SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. - VRCA

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 5, 2021) - Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("Verrica" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VRCA). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Verrica and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.

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On June 1, 2021, Verrica issued a press release announcing that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") extended the review period by three months for its New Drug Application ("NDA") of VP-102 for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum (molluscum), a highly contagious viral skin disease. Specifically, the press release indicated that "[o]n May 26, the company was informed by the FDA that the information submitted has been designated a major amendment, and therefore, the FDA will take an additional three months to review the submitted information." The press release further stated that "[t]he Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date has also been postponed by three months to September 23, 2021."

On this news, Verrica's stock price fell $0.96 per share, or 8.52%, to close at $10.30 per share on June 1, 2021.

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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com

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