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Top-line results from Phase III study in China demonstrate the efficacy and safety profile of YUPELRI in patients with COPD
PITTSBURGH and DUBLIN , Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc . (NASDAQ: VTRS ), a global healthcare company, and Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBPH ) today announced positive results from the YUPELRI® (revefenacin) Phase III placebo-controlled clinical trial conducted in China assessing the efficacy and safety of YUPELRI, a once-daily nebulized long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) for the maintenance treatment of patients with COPD. Top-line results showed that YUPELRI met its primary efficacy endpoint demonstrating a statistically significant increase in trough FEV 1 (forced expiratory volume in one second) versus placebo. The results are comparable to those from studies of the same design used for U.S. registration and provide support for a regulatory filing in China anticipated to occur in mid-2024.
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Viatris President Rajiv Malik said, "We are pleased with the positive top-line results of our Phase III clinical results for YUPELRI in China . The strength of the data and the primary endpoint analysis, which is consistent with our U.S. clinical data, firmly supports a comparable efficacy and safety profile of YUPELRI. With this data, we look forward to progressing our regulatory application in China and continue to believe, when approved, a once-daily nebulized revefenacin product will be an important therapeutic option for the millions of patients in the region with COPD."
"Given its novel profile, we and Viatris share a commitment to make YUPELRI available for as many COPD patients as possible, particularly those who stand to benefit from nebulized therapy, and we commend VIATRIS on the execution of this study," said Rick E Winningham, CEO of Theravance Biopharma. "The consistent lung function improvement demonstrated in this study supports the use of LAMA therapy as foundational in a range of patients and we are encouraged that COPD patients in China may soon have the opportunity to benefit from a new, valuable treatment option."
It is estimated that COPD affects nearly 100 million individuals in China 1 with approximately 43 percent of those patients suffering from moderate to very severe forms of the disease 2 . COPD is one of the top three causes of mortality in China, accounting for approximately 910,000 deaths annually 3 . COPD presents a significant financial burden to the healthcare system in China, contributing up to $266 billion in costs annually 2 .
About the Study The Phase III study was designed to compare the efficacy and safety of revefenacin (175mcg) and double-blind placebo nebulized once-daily in moderate to very severe COPD patients in China over a 12-week treatment period.
About Theravance Biopharma / Viatris Collaboration Theravance Biopharma and Viatris Inc. and their respective affiliates have established a strategic collaboration to develop and commercialize nebulized revefenacin products for COPD and other respiratory diseases. Theravance Biopharma and Viatris co-promote YUPELRI® (revefenacin) in the U.S., with their combined sales infrastructure targeting healthcare professionals who treat COPD patients suitable for YUPELRI. In 2019, the companies announced the expansion of their development and commercialization agreement for nebulized revefenacin to include China and certain adjacent territories, which include Hong Kong SAR, the Macau SAR and Taiwan .
About Viatris Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS ) is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale. In 2022 alone, we supplied high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world. With our exceptionally extensive and diverse portfolio of medicines, a one-of-a-kind global supply chain designed to reach more people when and where they need them, and the scientific expertise to address some of the world's most enduring health challenges, access takes on deep meaning at Viatris. We have the ability to touch all of life's moments, from birth to end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases. We are headquartered in the U.S., with global centers in Pittsburgh , Shanghai and Hyderabad, India . Learn more at viatris.com and investor.viatris.com , and connect with us on Twitter , LinkedIn , Instagram and YouTube .
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About Theravance Biopharma Theravance Biopharma, Inc.'s focus is to deliver Medicines that Make a Difference ® in people's lives. In pursuit of its purpose, Theravance Biopharma leverages decades of expertise, which has led to the development of FDA-approved YUPELRI ® (revefenacin) inhalation solution indicated for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Ampreloxetine, its late-stage investigational norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor in development for symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension, has the potential to be a first in class therapy effective in treating a constellation of cardinal symptoms in multiple symptom atrophy patients. Theravance Biopharma is committed to creating/driving shareholder value. For more information, please visit www.theravance.com .
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YUPELRI ® is a registered trademark of Mylan Specialty L.P., a Viatris company.
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