No proof-of-concept studies for Demodex blepharitis; mechanism (mite GABA-Cl inhibition) only
“Proof of concept studies were not conducted for the indication of Demodex blepharitis.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 7Source ↗
Why that model
Relied on published efficacy against Demodex mites in dogs and veterinary approval
“Lotilaner has been shown to be effective against Demodex mites in dogs (Snyder 2017) and has been developed and approved as a veterinary drug for the eradication of skin parasites such as ticks and fleas.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 21Source ↗
Reviewer's view of the efficacy data
Approvable from a pharmacology/toxicology perspective despite no proof-of-concept studies
“It is the opinion of this reviewer that the product is approvable from a pharmacology and toxicology perspective.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 12Source ↗