Citius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. CTXR
Citius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXR) is an oncology drug developer. Its lead program, LYMPHIR (denileukin diftitox-cdxl), is in Phase 3 for Persistent or recurrent cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL).
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Pipeline
| Program | Indication | Modality | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYMPHIR (denileukin diftitox-cdxl) | CTCL (FDA approved Aug 2024; US launch Dec 2025); investigator-initiated Phase 1 combination studies (CAR-T in DLBCL; pembrolizumab in gynecologic cancers) | protein/peptide | Approved |
| Mino-Lok | Catheter-related bloodstream infections (antibiotic lock solution) | small molecule | Phase 3 |
| Halo-Lido | Hemorrhoids (corticosteroid-lidocaine topical) | small molecule | Phase 2 |
| NoveCite | Acute respiratory distress syndrome / acute pneumonitis (mesenchymal stem cell therapy) | cell therapy | Phase 1 |
Recent results and decisions
- Mar 10, 2026positive Completed Phase 1 dose-escalation showed 24% ORR and 48% clinical benefit rate among 21 evaluable patients, with no unexpected safety signals in 25 evaluable patients.
In 25 evaluable patients, no unexpected safety signals or serious immune-related adverse events were observed at any dose level.
Filing - Mar 4, 2026positive Investigator-initiated Phase 1 (n=14) of LYMPHIR before CAR-T showed 86% ORR (57% CR, 29% PR), 1-year PFS 77%, and no dose-limiting toxicities.
Overall response rate (ORR) was 86% at one month, including 57% complete responses (CR) and 29% partial responses (PR)
Filing
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