REG - Indivior PLC - DRL's Appeal of Indivior's PI Granted-in-Part

IndiviorAnnouncement

30/07/2018 07:05

RNS Number : 0857W
Indivior PLC
30 July 2018
 


 
Motion to Expedite DRL's Appeal of Indivior's Preliminary Injunction Granted-in-Part
-Company will continue to vigorously defend our SUBOXONE® (buprenorphine and naloxone) Sublingual Film intellectual property-
-Launch Timing of Recently Approved PERSERIS™ (risperidone) Extended-Release Injection Being Reviewed in Light of Court Decision-
Slough, UK, 30 July 2018 - Indivior PLC (LON: INDV) (Indivior or the Company) today announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) has granted-in-part a motion to expedite Dr. Reddy Laboratories' ("DRL's") appeal of the July 13, 2018 preliminary injunction (PI). The PI, granted by the District of New Jersey, prohibits DRL from using, importing, selling, or offering to sell its generic buprenorphine/naloxone sublingual film product. DRL appealed this ruling, and filed emergency motions seeking to expedite the appeal of the PI, and to stay the PI pending a ruling on appeal. The CAFC has not yet ruled on DRL's motion to stay the PI. Under the expedited schedule, oral argument will be held during the first week of October 2018.
In light of the CAFC's decision to grant DRL an expedited appeal, Indivior, as indicated in its H1 2018 results announcement, will now review the appropriate launch timing for PERSERIS™ (risperidone) extended-release injection. The Company commits to providing a launch timing as soon as reasonably practicable, but no later than its Q3 2018 results currently scheduled for November 1st.  
Indivior will continue to vigorously defend its patent rights to SUBOXONE®Film, including opposing DRL's PI appeal, and continuing to pursue the appeal of the District of Delaware's noninfringement ruling related to U.S. Patent No. 8,603,514 (the '514 Patent), and the recently filed litigation asserting U.S. Patent Nos. 9,931,305, 9,687,454, and 9,855,221 in the District of New Jersey.
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About Indivior
Indivior is a global specialty pharmaceutical company with a 20-year legacy of leadership in patient advocacy and health policy while providing education on evidence-based treatment models that have revolutionized modern addiction treatment. The name is the fusion of the words individual and endeavour, and the tagline "Focus on you" makes the Company's commitment clear. Indivior is dedicated to transforming addiction from a global human crisis to a recognized and treated chronic disease. Building on its global portfolio of opioid dependence treatments, Indivior has a strong pipeline of product candidates designed to both expand on its heritage in this category and address other chronic conditions and co-occurring disorders of addiction, including alcohol use disorder and schizophrenia. Headquartered in the United States in Richmond, VA, Indivior employs more than 900 individuals globally and its portfolio of products is available in over 40 countries worldwide. Visit www.indivior.com to learn more.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains certain statements that are forward-looking and which should be considered, amongst other statutory provisions, in light of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty as they relate to events or circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements because they relate to future events. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the Indivior Group's financial guidance for 2018 and its medium- and long-term growth outlook, its operational goals, its product development pipeline and statements regarding ongoing litigation.
 
Various factors may cause differences between Indivior's expectations and actual results, including: factors affecting sales of Indivior Group's products; the outcome of research and development activities; decisions by regulatory authorities regarding the Indivior Group's drug applications; the speed with which regulatory authorizations, pricing approvals and product launches may be achieved; the outcome of post-approval clinical trials; competitive developments; difficulties or delays in manufacturing; the impact of existing and future legislation and regulatory provisions on product exclusivity; trends toward managed care and healthcare cost containment; legislation or regulatory action affecting pharmaceutical product pricing, reimbursement or access; claims and concerns that may arise regarding the safety or efficacy of the Indivior Group's products and product candidates; risks related to legal proceedings, including the ongoing investigative and antitrust litigation matters; the Indivior Group's ability to protect its patents and other intellectual property; the outcome of patent infringement litigation relating to Indivior Group's products, including the ongoing ANDA lawsuits; changes in governmental laws and regulations; issues related to the outsourcing of certain operational and staff functions to third parties; uncertainties related to general economic, political, business, industry, regulatory and market conditions; and the impact of acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, internal reorganizations, product recalls and withdrawals and other unusual items.
 
Indication
SUBOXONE® (buprenorphine and naloxone) Sublingual Film (CIII) is a prescription medicine indicated for treatment of opioid dependence and should be used as part of a complete treatment plan to include counseling and psychosocial support.
Treatment should be initiated under the direction of healthcare providers qualified under the Drug Addiction Treatment Act.
Important Safety Information
Do not take SUBOXONE® Film if you are allergic to buprenorphine or naloxone as serious negative effects, including anaphylactic shock, have been reported.
 
SUBOXONE® Film can be abused in a manner similar to other opioids, legal or illicit.
 
SUBOXONE® Film contains buprenorphine, an opioid that can cause physical dependence with chronic use. Physical dependence is not the same as addiction. Your healthcare provider can tell you more about the difference between physical dependence and drug addiction. Do not stop taking SUBOXONE® Film suddenly without talking to your healthcare provider. You could become sick with uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms because your body has become used to this medicine.
 
SUBOXONE® Film can cause serious life-threatening breathing problems, overdose and death, particularly when taken by the intravenous (IV) route in combination with benzodiazepines or other medications that act on the nervous system (ie, sedatives, tranquilizers, or alcohol). It is extremely dangerous to take nonprescribed benzodiazepines or other medications that act on the nervous system while taking SUBOXONE® Film.
 
You should not drink alcohol while taking SUBOXONE® Film, as this can lead to loss of consciousness or even death.
 
Death has been reported in those who are not opioid dependent.
 
Your healthcare provider may monitor liver function before and during treatment.
 
SUBOXONE® Film is not recommended in patients with severe hepatic impairment and may not be appropriate for patients with moderate hepatic impairment. However, SUBOXONE® Film may be used with caution for maintenance treatment in patients with moderate hepatic impairment who have initiated treatment on a buprenorphine product without naloxone.
 
Keep SUBOXONE® Film out of the sight and reach of children. Accidental or deliberate ingestion of SUBOXONE® Film by a child can cause severe breathing problems and death.
 
Do not take SUBOXONE® Film before the effects of other opioids (eg, heroin, hydrocodone, methadone, morphine, oxycodone) have subsided as you may experience withdrawal symptoms.
 
Injecting the SUBOXONE® Film product may cause serious withdrawal symptoms such as pain, cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, anxiety, sleep problems, and cravings.
 
Before taking SUBOXONE® Film, tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you are pregnant, tell your healthcare provider as withdrawal signs and symptoms should be monitored closely and the dose adjusted as necessary. If you are pregnant or become pregnant while taking SUBOXONE® Film, alert your healthcare provider immediately and you should report it using the contact information provided below.
 
Opioid‐dependent women on buprenorphine maintenance therapy may require additional analgesia during labor.
 
Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) is an expected and treatable outcome of prolonged use of opioids during pregnancy, whether that use is medically authorized or illicit. Unlike opioid withdrawal syndrome in adults, NOWS may be life-threatening if not recognized and treated in the neonate. Healthcare professionals should observe newborns for signs of NOWS and manage accordingly.
 
Before taking SUBOXONE® Film, talk to your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed your baby. The active ingredients of SUBOXONE® Film can pass into your breast milk. You and your healthcare provider should consider the development and health benefits of breastfeeding along with your clinical need for SUBOXONE® Film and should also consider any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from the drug or from the underlying maternal condition.
 
Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or perform any other dangerous activities until you know how SUBOXONE® Film affects you. Buprenorphine in SUBOXONE® Film can cause drowsiness and slow reaction times during dose-adjustment periods.
 
Common side effects of SUBOXONE® Film include nausea, vomiting, drug withdrawal syndrome, headache, sweating, numb mouth, constipation, painful tongue, redness of the mouth, intoxication (feeling lightheaded or drunk), disturbance in attention, irregular heartbeat, decrease in sleep, blurred vision, back pain, fainting, dizziness, and sleepiness.
 
This is not a complete list of potential adverse events associated with SUBOXONE® Film. Please see full Prescribing Information www.suboxoneREMS.com.
for a complete list.
 
*To report pregnancy or side effects associated with taking SUBOXONE® Film, please call 1-877-782-6966. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
 
For more information about SUBOXONE® Film, SUBOXONE® (buprenorphine and naloxone) Sublingual Tablets (CIII), or SUBUTEX® (buprenorphine) Sublingual Tablets (CIII), please see the respective full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide at www.suboxoneREMS.com.
 
About PERSERISTM
 
PERSERIS (risperidone) for extended‑release injectable suspension, for subcutaneous use.
 
INDICATION
 
PERSERISTM (risperidone) is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.
 

WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS
See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.
 
•          Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death.
 
•          PERSERVIS is not approved for use in patients with dementia-related psychosis.
 

 
HIGHLIGHTED SAFETY INFORMATION
CONTRAINDICATIONS
PERSERIS should not be administered to patients with known hypersensitivity to risperidone, paliperidone, or components of PERSERIS.
 
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions, Including Stroke in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis: Increased risk of cerebrovascular adverse reactions (e.g., stroke, transient ischemic attack)  including fatalities. PERSERIS is not approved for use in patients with dementia-related psychosis.
 
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS): Manage with immediate discontinuation and close monitoring.
 
Tardive Dyskinesia: Discontinue treatment if clinically appropriate.
 
Metabolic Changes: monitor for hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia and weight gain.
 
Hyperprolactinemia: Prolactin elevations occur and persist during chronic administration. Long-standing hyperprolactinemia, when associated with hypogonadism, may lead to decreased bone density in females and males.
 
Orthostatic Hypotension: Monitor heart rate and blood pressure and warn patients with known cardiovascular disease or cerebrovascular disease, and risk of dehydration or syncope.
 
Leukopenia, Neutropenia, and Agranulocytosis: Perform complete blood counts (CBC) in patients with a history of a clinically significant low white blood cell count (WBC) or history of leukopenia or neutropenia. Consider discontinuing PERSERIS if a clinically significant decline in WBC occurs in absence of other causative factors.
 
Potential for Cognitive and Motor Impairment: Use caution when operating machinery.
 
Seizures: Use caution in patients with a history of seizures or with conditions that lower the seizure threshold.
 
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most common adverse reactions in clinical trials (≥ 5% and greater than twice placebo) were increased weight, sedation/somnolence and musculoskeletal pain. The most common injection site reactions (≥ 5%) were injection site pain and erythema (reddening of the skin).
 
 
For the full Prescribing Information including BOXED WARNING for PERSERIS, click here.
 
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