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LEAD DRUG CANDIDATE: MELT-100

Our lead program, Melt-100, is a sublingual, needle and opioid-free patented formulation for procedural sedation and analgesia during cataract surgery — a growing field with significant market opportunity. Melt-100 combines 3 mg midazolam and 25 mg ketamine, two drugs with a long history of use, into a single, rapidly dissolving tablet. Melt-100 is manufactured using patented fast-dissolving Zydis® technology. Sublingual delivery allows for rapid absorption into the central circulation, avoiding first-pass metabolism required for oral medications.

We are seeking approval through the 505(b)2 regulatory pathway and expect to begin Phase 1 testing during the second half of 2020.

BENEFITS FOR PATIENTS AND
HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS:

  • ‘Pain free’ sedation – no IV line insertion
  • No needle stick or bruising
  • Opioid-free
  • Sublingual delivery provides rapid absorption
  • Reduce time for staff, increase operational efficiency
  • Potential to use across a wide range of patients, including pediatric, geriatric, and those with a phobia to needles.

Results from a recent survey with Ophthalmic Anesthesia Society (OAS) indicate use of opioids (e.g. fentanyl) prior to and during cataract surgery is common practice.1

  • 30% of patients given opioids pre-operatively for procedural sedation and analgesia in cataract surgery
  • Over 50% patients given opioid at some point during cataract surgical procedure

With nothing like it currently in development, Melt-100 has the potential to replace IV administered sedation in millions of procedures.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“I have used the MKO Melt as a patient and as the surgeon. As a patient, I was grateful to avoid the IV stick. As a surgeon, avoiding opioids while getting great sedation is wonderful.”

Mike Greenwood, MD refers to his experience with MKO Melt, a compounded version similar to Melt-100

PROCEDURAL SEDATION ANALGESIA

COMBINATION DRUGS
CMS & THE OPIOID CRISIS

Favorable reimbursement environment for new non- opioid medication options

REFERENCES

  1. Recent results from Ophthalmology Anesthesiology Society (OAS) survey in cataract surgery (2020).