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TP-04: An investigational therapeutic for ocular rosacea1

Actual representation of ocular rosacea.

What is TP-04?

TP-04 is a sterile, topical ophthalmic, gel formulation of lotilaner in development for periorbital and eyelid application for potential treatment of ocular rosacea. Lotilaner is a well-characterized antiparasitic agent that paralyzes and kills Demodex mites by selectively inhibiting parasite-specific GABA-chloride channels.1

What is Tarsus Pharmaceuticals

Approximately 15-18 million people in the United States are affected by ocular rosacea,2,3 a highly prevalent inflammatory condition of the eye.4

TP-04 is1:

  • Designed to treat ocular rosacea and eradicate Demodex mites, which are believed to be highly prevalent in patients with ocular rosacea and may play a role in triggering inflammatory responses associated with disease
  • A Phase 2 trial is planned for 2025

GABA=gamma-aminobutyric acid.

1. Data on file. Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2. Dudee J, Ing EB (ed). Ocular rosacea. Updated March 13, 2024. Accessed January 6, 2025. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1197341-overview#showall 3. U.S. and world population clock. United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 6, 2025. https://www.census.gov/popclock/ 4. Macsai MS, Mannis MJ, Huntly AC. Chapter 41: Ocular rosacea. Published 1996. Accessed January 6, 2025. https://escholarship.org/content/qt2x84c8cp/rosacea.html

Read about this inflammatory condition potentially caused by Demodex mites4

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