Theratechnologies Inc. (“Theratechnologies” or the “Company”) (TSX:
TH) (NASDAQ: THTX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company,
today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
has approved the Company’s supplemental Biologics License
Application (sBLA) for the F8 formulation of tesamorelin for
injection. The Company will commercialize the new formulation under
the tradename EGRIFTA WR™.
Tesamorelin for injection is the only medication
approved in the U.S. for the reduction of excess abdominal fat in
adults with HIV who have lipodystrophy. The new formulation,
EGRIFTA WR™, is a daily injectable but only needs weekly
reconstitution. It requires less than half the administration
volume as the current F4 formulation, sold in the U.S. as EGRIFTA
SV®, which is reconstituted daily. Pharmacokinetic studies have
shown bioequivalence of EGRIFTA WR™ to the original F1 formulation
of tesamorelin for injection (previously sold under the trade
name EGRIFTA®). The most commonly reported adverse
reactions of EGRIFTA WR™ include arthralgia, injection site
reactions, pain in extremity, peripheral edema, and myalgia.
“We are pleased to offer this improved, more
convenient version of tesamorelin for injection to help people with
HIV and their healthcare providers more effectively manage
comorbidities like lipodystrophy, which today often presents as
central adiposity,” said Christian Marsolais, Ph.D., Senior Vice
President and Chief Medical Officer at Theratechnologies. “EGRIFTA
WR™ enables a simplified administration and an improved patient
experience, which are important considerations for people living
with HIV.”
EGRIFTA WR™ will be supplied as four
single-patient-use vials, each containing 11.6 mg of tesamorelin,
sufficient for seven doses. The daily dose is 1.28 mg (0.16 mL of
the reconstituted solution) injected subcutaneously. The product
can be stored at room temperature (20° to 25° C [68° to 77° F])
before and after reconstitution.
“Central adiposity, characterized by the
accumulation of excess visceral abdominal fat (EVAF), is a common
complication for people with HIV that may result from the virus
itself, from certain older antiretrovirals and from a reduction in
growth hormone concentrations,” commented David Alain Wohl, MD,
Professor at the Institute of Global Health and Infectious
Diseases, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “Given
the significant impact of EVAF on health and quality of life for
many of our patients with HIV, and the importance of maintaining
lean muscle mass especially as we age, a new, more conveniently
dosed formulation of tesamorelin is a welcome advancement.”
EGRIFTA WR™ will be manufactured at a new,
U.S.-based contract drug manufacturing organization (CDMO). The new
formulation, which is patent protected in the U.S. until 2033, is
set to replace EGRIFTA SV®.
Further information about EGRIFTA WR™, including
full prescribing information, instructions for use, and important
safety information is available here.
Important Safety
Information
EGRIFTA WR™ (tesamorelin for injection) is
approved in the U.S. for the reduction of excess abdominal fat in
HIV-infected adult patients with lipodystrophy*. EGRIFTA
WR™ is a growth hormone- releasing factor (GHRF) analog that
acts on pituitary cells in the brain to stimulate the production
and release of endogenous growth hormone.
Limitations of Use:
- Long-term
cardiovascular safety of EGRIFTA WR™ has not been established.
Consider risk/benefit of continuation of treatment in patients who
have not had a reduction in visceral adipose tissue.
- EGRIFTA
WR™ is not indicated for weight loss management as it has a
weight- neutral effect.
- There are no
data to support improved compliance with anti-retroviral therapies
in HIV-positive patients taking EGRIFTA WR™.
Contraindications:
Do not use EGRIFTA WR™ if a patient:
- Has disruption
of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis due to hypophysectomy,
hypopituitarism, pituitary tumor/surgery, head irradiation or head
trauma.
- Has active
cancer.
- Is allergic to
tesamorelin or any of the ingredients in EGRIFTA WR™.
- Is pregnant or
planning to become pregnant.
The most commonly reported adverse reactions
of EGRIFTA WR™ include: arthralgia, injection site reactions,
pain in extremity, peripheral edema, and myalgia.
Healthcare providers and patients are encouraged
to report adverse events at 1-833-23THERA (1-833-238-4372). You are
encouraged to report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit http://www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Refer to this link for the full prescribing
information, patient information and instructions for use for
EGRIFTA WR™.
About Theratechnologies
Theratechnologies (TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX) is a
specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on the
commercialization of innovative therapies that have the potential
to redefine standards of care. Further information about
Theratechnologies is available on the Company's website
at www.theratech.com, on SEDAR+
at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
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Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking
statements and forward-looking information (collectively, the
“Forward-Looking Statements”) within the meaning of applicable
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Forward-Looking Statements contained in this press release include,
but are not limited to, statements regarding: (i) the convenience
of the F8 formulation; (ii) the experience of using the F8
formulation for patients; and (iii) the transition to the F8
formulation from EGRIFTA SV®. Although the Forward-Looking
Statements contained in this press release are based upon what the
Company believes are reasonable assumptions in light of the
information currently available, investors are cautioned against
placing undue reliance on these statements since actual results may
vary from the Forward-Looking Statements contained in this press
release. Certain assumptions made in preparing the Forward-Looking
Statements include that: (i) the marketplace will accept this new
formulation of EGRIFTA SV®; and (ii) the F8 formulation of
tesamorelin for injection will be reimbursed by private and public
payors. Forward-Looking Statements assumptions are subject to a
number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the
Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such
Forward-Looking Statements. These risks and uncertainties include,
but are not limited to: (i) patients and physicians do not adopt
the F8 formulation of tesamorelin for injection; (ii) the F8
formulation of tesamorelin for injection does not get reimbursement
coverage from private and/or public payors; and (iii) the
transition to the F8 formulation is delayed due to various matters,
including delays associated with the availability of materials
required to commercialize the F8 formulation. The Company refers
current and potential investors to the “Risk Factors” section of
the Company’s annual information form filed under Form 20-F dated
February 26, 2025 available on SEDAR+
at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR
at www.sec.gov under Theratechnologies’ public filings.
The reader is cautioned to consider these and other risks and
uncertainties carefully and not to put undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. Forward-Looking Statements reflect
current expectations regarding future events and speak only as of
the date of this press release and represent the Company’s
expectations as of that date.
The Company undertakes no obligation to update
or revise the information contained in this press release, whether
as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or
otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
Contacts:
Media inquiries:Julie SchneidermanSenior Director,
Communications & Corporate
Affairscommunications@theratech.com1-514-336-7800
Investor Inquiries:Joanne ChoiSenior Director, Investor
Relationsjchoi@theratech.com1-551-261-0401
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