MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Sept. 28, 2016) - Theratechnologies Inc. (Theratechnologies) (TSX:TH) today announced that it will move forward with the development of the F4 single vial formulation instead of the 2mg/vial presentation. The introduction of a single vial presentation was part of commitments required by the FDA when it approved EGRIFTA®. Theratechnologies proposed that the development of the F4 single vial formulation be pursued in replacement of the current 2 mg/vial presentation, and the FDA allowed us to proceed as such.
The F4 formulation has previously been used by Theratechnologies in a phase 2 program. It will require a bioequivalence program before being submitted to the FDA for the currently approved indication for EGRIFTA®. Presented in a single daily vial, the F4 formulation has the advantage of being four times more concentrated thus significantly reducing the volume of administration. It is also stable at room temperature which is a significant improvement as refrigeration by pharmacies and patients would no longer be required. This program will be initiated in the coming weeks.
"This is a positive development towards a single vial formulation. Bringing continued improvements remains an integral part of the lifecycle of our product. "said Luc Tanguay, President and Chief Executive Officer, Theratechnologies Inc. "In addition to providing meaningful advantages for patients and pharmacies, this new formulation, if approved, will also eventually reduce our cost of goods" concluded Mr. Tanguay.
About Theratechnologies
Theratechnologies (TSX:TH) is a specialty pharmaceutical company addressing unmet medical needs to promote healthy living and an improved quality of life among HIV patients. Further information about Theratechnologies is available on the Company's website at www.theratech.com and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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Forward-looking statements are based upon a number of assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Theratechnologies' control that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These assumptions include but are not limited to, the following: the F4 formulation will be bioequivalent to the current formulation, no delay in the beginning or submission of our file with the FDA will be encountered, the FDA will approve the F4 formulation for use in the indication approved for EGRIFTA® and the use of the F4 formulation will reduce our cost of goods. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk that the F4 formulation is not bioequivalent to the current formulation and the FDA does not approve such formulation for use with EGRIFTA®, the risk that delays occur in beginning work on the F4 formulation and on the filing of our file with the FDA and the risks that our supplier is unable to reduce the manufacturing cost of EGRIFTA® with this new formulation.
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