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Payroll Protection Program Loan

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Payroll Protection Program Loan
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Payroll Protection Program Loan Payroll Protection Program LoanThe CARES Act provides stimulus measures, including the PPP, to provide certain small businesses with liquidity to support their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cerecor received a $0.4 million PPP Loan during the second quarter of 2020. PPP Loans have a 1% fixed annual interest rate and mature in two years, however are eligible for forgiveness under certain conditions. Cerecor used the loaned funds during the second quarter of 2020 to retain employees and maintain payroll and lease payments, as specified under the Paycheck Protection Program Rule. The Company believes it meets the criteria for forgiveness and plans to submit an application for forgiveness with its lender in the second half of 2020. Once approved by the lender, the lender will submit the forgiveness application to the Small Business Administration (the "SBA") for ultimate approval. The SBA has 90 days from receipt to approve or reject the forgiveness application. The Company incurred the related expense during the second quarter of 2020 and recognized the PPP Loan of $0.4 million as other income within the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.