Cara Therapeutics

CARA Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which focuses on developing and commercializing new chemical entities designed to alleviate pruritus by selectively targeting peripheral kappa opioid receptors (KORs). Its portfolio includes opioid-based products, anesthetic-based drugs, and analgesics that targets to alleviate itch and pain. The company was founded by Derek T. Chalmers, Michael E. Lewis, and Frederique Menzaghi on July 2, 2004 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

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Cara Therapeutics reports solid Q4 earnings amidst growth opportunities

Cara Therapeutics showcased strong revenue growth and positive feedback on KORSUVA injection sales in Q4 2022.
While facing challenges such as demand instability and regulatory uncertainties, the company remains confident in its growth prospects.
Strategic investments, milestone anticipation, and financial stability position Cara well for future value creation and market expansion.

Cara Therapeutics reports strong Q1 revenue, optimistic about pipeline growth

Cara Therapeutics delivered solid revenue in Q1 2023 driven by the successful launch of KORSUVA and Kapruvia. While facing increased operating expenses, the company remains optimistic about its pipeline's potential. Strategic focus on KORSUVA's success and ongoing R&D efforts position Cara for future growth.

Cara Therapeutics reports solid Q2 earnings amidst regulatory uncertainties

Cara Therapeutics posted strong financial performance in Q2 2023, driven by robust net sales and cash reserves, with a focus on maximizing shareholder value.
The company faces challenges related to potential CMS changes and European market dynamics but sees opportunities in international expansion and regulatory engagement.
Overall, Cara Therapeutics remains optimistic about the commercial prospects of its key products and pipeline, aiming for sustained growth and market leadership.

Cara Therapeutics extends cash runway, faces funding challenges ahead

Cara Therapeutics reports strong financials with extended cash runway. Progress in late-stage programs and successful monetization of royalties. Facing challenges with funding limitations and uncertainties around data releases.

Cara Therapeutics extends cash runway to 2026 amidst revenue challenges

Cara Therapeutics strategically focused on NP and oral DSK programs to drive growth.
Strong demand for KORSUVA injection but challenges from reimbursement changes.
Confidence in NP program and potential partnerships signal future opportunities.
Financially extended runway to 2026 but facing liquidity challenges with $1.8 million cash.

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STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), an early commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus, today announced the Company will host a conference call and live audio webcast on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. ET to report fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results and provide a corporate update.

Cara Therapeutics to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results on March 1, 2022

Joana Goncalves, MD, chief medical officer of Cara Therapeutics Brian Kim, MD, MTR,

Cara Therapeutics To Host Virtual R&D On March 11

Presentation to highlight oral difelikefalin Phase 3 pruritus programs Presentation to highlight oral difelikefalin Phase 3 pruritus programs

Cara Therapeutics to Host Virtual R&D Day on March 11, 2022

Cara (CARA) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Earnings Preview: Cara Therapeutics (CARA) Q4 Earnings Expected to Decline

STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), an early commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus, today announced that Christopher Posner, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present a company overview at the 40th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Monday, January 10, 2022 at 11:15 a.m. ET.

Cara Therapeutics to Present at the 40th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Cara received approval for IV KORSUVA in August. Since then, the stock has gone in circles without any catalysts to help unlock value.

Cara Therapeutics: De-Risked And Extremely Attractive

KORSUVA receives TDAPA reimbursement beginning April 2022

Cara Therapeutics Announces CMS Grants TDAPA to KORSUVA™ (difelikefalin) Injection

STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), an early commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing new chemical entities designed to alleviate pruritus by selectively targeting peripheral kappa opioid receptors, today announced that Christopher Posner, President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas Reilly, Chief Financial Officer, and Joana Goncalves, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Piper Sandler 33rd Annual Virtual Healthcare Conference. The fireside chat will be available beginning Monday, November 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Cara Therapeutics to Present at the Piper Sandler 33rd Annual Virtual Healthcare Conference

Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (CARA) CEO Derek Chalmers on Q3 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

– KORSUVA™ (CR845/difelikefalin) injection Approved as First and Only Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease-associated Pruritus (CKD-aP) in Adult Hemodialysis Patients by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) –

Cara Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Current Cara director and accomplished commercial dermatology executive, Christopher Posner, appointed as new President and Chief Executive Officer as Company prepares to launch KORSUVA™ (difelikefalin) injection for the treatment of moderate-to-severe pruritus in hemodialysis patients Current Cara director and accomplished commercial dermatology executive, Christopher Posner, appointed as new President and Chief Executive Officer as Company prepares to launch KORSUVA™ (difelikefalin) injection for the treatment of moderate-to-severe pruritus in hemodialysis patients

Cara Therapeutics Announces CEO Transition

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STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing new chemical entities designed to alleviate pruritus by selectively targeting peripheral kappa opioid receptors, today announced that the Company will host a conference call and live audio webcast on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. ET to report third quarter 2021 financial results and provide a corporate update.

Cara Therapeutics to Announce Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results on November 8, 2021

STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing new chemical entities designed to alleviate pruritus by selectively targeting peripheral kappa opioid receptors, presented results from the KARE Phase 2 clinical trial of oral difelikefalin for the treatment of moderate-to-severe pruritus in mild-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) patients. Results were presented by Brian Kim, MD, Associate Professor of Dermatology and Co-Director of the Center for the Study of Itch and Sensory Disorders at Washington University School of Medicine, during the Late Breaking News session of the 2021 European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Virtual Congress on October 2, 2021.

Cara Therapeutics Presents Late-Breaking Results of KARE Phase 2 Trial of Oral Difelikefalin (Oral KORSUVA™) in Atopic Dermatitis Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Pruritus at the 2021 European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Virtual Congress

Results from KARE Phase 2 Trial of Oral KORSUVA™ in Atopic Dermatitis Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Pruritus to be presented Results from KARE Phase 2 Trial of Oral KORSUVA™ in Atopic Dermatitis Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Pruritus to be presented

Cara Therapeutics Announces Late-Breaking Presentation at 2021 European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Virtual Congress

STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing new chemical entities designed to alleviate pruritus by selectively targeting peripheral kappa opioid receptors (KORs), today announced that Derek Chalmers, Ph.D., D.Sc., President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the 2021 Cantor Virtual Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 3.20 p.m. ET.

Cara Therapeutics to Present at the the 2021 Cantor Virtual Global Healthcare Conference

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Is Cara Therapeutics Stock a Buy After Its First FDA Drug Approval

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Why Cara Therapeutics Shot Higher Today

Shares of CARA stock are ticking higher on Tuesday after the Cara Therapeutics' injection treatment was approved by the FDA. The post CARA Stock: The Huge FDA News Sending Cara Therapeutics Skyrocketing Today appeared first on InvestorPlace.

CARA Stock: The Huge FDA News Sending Cara Therapeutics Skyrocketing Today

Care Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:CARA) is seeing a influx of options activity today, following news that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its Korsuva difelikefalin injection to treat moderate-to-severe itching in adult patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis.

Biotech Stock Takes on Technical Ceiling After FDA Okay

CARA gets a significant boost with FDA approval for Korsuva injection for the treatment of moderate-to-severe pruritus associated with chronic kidney disease in adults undergoing hemodialysis.

CARA Drug Wins FDA Nod for Pruritus Associated With CKD

Cara Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: CARA) is trading higher Tuesday after the company, and Vifor Pharma, announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved KORSUVA for injection for the treatment of moderate-to-severe pruritus associated with chronic kidney disease in adults undergoing hemodialysis. KORSUVA injection is a kappa opioid receptor agonist that targets the body's peripheral nervous system.

Why Is Cara Therapeutics Stock Trading Higher Today?

The FDA has approved Cara Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: CARA) and Vifor Pharma AG's Korsuva (difelikefalin) injection for severe-to-moderate pruritis (itching) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing dialysis. Difelikefalin is an opioid agonist that targets the kappa opioid receptor in the peripheral nervous system.

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The shares of Cara Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: CARA) increased by over 20% pre-market. This is why it happened.

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