Insulin-Like Growth Factor I Deficiency

BARCELONA, Spain I April 1, 2025 I ESTEVE has signed a license and supply agreement with Eton Pharmaceuticals with global rights for Increlex®, except for USA. This biologic product, the first biologic in ESTEVE’s portfolio, is used for the long-term treatment of growth failure in patients aged 2 to 18 years due to a condition known as ‘severe primary insulin-like-growth-factor-1 deficiency’ (SPIGFD). Patients with this condition have low levels of the hormone insulin-like growth factor-1 or IGF-1, which is required for normal growth. 1 “As a rare disorder, patients suffering SPIGFD, often face difficulties associated with receiving a  late correct diagnosis, with consequent delayed treatment initiation with limited access to appropriate therapy. This has a considerable impact on the physical health and quality of life of these patients. 2 The disease awareness and the multidisciplinary  approach are critical to improve those people’s lives. This standard of care medicine is perfectly aligned with our strategy,focused on highly specialized treatments for high unmet medical and patient needs”, confirms José María Giménez Arnau, Chief Scientific & Medical Officer of ESTEVE. Increlex® was designated an ‘orphan medicine’ (a medicine used in rare diseases) in 2006. 1 It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 3 and European Medicines Agency (EMA) 1 and authorized in 40 territories. References About ESTEVE ESTEVE ( www.esteve.com ) is a global pharmaceutical company with a clear purpose: to improve people’s lives. Founded in 1929 and headquartered in Barcelona, ESTEVE has a strong international presence with pharmaceutical affiliates in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, France, the UK, and the USA. ESTEVE is focused on delivering highly specialized treatments that address significant unmet medical needs in several therapeutic areas. In addition, to our innovative pharma business, we offer comprehensive Contract Manufacturing services (CMO), specializing in the production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) through world-class facilities in Spain, Mexico, and China. ESTEVE’s strong commitment to its core values—people matter, transparency, and accountability—remains at the heart of everything it does. SOURCE: Esteve

It is a biologic product used to treat children and adolescents from 2 to 18 years-old who suffer from severe primary insulin-like growth factor 1 deficiency1 The acquisition of the treatment for this rare disease is an example of ESTEVE's commitment focused on growth opportunities in high unmet medical and patient needs. BARCELONA, Spain, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ESTEVE has signed a license and supply agreement with Eton Pharmaceuticals with global rights for Increlex®, except for USA. This biologic product, the first biologic in ESTEVE's portfolio, is used for the long-term treatment of growth failure in patients aged 2 to 18 years due to a condition known as 'severe primary insulin-like-growth-factor-1 deficiency' (SPIGFD). Patients with this condition have low levels of the hormone insulin-like growth factor-1 or IGF-1, which is required for normal growth.1 "As a rare disorder, patients suffering SPIGFD, often face difficulties associated with receiving a late correct diagnosis, with consequent delayed treatment initiation with limited access to appropriate therapy. This has a considerable impact on the physical health and quality of life of these patients.2 The disease awareness and the multidisciplinary approach are critical to improve those people's lives. This standard of care medicine is perfectly aligned with our strategy,focused on highly specialized treatments for high unmet medical and patient needs", confirms José María Giménez Arnau, Chief Scientific & Medical Officer of ESTEVE. Increlex® was designated an 'orphan medicine' (a medicine used in rare diseases) in 2006.1 It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)3 and European Medicines Agency (EMA)1 and authorized in 40 territories. References Increlex | European Medicines Agency (EMA) Challenges in the care of individuals with severe primary insulin-like growth factor-I deficiency (SPIGFD): an international, multi-stakeholder perspective - PubMed Drug Approval Package: Increlex (Mecasermin [rDNA origin]) NDA #021839 About ESTEVE ESTEVE () is a global pharmaceutical company with a clear purpose: to improve people's lives. Founded in 1929 and headquartered in Barcelona, ESTEVE has a strong international presence with pharmaceutical affiliates in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, France, the UK, and the USA.   ESTEVE is focused on delivering highly specialized treatments that address significant unmet medical needs in several therapeutic areas. In addition, to our innovative pharma business, we offer comprehensive Contract Manufacturing services (CMO), specializing in the production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) through world-class facilities in Spain, Mexico, and China.  ESTEVE's strong commitment to its core values—people matter, transparency, and accountability—remains at the heart of everything it does.  For more information: Irene Simón, Head of Global External Communications & ESG, ESTEVE Tel.+34 934 466 000 – [email protected] Gemma Mestre, External & Digital Communications Manager, ESTEVE Tel.+34 934 466 000 – [email protected] Logo - SOURCE ESTEVE WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED

Acquisition bolsters Eton’s commercial pediatric endocrinology portfolio Product is now available through AnovoRx, a specialty pharmacy dedicated to serving patients with rare and chronic conditions Dec. 20, 2024 -- Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc (“Eton” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: ETON), an innovative pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing treatments for rare diseases, today announced that it has completed its previously announced asset purchase of Increlex® (mecasermin injection) from Ipsen S.A. (“Ipsen”). Increlex® is a biologic product used to treat pediatric patients 2 years of age and older who suffer from severe primary insulin-like growth factor 1 deficiency (SPIGFD). “We are excited to close this transformational acquisition and add another important treatment to our commercial portfolio. Increlex® is perfectly aligned with our expertise and strong relationships in pediatric endocrinology and we’re well-positioned to leverage our existing sales team to increase awareness of SPIGFD, an underdiagnosed and undertreated condition,” said Sean Brynjelsen, CEO of Eton Pharmaceuticals. “In the U.S., Increlex® is now available through a specialty pharmacy dedicated to rare and chronic conditions and we are proud to be able to continue supplying this crucial product worldwide without disruption.” Increlex® is a biologic product used to treat pediatric patients 2 years of age and older who suffer from severe primary insulin-like growth factor 1 deficiency (SPIGFD) because their bodies do not make enough insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). The medicine is approved in 41 territories, including the United States (U.S.) and the European Union (EU). It is estimated that approximately 200 patients in the United States and 900-1,000 patients in Europe live with SPIGFD. Increlex® is the only treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or European Medicines Agency (EMA) for SPIGFD. Increlex® is now available in the United States exclusively through AnovoRx, a specialty pharmacy dedicated to serving patients with rare and chronic conditions. AnovoRx will administer the Eton Cares Program in partnership with Eton Pharmaceuticals. The program provides prescription fulfillment, insurance benefits investigation, educational support, financial assistance for qualified patients, and other services designed to help patients access treatment. Eton Cares will offer co-pay assistance to allow for $0 co-pays for qualifying patients. Outside the U.S., Ipsen will continue distributing Increlex® during a six-month transition period, after which Eton will take over commercialization. The transaction was financed by Eton’s cash on hand and an expansion of the Company’s existing credit facility with SWK Holdings. Clinicians seeking to prescribe Increlex® can e-prescribe by selecting AnovoRx #5 or fax in a patient referral form to 855-831-2039. Additional product details can be found on the product website, https://www.increlex.com/en-us. Eton is an innovative pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing treatments for rare diseases. The Company currently has six commercial rare disease products: INCRELEX®, ALKINDI SPRINKLE®, PKU GOLIKE®, Carglumic Acid, Betaine Anhydrous, and Nitisinone. The Company has three additional product candidates in late-stage development: ET-400, ET-600, and ZENEO® hydrocortisone autoinjector. For more information, please visit our website at www.etonpharma.com. The content above comes from the network. if any infringement, please contact us to modify.