Theramex to Exclusively License Intrarosa® In Europe, Australia, Russia and The Ukraine from Endoceutics

Today, Theramex and Endoceutics announced they have entered into a definitive agreement granting Theramex the license to commercialise Intrarosa® (Prasterone) across countries in Europe, Australia, Russia as well as select countries within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Intrarosa is a unique non-estrogen prescription therapy approved for the treatment of vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA) in postmenopausal women experiencing moderate to severe symptoms. VVA can lead to dryness, irritation and dyspareunia (or pain during sexual activity).

Anish Mehta, Chief Executive Officer at Theramex said "Intrarosa is a novel medicine that offers an effective treatment for a very common condition in postmenopausal women.  We are pleased to be able to continue the ground-breaking work of Dr Fernand Labrie, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Endoceutics. With our strong heritage and commitment to Women’s Health, we are looking forward to making Intrarosa available to women to better address this condition."

"Intrarosa is an excellent addition to our portfolio of products that help women manage the symptoms of menopause. This deal is an example of our commitment to become the leading healthcare company dedicated to Women’s Health", added Anish Mehta.

Dr Fernand Labrie, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Endoceutics said "As a non-estrogen treatment, Intrarosa is a novel vaginal prescription therapy that locally replaces inside the cells what is missing for patients with vulvovaginal atrophy. Intrarosa improves the body's natural ability to produce hormones locally and intracellularly, thus correcting the symptoms, such as pain during sexual activity, without influencing other tissues. Since Intrarosa is not an estrogen-based product, patients should feel more comfortable seeking a treatment in line with physiology and all circulating steroids remaining within normal values."

Dr Labrie also added "I’m pleased to be working closely with Theramex, a company that shares our vision of helping women live better, symptom-free lives.  I believe their expertise and knowledge of the Women’s Health community will make Intrarosa accessible to women across countries including those in Europe, Russia and Australia who presently struggle to find effective solutions for these very intimate, and yet very common, symptoms of menopause.”

VVA is a common condition affecting up to 50% of postmenopausal women. In women with VVA, the wall of the vagina and surrounding tissues become thinner and cause symptoms such as dryness, irritation and soreness around the genital area and pain at sexual activity (also called dyspareunia). In clinical trials, Intrarosa was shown to improve the structure of the vaginal tissues and reduce pain during sexual intercourse. In the clinical trials, Intrarosa was well tolerated.