IGI vs SCLX Comparison

Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Inc operates as a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide current income and then liquidate & distribute substantially all of the Fund's net assets to stockholders. As a secondary investment objective, the Fund will seek capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing at least 80% of its net assets in investment-grade corporate fixed-income securities of varying maturities.

Scilex Holding Co is focused on acquiring, developing, and commercializing non-opioid pain management products for the treatment of acute and chronic pain. The Company's commercial product, ZTlido (lidocaine topical system), is a prescription lidocaine topical product for relieving pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia, which is a form of post-shingles nerve pain. It is focused on commercializing Gloperba (colchicine USP) an oral solution, a prophylactic treatment for painful gout flares in adults. The Company's three product candidates are SP-102 or SEMDEXA viscous gel formulation of a used corticosteroid for epidural injections, SP-103 a Phase 2, triple-strength formulation of ZTlido, and SP-104, 4.5 mg Delayed Burst Release Low Dose Naltrexone Hydrochloride (DBR-LDN) Capsule.