Theratechnologies Submits Updated Tesamorelin F8 Formulation sBLA for FDA Review
November 26 2024 - 6:30AM
Theratechnologies Inc. (“Theratechnologies” or the “Company”) (TSX:
TH) (NASDAQ: THTX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the
development and commercialization of innovative therapies, today
announced the resubmission of its supplemental Biologics License
Application (sBLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
for the F8 formulation of tesamorelin, the only medication approved
in the U.S. for the reduction of excess abdominal fat in adults
with HIV who have lipodystrophy.
Theratechnologies has filed the resubmission to
address concerns raised in the FDA’s Complete Response Letter (CRL)
to the initial F8 formulation sBLA filing. In the CRL, which was
issued in January 2024, the FDA requested clarifications largely
related to chemistry, manufacturing and controls (CMC), as well as
further information on immunogenicity risk.
“We are confident in our sBLA resubmission after
discussing our response approach with the FDA in a Type A meeting,”
said Christian Marsolais, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and Chief
Medical Officer at Theratechnologies. “The F8 formulation of
tesamorelin would simplify dosing for people with HIV who face the
clinical challenges of excess abdominal fat. We look forward to
further collaboration with the FDA as the agency reviews our
updated application.”
The FDA will review the updated sBLA within four
months of submission. Theratechnologies therefore expects a
decision around the end of March 2025. The new formulation is
patent protected in the U.S. until 2033.
About EGRIFTA
SV® (tesamorelin for injection)
EGRIFTA SV® is approved in
the U.S. for the reduction of excess abdominal fat in HIV-infected
adult patients with lipodystrophy*. EGRIFTA
SV® 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 SV® has
not been established. Consider risk/benefit of continuation of
treatment in patients who have not had a reduction in visceral
adipose tissue.
- EGRIFTA
SV® 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
SV®.
Do not use EGRIFTA
SV® if a patient:
- Has a pituitary
gland tumor, has had pituitary gland surgery, has other problems
related to their pituitary gland, or has had radiation treatment to
their head or head trauma.
- Has active
cancer.
- Is allergic to
tesamorelin or any of the ingredients in EGRIFTA
SV®.
- Is pregnant or
planning to become pregnant.
The most commonly reported adverse reactions
to EGRIFTA SV® include: hypersensitivity
reactions, hyperglycemia, injection site reactions, arthralgia,
pain in extremity, myalgia and peripheral edema.
Refer to www.egriftasv.com for the
full prescribing information, patient information and instructions
for use for further details about this product.
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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related to the review of the sBLA by the FDA; and (ii) the benefits
to patients associated with the use of the F8 formulation, if
approved. Although the Forward-Looking Statements contained in this
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include that: (i) the FDA will complete its review within the
timelines set forth in the press release; (ii) the Company’s
responses to the issues raised by the FDA in its CRL will be
satisfactory to the FDA; (iii) the FDA will approve the sBLA for
the F8 formulation; and (iv) if approved, health care providers and
patients will adopt the F8 formulation.
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
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include, but are not limited to: (i) the review period of the sBLA
which could be longer than the timelines set forth in this press
release, ; (ii) the non-approval of the sBLA by the FDA, or the
issuance of another CRL; and (iii) the negative reception by the
marketplace of the F8 formulation, if approved. 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 21, 2024 available on SEDAR+
at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR
at www.sec.gov under Theratechnologies’ public filings.
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as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or
otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
Contacts:
Investor Inquiries:Philippe DubucSenior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officerpdubuc@theratech.com438-315-6608
Media inquiries:Julie SchneidermanSenior Director,
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