Novan Announces Full Top Line Results from Phase 2 Molluscum Contagiosum Clinical Trial and Decision to Move Forward with SB206 12% Once-Daily

MORRISVILLE, N.C., Dec. 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Novan, Inc. (“the Company” or “Novan”) (NASDAQ:NOVN) today announced full top line results from the Company’s Phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate topical nitric oxide product candidate SB206 for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum, including results from the fourth cohort, SB206 12% once-daily. Results demonstrated a clear treatment effect on the complete clearance of all molluscum lesions at Week 12 for 12% once-daily SB206 gel, with signs of efficacy evident as early as Week 2. The safety and tolerability profiles for all treatment groups were favorable, with no serious adverse events reported. Preliminary top line results from the first three cohorts, 4%, 8% and 12% twice-daily, were announced in November.