Financial Results for the Nine-Months ended March 31, 2016
· For the nine months ended June 30, 2016, the Company reported a net loss of approximately $19.1 million, or ($0.61) per share, compared to a net loss of approximately $11.3 million, or ($0.41) per share in the same period of 2015.
· For the nine months ended June 30, 2016, total operating expenses were approximately $17.8 million, consisting of $5.8 million in general and administrative expenses, $11.8 million of research and development expenses, and $0.9 million in depreciation and amortization. This compares to total operating expenses of $14.3 million in the same period of 2015, comprised of approximately $5.7 million in general and administrative expenses, $7.4 million in research and development expenses, and $0.9 million in depreciation and amortization.

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