Destiny Pharma PLC - Brighton, England-based clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on preventing life-threatening infections - Confirms proposed phase three development pathway and identifies new life cycle management targets for its XF-73 Nasal programme. Says antimicrobial properties of XF-73 Nasal give greater flexibility in the scheduling of surgeries. Adds there is potential to explore new life management indications, particularly in children.

Interim Chief Executive Officer Debra Barker says: "Destiny Pharma is on the right path and that XF-73 Nasal provides a much-needed addition to the armoury against antimicrobial resistance and surgical site infections."

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