Roanoke-based Chorda Pharma moves toward product release with grant Gene Marrano June 27, 2022 1 min read Chorda Pharma, a local pharmaceutical company looking to bring its first product, Capsadyn – an over the counter medication for chronic pain to market next year – has received an important grant from the Commonwealth Commercialization Fund. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Congressman Bob Good pushes Life at Conception ActNext: Late on returning library books? That’s no longer a problem Related Stories 1 min read GoFest turns 15 this weekend in downtown Roanoke and at Explore Park Gene Marrano October 13, 2025 1 min read Tensions rise in Virginia governor’s race as Earle-Sears, Spanberger debate LGBTQ+ issues Web Staff October 13, 2025 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025