Talphera, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products intended for use in carefully monitored medical environments. Their lead experimental candidate is Niyad, a lyophilized (freeze-dried) formulation of nafamostat. This anticoagulant is currently being assessed under an investigational device exemption for its application in extracorporeal circuits. The company's development pipeline also features LTX-608, a potential anti-inflammatory and antiviral agent being explored for the treatment of numerous conditions, including COVID-19, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and acute pancreatitis. Furthermore, Talphera is advancing Fedsyra, a pre-filled syringe containing ephedrine, and PFS-02, a pre-filled syringe containing phenylephrine. Established in 2005, the company was previously known as AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. It adopted the name Talphera, Inc. in January 2024 and maintains its corporate headquarters in San Mateo, California.
Sector: Pharmaceutical Preparations
Industry: Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
