Theratechnologies Inc. (“Theratechnologies” or the “Company”) (TSX:
TH) (NASDAQ: THTX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the
development and commercialization of innovative therapies, today
announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
has approved the company’s Labelling Prior Approval Supplement to
include a 2000-mg intravenous (IV) push loading dose for Trogarzo®
(ibalizumab-uiyk). IV push is a method by which the undiluted
medication is “pushed” by syringe for faster administration into
the body’s circulation and is designed to make Trogarzo®
administration easier and more convenient for people with HIV and
their health care providers. As a result, more clinics will be able
to initiate new patients and provide ongoing treatment.
In the U.S., Trogarzo®, in combination with
other antiretrovirals (ARVs), is indicated for the treatment of
HIV-1 infection in heavily treatment-experienced adults with
multidrug-resistant virus failing their current ARV regimen. The
label update follows FDA approval of the IV push maintenance dose
in October 2022. With the new label, Trogarzo® administration can
now take only 90 seconds for the loading dose, as opposed to a
30-minute infusion, and 30 seconds for a maintenance dose every two
weeks.
“The approved updated label further simplifies
the administration of Trogarzo® for heavily treated people with
HIV, allowing them to initiate treatment within their own clinics,”
said Christian Marsolais, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and Chief
Medical Officer at Theratechnologies. “This new administration
option for the Trogarzo® loading dose is the latest innovation in
our ongoing efforts to enhance the convenience of non-oral therapy
for this important group of people who have limited treatment
options and have been taking oral HIV medication for a long time,
many for decades,” added Dr. Marsolais.
Theratechnologies is currently finalizing its
application to the FDA for an intramuscular (IM) method of
administration of the Trogarzo® maintenance dose.
About
Trogarzo®
Trogarzo® (ibalizumab-uiyk) is a
long-acting, CD4-directed, post-attachment HIV-1 inhibitor. In the
United States, Trogarzo®, in combination with other
antiretroviral(s), is indicated for the treatment of human
immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in heavily
treatment-experienced adults with multidrug-resistant HIV-1
infection failing their current antiretroviral regimen.
Trogarzo® is not approved in Canada.
Trogarzo® is administered by intravenous
infusion as a single loading dose of 2,000 mg followed by a
maintenance dose of 800 mg every two weeks after dilution in 250 mL
of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. The Trogarzo® loading dose
can also be administered as an undiluted intravenous (IV) push over
90 seconds, and the maintenance dose can be administered as an
undiluted IV push over 30 seconds.
Important Safety
Information
Do not receive Trogarzo® if you have had an
allergic reaction to Trogarzo® or any of the ingredients in
Trogarzo®. Trogarzo® can cause allergic reactions, including
serious reactions, during and after infusion. Tell your healthcare
provider or nurse, or get medical help right away if you experience
any symptoms of an allergic reaction. Before you receive Trogarzo®,
tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions,
including if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant as it is
not known if Trogarzo® may harm your unborn baby, or if you
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed as it is not known if
Trogarzo® passes into breast milk. Tell your healthcare
provider about all the medicines you take, including all
prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal
supplements.
Changes in your immune system (immune
reconstitution inflammatory syndrome) can happen when you start
taking HIV-1 medicines. Your immune system might get stronger and
begin to fight infections that have been hidden in your body for a
long time. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you start
having new symptoms after starting your HIV-1 medicine. The most
common side effects of Trogarzo® include diarrhea, dizziness,
nausea, and rash. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any
side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are
not all the possible side effects of Trogarzo®. For more
information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Full prescribing information is available
at www.trogarzo.com.
About Theratechnologies
Theratechnologies (TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX) is a
biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and
commercialization of innovative therapies addressing unmet medical
needs. 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 the ease of
administration of the Trogarzo® loading dose and the finalization
of the Company’s application to the FDA for an IM method of
administration of the Trogarzo® maintenance dose. 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. These assumptions include, without
limitation, the market acceptance of the IV push loading dose for
Trogarzo® by patients and physicians and the perceived ease of use
of this IV push loading dose, and the finalization of the
application to the FDA for the filing of the IM method of
administration of the Trogarzo® maintenance dose. 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, the lack
of market acceptance of the IV push loading dose for Trogarzo® by
patients and physicians, the difficulty in switching patients from
the current method of administration of the loading dose to a new
one, the lack of sales growth in Trogarzo® despite the introduction
of this new method of administration of the loading dose and a
delay in filing the IM method of administration of the Trogarzo®
maintenance dose with the FDA. We refer current and potential
investors to the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Information
Form dated February 27, 2023, available on SEDAR+ at
www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov as an exhibit to our
report on Form 40-F dated February 28, 2023, 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 our expectations as of that date.
We undertake 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:Phillipe Dubuc Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officerpdubuc@theratech.com438-315-6608
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