Theratechnologies Receives FDA Approval of Prior Approval Supplement (PAS) for EGRIFTA SV® sBLA
08 Avril 2025 - 1:00PM
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 Prior Approval Supplement (PAS) to the
supplemental biologics license application (sBLA) for EGRIFTA SV®
(tesamorelin for injection). Tesamorelin for injection is the only
treatment approved in the U.S. to reduce excess abdominal fat in
adults with HIV and lipodystrophy.
Approval of the PAS removes any regulatory
requirement for discretionary product release, thereby allowing
Theratechnologies to resume regular distribution of EGRIFTA SV®.
The FDA also recently approved the new F8 formulation of
tesamorelin for injection, which is set to replace EGRIFTA SV® and
will be marketed in the US as EGRIFTA WR™.
“Securing FDA approval of the Prior Approval
Supplement for the EGRIFTA SV® sBLA closes a chapter of supply
uncertainty and we are pleased to return to normal supply
conditions,” said Paul Lévesque, President and CEO of
Theratechnologies. “Now that we have also obtained approval of
EGRIFTA WR™, we look forward to transitioning patients to this more
convenient formulation, which we have designed to improve the
patient experience.”
Important Safety Information
for EGRIFTA SV®/
EGRIFTA WR™ (tesamorelin for
injection)
Tesamorelin for injection is approved in the
U.S. for the reduction of excess abdominal fat in HIV-infected
adult patients with lipodystrophy*. Tesamorelin for injection
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 tesamorelin for injection has not been
established. Consider risk/benefit of continuation of treatment in
patients who have not had a reduction in visceral adipose
tissue.
- Tesamorelin for
injection 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 tesamorelin for
injection.
Contraindications:
Do not use tesamorelin for injection 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 tesamorelin for injection.
- Is pregnant or planning to become
pregnant.
The most commonly reported adverse reactions
of tesamorelin for injection 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 www.egriftasv.com for the
full prescribing information, patient information and instructions
for use. 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
securities laws, that are based on management’s beliefs and
assumptions and on information currently available to it. You can
identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may”, “will”,
“should”, “could”, “promising”, “would”, “outlook”, “believe”,
“plan”, “envisage”, “anticipate”, “expect” and “estimate”, or the
negatives of these terms, or variations of them. The
Forward-Looking Statements contained in this press release include,
but are not limited to, statements regarding: (i) the replacement
of EGRIFTA SV® with EGRIFTA WR™; and (ii) the distribution of
EGRIFTA SV® without restrictions. 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 Company’s manufacturer of EGRIFTA
SV® will be able to meet market demand and supply such product on a
timely basis; (ii) EGRIFTA WR™, when commercially available, will
be accepted by the marketplace; and (iii) EGRIFTA WR™ 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) EGRIFTA WR™ not
being accepted by the marketplace; (ii) the manufacturer of EGRIFTA
WR™ not being able to meet market demand for the product on a
timely basis; (iii) EGRIFTA WR™ not being reimbursed by public and
private payors; and (iv) untoward side effects related to the use
of EGRIFTA WR™. 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:
Investor inquiries:Joanne ChoiSenior Director, Investor
Relationsjchoi@theratech.com1-551-261-0401
Media inquiries:Julie SchneidermanSenior Director,
Communications & Corporate
Affairscommunications@theratech.com1-514-336-7800
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