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OKYO Pharma Announces Purchase of Shares by Director

Director John Brancaccio Buys Additional Shares, Strengthening Confidence Ahead of Phase 3 Trial

By Caleb Monroe
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OKYO Pharma Limited announced that Non-Executive Director John Brancaccio purchased 5,000 ordinary shares on NASDAQ, raising his total holdings to 35,201 shares. This insider buying comes as the company prepares to initiate a global Phase 3 pivotal clinical trial for urcosimod, targeting neuropathic corneal pain (NCP).

OKYO Pharma Announces Purchase of Shares by Director
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Key Points

  • Non-Executive Director increased shareholding by purchasing 5,000 shares at $1.48 each, signaling confidence in the company.
  • OKYO Pharma plans to start a global Phase 3 clinical trial for urcosimod in the second half of 2026, aiming to treat neuropathic corneal pain.
  • Company is focused on innovative therapies for anterior segment eye diseases, with shares listed on Nasdaq Capital Market.
  • Sectors impacted include healthcare, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals.

LONDON and NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OKYO Pharma Limited (Nasdaq: OKYO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing investigational therapies for the treatment of neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) and anterior segment eye diseases, today announced that OKYO Pharma’s Non-Executive Director, John Brancaccio has purchased 5,000 of the Company’s ordinary shares on NASDAQ at $1.48 per share, bringing his total holding to 35,201 shares.

About OKYO Pharma

OKYO Pharma Limited (Nasdaq: OKYO) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for the treatment of neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) and anterior segment eye diseases, with ordinary shares listed for trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market. OKYO plans to initiate a global Phase 3 pivotal clinical trial in the second half of this year, enrolling approximately 111 patients to evaluate a single-dose regimen of urcosimod for the treatment of NCP.

For further information, please visit www.okyopharma.com.

For further inquiries:

OKYO Pharma Ltd
Paul Spencer
Business Development and Investor Relations
+44 (0) 207 495 2379
Email: [email protected]


Risks

  • Clinical trial initiation does not guarantee successful outcomes or regulatory approval, impacting future revenue and stock performance.
  • Market acceptance and competition in ophthalmology and neuropathic pain therapies could affect commercial success.
  • Share price could be volatile around clinical trial milestones and insider trading activities.

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