Biohaven Announces Preliminary 2Q2021 Net Product Revenue For NURTEC ODT, The First And Only Migraine Medication For Both Acute And Preventive Treatment

July 7, 2021 |

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- Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd., a biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of innovative, late-stage product candidates, announced preliminary net product revenue of NURTEC ODT for the second quarter of 2021.

NURTEC® ODT achieved preliminary net product revenue of approximately $93 million for the second quarter of 2021
Launch to date net product revenue for NURTEC ODT is approximately $200 million with over 750,000 prescriptions filled since initial product launch in March 2020, and NURTEC ODT now accounts for 51.8% of new-to-brand prescriptions (NBRx) for oral CGRP-targeting drugs
NURTEC ODT 75 mg is the first and only oral CGRP-targeting drug approved for the preventive treatment of episodic migraine and is now the only migraine medication approved to both treat acute migraine attacks as well as help prevent future migraine attacks

NEW HAVEN, Conn., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --- Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN; the “Company” or “Biohaven”), a biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of innovative, late-stage product candidates, today announced preliminary net product revenue of NURTEC ODT (rimegepant) for the second quarter of 2021.

Based on preliminary unaudited financial information, the Company reported $93 million in net product revenue from sales of NURTEC ODT in the second quarter of 2021. Total prescriptions of NURTEC ODT from product launch to date (as of June 30, 2021) were over 750,000, with approximately 38,000 unique prescribers.

The foregoing information reflects the Company’s estimate with respect to net product revenue for NURTEC ODT based on currently available information, which is preliminary and unaudited, is not a comprehensive statement of the Company’s financial results and is subject to completion of the Company’s financial closing procedures. The Company’s final results will be issued upon completion of its closing procedures and may vary from these preliminary estimates.

Vlad Coric, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Biohaven commented, “We are thrilled to report preliminary net product revenue of $93 million for NURTEC ODT in the second quarter that continues to exceed expectations and demonstrates the impact that NURTEC ODT is having on patients with migraine. During the quarter, we saw robust growth of NURTEC ODT in the acute treatment of migraine and initial strong growth in the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in the last few weeks after receiving the prevention approval from the FDA. As the first and only dual-therapy medication indicated to both treat and prevent migraines, NURTEC ODT is redefining the treatment paradigm for patients.”

Approximately 40 million people in the U.S. and close to a billion individuals worldwide suffer from migraine. Migraine is the 3rd most prevalent illness in the world and the World Health Organization classifies migraine as one of the 10 most disabling medical illnesses.

BJ Jones, Chief Commercial Officer, added, “Our second quarter net revenue performance reflects the overwhelmingly positive feedback we are receiving from patients and healthcare providers about the impact of NURTEC ODT on migraine. Providing clinicians and patients with one oral medication that can be used to treat and prevent migraine is changing the impact of this disease for many of the millions of people who live with migraine and opens up an even larger market opportunity for the brand. Our teams are more energized than ever to continue to improve the lives of patients by delivering this first and only dual-therapy migraine medicine.”

NURTEC ODT is the only migraine medication approved as a dual therapy for both the acute and preventive treatment, and is the first oral CGRP antagonist approved for the preventive treatment of migraine. NURTEC ODT targets the root cause of migraine by reversibly blocking CGRP receptors, thereby inhibiting the biologic cascade that results in a migraine attack. A single dose of NURTEC ODT can deliver fast pain relief with some patients returning to normal function by 60 minutes and has a lasting effect of up to 48 hours for many patients. NURTEC ODT can be taken up to once daily, up to 18 doses/month, as needed to stop migraine attacks or taken every other day to help prevent migraine attacks and reduce the number of monthly migraine days.

NURTEC ODT was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the acute treatment of migraine in February 2020 and for the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in May 2021 with the commercial launch commencing within weeks of the approvals.

About Biohaven

Biohaven is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of innovative, best-in-class therapies to improve the lives of patients with debilitating neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases, including rare disorders. Biohaven’s neuroinnovation portfolio includes FDA-approved NURTEC ODT (rimegepant) for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine and a broad pipeline of late-stage product candidates across three distinct mechanistic platforms: CGRP receptor antagonism for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine; glutamate modulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, and spinocerebellar ataxia; and myeloperoxidase (MPO) inhibition for multiple system atrophy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. More information about Biohaven is available at www.biohavenpharma.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including statements that are based on the current expectations and assumptions of the Company’s management. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release regarding the Company’s business and product candidate plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include those related to: the preliminary nature of net product revenue for NURTEC ODT, commercialization and sales of NURTEC ODT and the potential approval and commercialization of other product candidates, the effect of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on Biohaven, the expected timing, commencement and outcomes of Biohaven’s planned and ongoing clinical trials, the timing of planned interactions and filings with the FDA, the timing and outcome of expected regulatory filings, including the need for any REMS or Advisory Committee meetings, the potential for Biohaven’s product candidates to be first in class or best in class therapies and the effectiveness and safety of Biohaven’s product candidates. The use of certain words, including “believe”, “continue”, “may”, “on track”, “expects” and “will” and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Various important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those that may be expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. Additional important factors to be considered in connection with forward-looking statements are described in the “Risk Factors” section of Biohaven’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2021. The forward-looking statements are made as of this date and Biohaven does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

About NURTEC ODT

NURTEC® ODT (rimegepant) is the first and only calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist available in a quick-dissolve ODT formulation that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura and the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in adults. The activity of the neuropeptide CGRP is thought to play a causal role in migraine pathophysiology. NURTEC ODT is a CGRP receptor antagonist that works by reversibly blocking CGRP receptors, thereby inhibiting the biologic activity of the CGRP neuropeptide. The recommended dose of NURTEC ODT is 75 mg, taken as needed, up to once daily to treat or every other day to help prevent migraine attacks. For more information about NURTEC ODT, visit www.nurtec.com. The most common adverse reaction was nausea and abdominal pain/indigestion. Avoid concomitant administration of NURTEC ODT with strong inhibitors of CYP3A4, strong or moderate inducers of CYP3A or inhibitors of P-gp or BCRP. Avoid another dose of NURTEC ODT within 48 hours when it is administered with moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4.

Indication

NURTEC ODT orally disintegrating tablets is a prescription medicine that is used to treat migraine in adults. It is for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura and the preventive treatment of episodic migraine. It is not known if NURTEC ODT is safe and effective in children.

Important Safety Information

Do not take NURTEC ODT if you are allergic to NURTEC ODT (rimegepant) or any of its ingredients.

Before you take NURTEC ODT, tell your healthcare provider (HCP) about all your medical conditions, including if you:

have liver problems,
have kidney problems,
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant,
breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

Tell your HCP about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

NURTEC ODT may cause serious side effects including allergic reactions, including trouble breathing and rash. This can happen days after you take NURTEC ODT. Call your HCP or get emergency help right away if you have swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, or throat or trouble breathing. This occurred in less than 1% of patients treated with NURTEC ODT.

The most common side effects of NURTEC ODT were nausea (2.7%) and stomach pain/indigestion (2.4%). These are not the only possible side effects of NURTEC ODT. Tell your HCP if you have any side effects.

You are encouraged to report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088 or report side effects to Biohaven at 1-833-4Nurtec.

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NURTEC and NURTEC ODT are registered trademarks of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Ireland DAC.

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Chief Executive Officer
Vlad.Coric@biohavenpharma.com

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