TARRYTOWN, New York, May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- PaxMedica, Inc. (the “Company” or “PaxMedica”) (OTC:PXMD), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing treatments for neurological disorders, today announced it has timely filed a formal notice of appeal with the Nasdaq Office of Appeals and Review to reverse the decision of a Nasdaq Hearings Panel to delist the Company from Nasdaq. Following receipt of notification from Nasdaq on April 30th, PaxMedica determined to appeal the decision and intends to maintain that the Hearings Panel did not consider sufficiently or appropriately crucial aspects of PaxMedica’s recent achievements and ongoing actions to regain compliance with all applicable requirements for continued listing. PaxMedica has retained Jacob Frenkel, Dickinson Wright, PLLC as its lead counsel in the appeal, working with the consulting firm that interacted previously with the Hearings Panel.

Howard Weisman, CEO of PaxMedica, commented, "We are seeking a reevaluation of Nasdaq’s recent action based on new developments that underscore our ongoing progress and commitment to addressing global health challenges. Notably, following our announcements on the completion of registration lots of PAX-101 in mid-April, the Company just submitted a briefing book for an important FDA Type C meeting scheduled for June 27th, during which we will present key updates on our plans for NDA submission later this year. We believe this, as well as our financing plans, which we made known to the Hearings Panel, support persuasively our arguments to appeal and restore trading on Nasdaq."

Recent milestones for PaxMedica include:

• April 11th: Completion of three pivotal registration/validation batches of PAX-101, an IV formulation of suramin, crucial for ongoing regulatory submissions.
• April 16th: Receipt of an urgent request from Malawi’s Ministry of Health for emergency access to suramin to address a looming humanitarian crisis due to the scarcity of treatment for TBr HAT, a fatal form of African Sleeping Sickness.
• April 23rd: Agreement to supply Malawi with PAX-101 from our stock, reinforcing our role in combating global health emergencies.
• May 10th: PaxMedica submits FDA Briefing Book for June 27, 2024, Type C meeting.

Weisman stated "these actions not only demonstrate our operational effectiveness, but also our vital role in the global healthcare landscape. We are encouraged that the upcoming FDA meeting, and our continuous efforts to supply life-saving treatments, will result in favorable consideration by Nasdaq in our appeal." Nevertheless, PaxMedica acknowledges that it cannot predict the outcome of the appeal. Weisman added that “we are committed to advancing expeditiously our efforts to maximize shareholder opportunities and value and pursue approval of our solutions for neurological disorders.”

PaxMedica remains resolute in its mission to develop and provide innovative treatments for neurological disorders, ensuring significant contributions to public health worldwide. For more information on PaxMedica’s ongoing initiatives and developments, please visit www.paxmedica.com.

About PaxMedica

PaxMedica, Inc. is a forward-looking clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm specializing in cutting-edge anti-purinergic drug therapies (APT) aimed at addressing a range of challenging neurologic disorders. Our comprehensive portfolio encompasses a spectrum of conditions, including neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as other critical areas within the neurology field. Additionally, we intend to provide the rest of the world with an additional, reliable source of suramin, the accepted standard of care for Stage 1, Trypanosoma Brucei Rhodesiense.

We are dedicated to the continuous development and evaluation of our pioneering program, PAX-101, an intravenous suramin formulation that lies at the heart of our efforts, particularly focused on innovative ASD treatment solutions. Our ongoing research initiatives not only prioritize the needs of ASD patients, but also extend to exploring potential therapeutic applications for related conditions. To learn more about our transformative work, please visit www.paxmedica.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements

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Contacts

PaxMedica, Inc.
 303 S Broadway,
 Suite 125.
 Tarrytown, NY 10591
 www.paxmedica.com

Media Contact
 media@paxmedica.com

Investor Contact
 Scott McGowan
 InvestorBrandNetwork (IBN)
 Phone: 310.299.1717
 ir@paxmedica.com
 www.paxmedica.com/investors

SOURCE: PaxMedica, Inc.