Roanoke-based Chorda Pharma moves toward product release with grant Gene Marrano June 27, 2022 1 minute 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. Share: Post navigation Previous: Congressman Bob Good pushes Life at Conception ActNext: Late on returning library books? That’s no longer a problem Related Stories Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Roanoque Baroque season finale, History Museum photography exhibition open to all, Local Colors is this Saturday Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026