Dare Bioscience, Inc..
DARE.US | Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products
Dare Bioscience, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing innovative products for women's health. The company identifies, develops, and commercializes a diverse portfolio of therapies in areas including contraception, vaginal health, sexual health, and fertility. Dare Bioscience of...Show More
Better Health for All
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The company's entire product portfolio is dedicated to women's health, addressing conditions such as bacterial vaginosis, female sexual arousal disorder, HPV, and contraception, with no products identified as having negative health outcomes.
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XACIATO™ (clindamycin phosphate) Vaginal Gel is FDA-approved for bacterial vaginosis, and DARE to PLAY™ Sildenafil Cream launched in select U.S. states in December 2025.
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For XACIATO, the most common adverse reactions were vulvovaginal candidiasis and vulvovaginal discomfort, affecting over 2% of patients.
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The company is developing a non-hormonal contraceptive (DARE-NHC) suitable for women in low- and middle-income country settings.
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The company's Code of Conduct and Ethics outlines responsibilities for compliance with health, safety, and environmental laws, and includes a whistleblower policy with an anti-retaliation pledge.
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However, it also states that associates are prohibited from owning more than 1% of outstanding stock of any publicly traded company without prior approval, and any advance over $1,000 requires approval.
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The company's R&D expenses were $1.2 million in Q3 2025.
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The company focuses on contraception and treating HPV infections, which are preventative health measures.
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The company is required to keep books, records, and accounts that accurately reflect all transactions and comply with SEC reporting requirements.
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Clinical trial information is posted to ClinicalTrials.gov, and the company adheres to FDA and other regulatory guidelines regarding Expanded Access, but considers the potential impact of Expanded Access on the scientific validity of broader development programs and clinical trials.
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The company collaborates with Rosy Wellness to support educational campaigns to increase understanding of female sexual health.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No evidence available to assess Dare Bioscience, Inc. on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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No evidence available to assess Dare Bioscience, Inc. on Fair Pay & Worker Respect.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles to assess Dare Bioscience, Inc. against any of the Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing KPIs. The articles primarily contain information about regulatory compliance, financial agreements, and patent details, rather than company-specific performance metrics related to fair trade certifications, audit frequencies, labor incidents, supply chain traceability, remediation speed, ethical clauses, materials risk, or supplier diversity spend.
Honest & Fair Business
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No evidence available to assess Dare Bioscience, Inc. on Honest & Fair Business.
Kind to Animals
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Dare Bioscience, Inc. engages in animal testing for product development and clinical research, with a press release stating they 'exploit animals for product testing'.
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The company's policy indicates that preclinical tests must comply with GLP regulations and the USDA Animal Welfare Act,
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which are regulatory requirements rather than a proactive policy to reduce or eliminate animal testing. The company has used sheep and New Zealand White Hra:(NZW)SPF albino rabbits in studies.
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While animal enrichment was provided in one study,
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and the contracted facility was AAALAC-accredited,
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there is no evidence of the company's own humane certifications for animal operations.
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No War, No Weapons
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Dare Bioscience, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on women's health.
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The provided articles explicitly state that most of the KPIs related to 'No War, No Weapons' are 'Not applicable' to the company's core business.
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There is no evidence of the company being involved in arms manufacturing, military contracts, or conflict facilitation.
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While Sildenafil, an active ingredient in one of their products, was originally developed for other medical conditions, there is no evidence of it having military applications or being considered dual-use in a military context by the company.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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The provided articles focus exclusively on the company's financial performance, including revenue, expenses, and grant funding for various studies, as well as regulatory aspects of its product development. Both articles explicitly state that they do not contain environmental, social, or governance (ESG) metrics or data relevant to the 'Planet-Friendly Business' value.
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Consequently, no specific, concrete data points were found to assess the company against any of the environmental KPIs in the rubric.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles to assess Dare Bioscience, Inc. against any of the KPIs for the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' value. The articles primarily focus on product development, grants received, and marketing collaborations, without providing information on community partnerships, local investment, cultural impact assessments, or other related metrics.
Safe & Smart Tech
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The company experienced a business email compromise fraud in March 2023, resulting in a $0.4 million loss, with $0.2 million covered by insurance.
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It maintains an incident response plan to address cybersecurity incidents.
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The Audit Committee oversees information technology and data security policies and programs, reviewing management’s assessment of privacy and data security risks, including cybersecurity risks, and mitigation strategies at least twice a year.
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It also reviews third-party risk analysis and cybersecurity penetration testing results.
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The company performs an annual cybersecurity assessment to improve systems and processes.
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Personnel at all levels and departments are made aware of cybersecurity policies through trainings.
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The company's Terms of Service, last updated January 6, 2026, outline prohibited conduct including illegal data collection or storage.
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The company is subject to numerous laws and regulations governing data privacy and personal information.
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Its products, such as DARE to PLAY Sildenafil Cream, are manufactured in 503B outsourcing facilities under pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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The provided article is a company webpage and contains no specific data points or information relevant to Dare Bioscience's waste management practices, product recyclability, packaging sustainability, use of recycled content, single-use plastic reduction, take-back programs, circular design principles, waste reduction initiatives, hazardous waste management, product durability, repairability, waste audit frequency, zero waste certifications, waste disposal violations, material efficiency, packaging-to-product ratio, waste reduction targets, supplier waste requirements, or customer waste education programs.
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Therefore, no KPIs can be scored.