Resubmission addresses questions raised in January 2024 Complete Response Letter
F8 formulation intended to replace EGRIFTA SV® with simplified dosing for the treatment of excess abdominal fat in adults with HIV and lipodystrophy
MONTREAL, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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. Follow Theratechnologies on Linkedin and X (formerly Twitter).
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Investor Inquiries:
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pdubuc@theratech.com
438-315-6608
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