TherapeuticsMD Announces Submission of New Drug Application Prior Approval Efficacy Supplement to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Lower Dose of BIJUVA®

The submission includes data from the Company’s Phase 3 Replenish Trial for BIJUVA, for which the Company announced results in December 2016, together with additional information and analyses. The Company expects to learn of the acceptance of the efficacy supplement upon receipt of the Filing Review Notification from the FDA, approximately 74 days after the submission of the NDA efficacy supplement. If accepted for review by the FDA, the Company expects that the NDA efficacy supplement will be reviewed under current Prescription Drug User Fee Act timeline goals, within ten months of receipt by the FDA.

The BIJUVA 1 mg/100 mg dose was approved by the FDA in October 2018 and launched commercially in April 2019. BIJUVA is the only FDA-approved bio-identical hormone therapy combination of estradiol and progesterone in a single, oral capsule. It is taken once-daily for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (commonly known as hot flashes or flushes) due to menopause in women with a uterus.

About BIJUVA

BIJUVA is a novel combination of bio-identical estradiol and bio-identical progesterone in a once-daily oral softgel capsule. It is approved in the U.S. for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause in women with a uterus.

INDICATION

BIJUVA^® is a combination of estradiol and progesterone indicated in a woman with a uterus for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CONTRAINDICATIONS

BIJUVA is contraindicated in women with any of the following conditions: undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding; known, suspected, or history of cancer of the breast; known or suspected estrogen-dependent neoplasia; active DVT, PE, or history of these conditions; active arterial thromboembolic disease (for example, stroke, MI), or a history of these conditions; known anaphylactic reaction, angioedema, or hypersensitivity to BIJUVA or any of its ingredients; known liver impairment or disease; known protein C, protein S, or antithrombin deficiency, or other known thrombophilic disorders.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

• An increased risk of PE, DVT, stroke, and MI has been reported with estrogen plus progestin therapy. Should these occur or be suspected, therapy should be discontinued immediately. Risk factors for arterial vascular disease and/or venous thromboembolism (VTE) should be managed appropriately.
• The WHI substudy of daily estrogen plus progestin after a mean follow-up of 5.6 years reported an increased risk of invasive breast cancer. Observational studies have also reported an increased risk of breast cancer for estrogen plus progestin therapy after several years of use. The risk increased with duration of use and appeared to return to baseline over about 5 years after stopping treatment (only the observational studies have substantial data on risk after stopping). The use of estrogen plus progestin therapy has been reported to result in an increase in abnormal mammograms requiring further evaluation.
• Endometrial hyperplasia (a possible precursor to endometrial cancer) has been reported to occur at a rate of approximately less than one percent with BIJUVA. Clinical surveillance of all women using estrogen plus progestin therapy is important. Adequate diagnostic measures should be undertaken to rule out malignancy in postmenopausal women with undiagnosed persistent or recurring abnormal genital bleeding.
• The WHI estrogen plus progestin substudy reported a statistically non-significant increased risk of ovarian cancer. A meta-analysis of 17 prospective and 35 retrospective epidemiology studies found that women who used hormonal therapy for menopausal symptoms had an increased risk for ovarian cancer. The exact duration of hormone therapy use associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer, however, is unknown.
• In the WHIMS ancillary studies of postmenopausal women 65 to 79 years of age, there was an increased risk of developing probable dementia in women receiving estrogen plus progestin when compared to placebo. It is unknown whether these findings apply to younger postmenopausal women.
• Estrogens increase the risk of gallbladder disease.
• Discontinue estrogen if severe hypercalcemia, loss of vision, severe hypertriglyceridemia, or cholestatic jaundice occurs.
• Monitor thyroid function in women on thyroid replacement hormone therapy.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most common adverse reactions (≥3%) for BIJUVA are breast tenderness (10.4%), headache (3.4%), vaginal bleeding (3.4%), vaginal discharge (3.4%) and pelvic pain (3.1%).

Please note that this information is not comprehensive. Please see the Full Prescribing Information including BOXED WARNING at BIJUVA.com.

About TherapeuticsMD, Inc.

TherapeuticsMD, Inc. is an innovative, leading healthcare company, focused on developing and commercializing novel products exclusively for women. Our products are designed to address the unique changes and challenges women experience through the various stages of their lives with a therapeutic focus in family planning, reproductive health, and menopause management. The company is committed to advancing the health of women and championing awareness of their healthcare issues. To learn more about TherapeuticsMD, please visit www.therapeuticsmd.com or follow us on Twitter: @TherapeuticsMD and on Facebook: TherapeuticsMD.

Forward-Looking Statements

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