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CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shorla Oncology (‘Shorla’), a U.S.-Ireland specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for 100 mg/10mL multi-dose vial of TEPYLUTE, a ready-to-dilute formulation of thiotepa to treat breast and ovarian cancer, that eliminates the need for reconstitution and may reduce preparation time and errors offering more scheduling flexibility for their patients. Shorla Oncology Announces FDA Approval of TEPYLUTE® 100mg, First and Only Ready-to-Dilute Multi-Dose Vial of Thiotepa to Treat Breast and Ovarian Cancer and Commercial Launch of TEPYLUTE 15mg and 100mg Vials in the U.S. “We are pleased to offer another viable treatment option for patients with breast and ovarian cancer,” said Sharon Cunningham, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Shorla Oncology. “Once opened, our 100mg vial of TEPYLUTE is stable for 14 days when properly stored, giving providers the flexibility they need when preparing and administering this very important treatment. TEPYLUTE is a ready to dilute formulation of a well-established, standard of care oncology drug thiotepa that has been manufactured as freeze-dried powder since the 1950s. “This is a huge win for providers because TEPYLUTE avoids the need for complicated and time-consuming reconstitution,” said Orlaith Ryan, Chief Technical Officer and Co-Founder of Shorla Oncology. We are excited to bring TEPYLUTE to the US Market. It provides consistent dosing accuracy and allows for “just in time” preparation, which benefits everyone, especially patients.” said Rayna Herman, Chief Commercial Officer, Shorla Oncology. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 300,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S in 2025.2 About 20,890 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the U.S. in 2025.3 About Shorla Oncology Shorla Oncology is a privately- held, U.S. and Ireland- based commercial stage specialty pharmaceutical company established by Sharon Cunningham and Orlaith Ryan. The company has an advanced pipeline of innovative oncology drugs for orphan and pediatric cancers. Shorla is focused on indications where existing treatments are limited, in shortage or the drug applications are inadequate for the target population. The company’s growing portfolio brings accessible, affordable and life-saving treatments to patients, delivering a major contribution to patient care. Shorla currently markets three products, Nelarabine for the treatment of T-cell leukemia, JYLAMVO™ for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other indications and IMKELDI for the treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs) and other indications. For further information, please visit www.shorlaoncology.com. TEPYLUTE® (thiotepa) Injection for Intravenous Use INDICATION TEPYLUTE is an alkylating drug indicated for the treatment of adenocarcinoma of the breast or ovary. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: SEVERE MYELOSUPPRESSION and CARCINOGENICITY • TEPYLUTE may cause severe marrow suppression, and high doses may cause marrow ablation with resulting infection or bleeding. Monitor hematologic laboratory parameters. • TEPYLUTE should be considered potentially carcinogenic in humans. CONTRAINDICATIONS TEPYLUTE is contraindicated in patients with severe hypersensitivity to thiotepa and in concomitant use with live or attenuated vaccines. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Myelosuppression : For patients receiving TEPYLUTE for treatment of adenocarcinoma of the breast or adenocarcinoma of the ovary, if the bone marrow has been compromised by prior irradiation or chemotherapy, or is recovering from chemotherapy, the risk of severe myelosuppression with TEPYLUTE may be increased. Perform periodic complete blood counts during the course of treatment with TEPYLUTE. Provide supportive care for infections, bleeding, and symptomatic anemia. Inform patients of the possibility of developing low blood cell counts and the need for hematopoietic progenitor cell infusion. Instruct patients to immediately report to their healthcare provider if bleeding or fever occurs. Hypersensitivity: Clinically significant hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, have occurred following administration of thiotepa. If anaphylactic or other clinically significant allergic reaction occurs, discontinue treatment with TEPYLUTE, initiate appropriate therapy, and monitor until signs and symptoms resolve. Counsel patients on the signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity and to seek immediate emergency assistance if they develop any of these signs and symptoms. Cutaneous Toxicity: TEPYLUTE and/or its active metabolites may be excreted in part via skin in patients receiving high-dose therapy. Treatment with TEPYLUTE may cause skin discoloration, pruritus, blistering, desquamation, and peeling that may be more severe in the groin, axillae, skin folds, in the neck area, and under dressings. Instruct patients to shower or bathe with water at least twice daily through 48 hours after administration of TEPYLUTE. Change the occlusive dressing and clean the covered skin at least twice daily through 48 hours after administration of TEPYLUTE. Change bed sheets daily during treatment. Skin reactions associated with accidental exposure to TEPYLUTE may occur. Wash the skin thoroughly with soap and water in case the TEPYLUTE solution contacts the skin. Flush mucous membranes in case of TEPYLUTE contact with mucous membranes. Concomitant Use of Live and Attenuated Vaccines: Do not administer live or attenuated viral or bacterial vaccines to a patient treated with TEPYLUTE until the immunosuppressive effects have resolved. Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease: Monitor by physical examination, serum transaminases, and bilirubin, and provide supportive care to patients who develop hepatic veno-occlusive disease. Central Nervous System Toxicity: Fatal encephalopathy has occurred in patients treated with high doses of thiotepa. Other central nervous system toxicities, such as headache, apathy, psychomotor retardation, disorientation, confusion, amnesia, hallucinations, drowsiness, somnolence, seizures, coma, inappropriate behavior, and forgetfulness have been reported to occur in a dose-dependent manner during or shortly after administration of high-dose thiotepa. Do not exceed the recommended dose of TEPYLUTE. If severe or life-threatening central nervous system toxicity occurs, discontinue administration of TEPYLUTE and provide supportive care. Carcinogenicity: Like many alkylating agents, thiotepa has been reported to be carcinogenic when administered to laboratory animals. Carcinogenicity is shown most clearly in studies using mice, but there is some evidence of carcinogenicity in man. There is an increased risk of secondary malignancy with the use of TEPYLUTE. Inform patients that TEPYLUTE can increase the risk of secondary malignancy. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 400 toxicity : TEPYLUTE contains a high concentration of PEG 400. Based on findings in animals, administration of high amounts of PEG 400 may cause damage to the kidneys and liver at dosages higher than recommended. When prescribing TEPYLUTE, take into consideration the PEG 400 load from concomitant medications. Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Based on the mechanism of action and findings in animals, TEPYLUTE can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of TEPYLUTE in pregnant women. Thiotepa given by the intraperitoneal (IP) route was teratogenic in mice at doses ≥1 mg/kg (3.2 mg/m 2 ), approximately 8-fold less than the maximum recommended human therapeutic dose (0.8 mg/kg, 27 mg/m 2 ), based on body-surface area. Thiotepa given by the IP route was teratogenic in rats at doses ≥3 mg/kg (21 mg/m 2 ), approximately equal to the maximum recommended human therapeutic dose, based on body-surface area. Thiotepa was lethal to rabbit fetuses at a dose of 3 mg/kg (41 mg/m 2 ), approximately two times the maximum recommended human therapeutic dose based on body-surface area. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to the fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use highly effective contraception during TEPYLUTE treatment and for 6 months after therapy/the last dose. Advise females of reproductive potential to inform their healthcare provider if they are pregnant or become pregnant. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during TEPYLUTE treatment and for 1 year after therapy/the last dose. ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions (incidence greater than 10%) are neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, elevated alanine aminotransferase, elevated aspartate aminotransferase (AST), elevated bilirubin, mucositis, cytomegalovirus infection, hemorrhage, diarrhea, hematuria, and rash. The clinically significant adverse reactions include myelosuppression, infection, hypersensitivity, cutaneous toxicity, hepatic veno-occlusive disease, central nervous system toxicity, and carcinogenicity. DRUG INTERACTIONS Effect of Cytochrome CYP3A Inhibitors and Inducers: In vitro studies suggest that thiotepa is metabolized by CYP3A4 and CYP2B6 to its active metabolite triethylene phosphoramide (TEPA). Avoid coadministration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., itraconazole, clarithromycin, ritonavir) and strong CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin, phenytoin) with thiotepa due to the potential effects on efficacy and toxicity. Consider alternative medications with no or minimal potential to inhibit or induce CYP3A4. If concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 modulators cannot be avoided, closely monitor for adverse drug reactions. Effect of TEPYLUTE on Cytochrome CYP2B6 Substrates: In vitro studies suggest that thiotepa inhibits CYP2B6. Thiotepa may increase the exposure of drugs that are substrates of CYP2B6 in patients; however, the clinical relevance of this in vitro interaction is unknown. The administration of thiotepa with cyclophosphamide in patients reduces the conversion of cyclophosphamide to the active metabolite, 4‑hydroxycyclophosphamide; the effect appears sequence-dependent with a greater reduction in the conversion to 4-hydroxycyclophosphamide when thiotepa is administered 1.5 hours before the intravenous administration of cyclophosphamide compared to administration of thiotepa after intravenous cyclophosphamide. The reduction in 4-hydroxycyclophosphamide levels may potentially reduce the efficacy of cyclophosphamide treatment. USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy: TEPYLUTE can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman based on findings from animals and the drug’s mechanism of action. Limited available data on thiotepa use in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk of major birth defects and miscarriage. In animal reproduction studies, administration of thiotepa to pregnant mice and rats during organogenesis produced teratogenic effects (neural tube defects and malformations of the skeletal system of the fetus) at doses approximately 0.125 and 1 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human daily dose on a mg/m2 basis. Thiotepa was lethal to rabbit fetuses at approximately 2 times the maximum recommended human therapeutic dose based on body-surface area. Consider the benefits and risks of TEPYLUTE for the mother and possible risks to the fetus when prescribing TEPYLUTE to a pregnant woman. Lactation: There is no information regarding the presence of thiotepa in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions, including the potential for tumorigenicity shown for thiotepa in animal studies, advise patients not to breastfeed during TEPYLUTE treatment and for 1 week after therapy/the last dose. Females and Males of Reproductive Potential: TEPYLUTE can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Pregnancy Testing - Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential before initiating TEPYLUTE therapy. Contraception for Females - Advise females of reproductive potential to avoid pregnancy during TEPYLUTE treatment and for 6 months after therapy/the last dose. Advise females to immediately report pregnancy. Contraception for Males - TEPYLUTE may damage spermatozoa and testicular tissue, resulting in possible genetic abnormalities. Males with female sexual partners of reproductive potential should use effective contraception during TEPYLUTE treatment and for 1 year after therapy/the last dose. Infertility - Based on nonclinical findings, male and female fertility may be compromised by treatment with TEPYLUTE. Advise patients that TEPYLUTE can produce infertility. Inform male patients about the possibility of sperm conservation before the start of therapy. Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness of TEPYLUTE in neonates have not been established. Safety and effectiveness of TEPYLUTE for the treatment of adenocarcinoma of the breast and adenocarcinoma of the ovary in pediatric patients have not been established. Geriatric Use: Clinical studies of thiotepa for treatment of adenocarcinoma of the breast and adenocarcinoma of the ovary did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 years and over to determine whether elderly subjects respond differently from younger subjects, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreasing hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. Renal Impairment: In patients with moderate (creatinine clearance [CLcr] of 30 mL/min to 59 mL/min) renal impairment, decreased renal excretion may result in increased plasma levels of thiotepa and TEPA. This may result in increased toxicity. Monitor patients with moderate to severe (CLcr <30 mL/min) renal impairment for signs and symptoms of toxicity following treatment with TEPYLUTE for an extended period of time. Hepatic Impairment: Thiotepa is extensively metabolized in the liver. Patients with moderate (bilirubin levels greater than 1.5 times to 3 times the upper limit of normal and any AST) hepatic impairment may have increased plasma levels of thiotepa. This may result in toxicity. Monitor patients with moderate to severe (bilirubin levels greater than 3 times the upper limit of normal and any AST) hepatic impairment for signs and symptoms of toxicity following treatment with TEPYLUTE for an extended period of time. To report suspected adverse reactions, contact Shorla Oncology at 1-844-668-3940 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. For Print: Please see the accompanying full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning. For Digital: Please click here for full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning. All trademarks are the property of Shorla Oncology. ©SHORLA ONCOLOGY® 2025. PRO-TEP-1377-v1 04/2025

CHATHAM, N.J., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: TNXP) (Tonix or the Company), a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company with marketed products and a pipeline of development candidates, today announced that the Company will deliver an oral presentation and lead a panel discussion at the World Vaccine Congress Washington 2025, which will be held in Washington, D.C., April 22-24, 2025. A copy of the Company’s presentation will be available under the Scientific Presentations tab of the Tonix website at www.tonixpharma.com following the conference. Additional meeting information can be found on the World Vaccine Congress website here. Presentation Details Presenter:Farooq Nasar, PhD, Senior Principal Investigator, Research and Development Center, Tonix PharmaceuticalsSession:Emerging & Re-emerging DiseasesTitle:A Novel Single-Dose, Attenuated Live, Minimally Replicative Mpox VaccineLocation:Room 202BDate:Wednesday, April 23, 2025Time:10:10 a.m. Panel Details Moderator:Zeil Rosenberg, M.D., M.P.H., Executive Vice President, Medical, Tonix PharmaceuticalsSession:Emerging & Re-emerging DiseasesTitle:Mpox and Smallpox Threats: Vaccine Development and Biosecurity PolicyLocation:Room 202BDate:Wednesday, April 23, 2025Time:3:25 p.m. Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp.* Tonix is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming therapies for pain management and vaccines for public health challenges. Tonix’s development portfolio is focused on central nervous system (CNS) disorders. Tonix’s priority is to advance TNX-102 SL, a product candidate for the management of fibromyalgia, for which an NDA was submitted based on two statistically significant Phase 3 studies for the management of fibromyalgia and for which a PDUFA (Prescription Drug User Fee act) goal date of August 15, 2025 has been assigned for a decision on marketing authorization. The FDA has also granted Fast Track designation to TNX-102 SL for the management of fibromyalgia. TNX-102 SL is also being developed to treat acute stress reaction and acute stress disorder under a Physician-Initiated IND at the University of North Carolina in the OASIS study funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Tonix’s CNS portfolio includes TNX-1300 (cocaine esterase), a biologic in Phase 2 development designed to treat cocaine intoxication that has FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation, and its development is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Tonix’s immunology development portfolio consists of biologics to address organ transplant rejection, autoimmunity and cancer, including TNX-1500, which is an Fc-modified humanized monoclonal antibody targeting CD40-ligand (CD40L or CD154) being developed for the prevention of allograft rejection and for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. Tonix’s infectious disease portfolio includes TNX-801, a vaccine in development for mpox and smallpox, as well as TNX-4200 for which Tonix has a contract with the U.S. DoD’s Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) for up to $34 million over five years. TNX-4200 is a small molecule broad-spectrum antiviral agent targeting CD45 for the prevention or treatment of infections to improve the medical readiness of military personnel in biological threat environments. Tonix owns and operates a state-of-the art infectious disease research facility in Frederick, Md. Tonix Medicines, our commercial subsidiary, markets Zembrace® SymTouch® (sumatriptan injection) 3 mg and Tosymra® (sumatriptan nasal spray) 10 mg for the treatment of acute migraine with or without aura in adults. * Tonix’s product development candidates are investigational new drugs or biologics; their efficacy and safety have not been established and have not been approved for any indication. Zembrace SymTouch and Tosymra are registered trademarks of Tonix Medicines. All other marks are property of their respective owners. This press release and further information about Tonix can be found at www.tonixpharma.com. Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “expect,” and “intend,” among others. These forward-looking statements are based on Tonix's current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to the failure to obtain FDA clearances or approvals and noncompliance with FDA regulations; risks related to the failure to successfully market any of our products; risks related to the timing and progress of clinical development of our product candidates; our need for additional financing; uncertainties of patent protection and litigation; uncertainties of government or third party payor reimbursement; limited research and development efforts and dependence upon third parties; and substantial competition. As with any pharmaceutical under development, there are significant risks in the development, regulatory approval and commercialization of new products. Tonix does not undertake an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. Investors should read the risk factors set forth in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 18, 2025, and periodic reports filed with the SEC on or after the date thereof. All of Tonix's forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by all such risk factors and other cautionary statements. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date thereof. Investor Contact Jessica MorrisTonix Pharmaceuticalsinvestor.relations@tonixpharma.com (862) 799-8599 Peter VozzoICR Healthcarepeter.vozzo@icrhealthcare.com (443) 213-0505 Media Contact Ray Jordan Putnam Insights ray@putnaminsights.com (949) 245-5432 Indication and Usage Zembrace® SymTouch® (sumatriptan succinate) injection (Zembrace) and Tosymra® (sumatriptan) nasal spray are prescription medicines used to treat acute migraine headaches with or without aura in adults who have been diagnosed with migraine. Zembrace and Tosymra are not used to prevent migraines. It is not known if Zembrace or Tosymra are safe and effective in children under 18 years of age. Important Safety Information Zembrace and Tosymra can cause serious side effects, including heart attack and other heart problems, which may lead to death. Stop use and get emergency help if you have any signs of a heart attack: discomfort in the center of your chest that lasts for more than a few minutes or goes away and comes backsevere tightness, pain, pressure, or heaviness in your chest, throat, neck, or jawpain or discomfort in your arms, back, neck, jaw or stomachshortness of breath with or without chest discomfortbreaking out in a cold sweatnausea or vomitingfeeling lightheaded Zembrace and Tosymra are not for people with risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure or cholesterol, smoking, overweight, diabetes, family history of heart disease) unless a heart exam shows no problem. Do not use Zembrace or Tosymra if you have: history of heart problemsnarrowing of blood vessels to your legs, arms, stomach, or kidney (peripheral vascular disease)uncontrolled high blood pressurehemiplegic or basilar migraines. If you are not sure if you have these, ask your provider.had a stroke, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), or problems with blood circulationsevere liver problemstaken any of the following medicines in the last 24 hours: almotriptan, eletriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, ergotamines, or dihydroergotamine. Ask your provider for a list of these medicines if you are not sure.are taking certain antidepressants, known as monoamine oxidase (MAO)-A inhibitors or it has been 2 weeks or less since you stopped taking a MAO-A inhibitor. Ask your provider for a list of these medicines if you are not sure.an allergy to sumatriptan or any of the components of Zembrace or Tosymra Tell your provider about all of your medical conditions and medicines you take, including vitamins and supplements. Zembrace and Tosymra can cause dizziness, weakness, or drowsiness. If so, do not drive a car, use machinery, or do anything where you need to be alert. Zembrace and Tosymra may cause serious side effects including: changes in color or sensation in your fingers and toessudden or severe stomach pain, stomach pain after meals, weight loss, nausea or vomiting, constipation or diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, fevercramping and pain in your legs or hips; feeling of heaviness or tightness in your leg muscles; burning or aching pain in your feet or toes while resting; numbness, tingling, or weakness in your legs; cold feeling or color changes in one or both legs or feetincreased blood pressure including a sudden severe increase even if you have no history of high blood pressuremedication overuse headaches from using migraine medicine for 10 or more days each month. If your headaches get worse, call your provider.serotonin syndrome, a rare but serious problem that can happen in people using Zembrace or Tosymra, especially when used with anti-depressant medicines called SSRIs or SNRIs. Call your provider right away if you have: mental changes such as seeing things that are not there (hallucinations), agitation, or coma; fast heartbeat; changes in blood pressure; high body temperature; tight muscles; or trouble walking.hives (itchy bumps); swelling of your tongue, mouth, or throatseizures even in people who have never had seizures before The most common side effects of Zembrace and Tosymra include: pain and redness at injection site (Zembrace only); tingling or numbness in your fingers or toes; dizziness; warm, hot, burning feeling to your face (flushing); discomfort or stiffness in your neck; feeling weak, drowsy, or tired; application site (nasal) reactions (Tosymra only) and throat irritation (Tosymra only). Tell your provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of Zembrace and Tosymra. For more information, ask your provider. This is the most important information to know about Zembrace and Tosymra but is not comprehensive. For more information, talk to your provider and read the Patient Information and Instructions for Use. You can also visit https://www.tonixpharma.com or call 1-888-869-7633. You are encouraged to report adverse effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

PRINCETON, N.J., April 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Luye Pharma Group today announced that ERZOFRI® (paliperidone palmitate) extended-release injectable suspension is now available for commercial sale in the U.S. for the treatment of adults with schizophrenia and as a monotherapy or adjunct therapy for the treatment of adults with schizoaffective disorder. ERZOFRI, administered once a month, delivers the active ingredient, paliperidone, through a long-acting, extended-release delivery system. It simplifies treatment by enabling single-dose initiation due to its unique 351 mg initiation dose. The currently prescribed monthly paliperidone palmitate long-acting injectable (LAI) requires two initiation doses, on Day 1 and Day 8. ERZOFRI may cause serious side effects, including: Increased risk of death in elderly people with dementia-related psychosis. ERZOFRI increases the risk of death in elderly people who have lost touch with reality (psychosis) due to confusion and memory loss (dementia). ERZOFRI is not for the treatment of people with dementia-related psychosis. The most common side effects of ERZOFRI include injection site reactions, sleepiness or drowsiness, dizziness, feeling restless or like you need to move, and abnormal muscle movements including tremor (shaking), shuffling, uncontrolled involuntary movements, and abnormal movements of your eyes. Both schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder are severe, chronic psychiatric disorders characterized by recurrent relapses[1]. Non-adherence to medication is a major challenge in patients with such conditions. Failure of follow-up care after discharge significantly increases patients' non-adherence to prescribed medications, relapse and rehospitalization[2]. LAI antipsychotics, with a reduced dosage frequency compared to oral antipsychotics, effectively improve medication adherence and reduce the risk of healthcare providers not knowing if their patients fail to follow the prescribed dosage regimen[3]. ERZOFRI's approval by the FDA is based on the results of an open-label, randomized, multiple-dose, parallel-group study evaluating its pharmacokinetic (PK) profile and relative bioavailability at steady state versus an established paliperidone palmitate LAI drug for reference. The study demonstrated the bioequivalence of ERZOFRI to the listed drug at steady state (treatment day 8) without the need for a second initiation injection. Comparable total drug exposure and a safety profile consistent with the listed drug were established. In addition to the unique 351 mg/2.25mL initiation dose, ERZOFRI is available in single-use kits in the following strengths: 39 mg/0.25mL, 78 mg/0.5 mL, 117 mg/0.75 mL, 156 mg/mL, and 234 mg/1.5 mL. "This newly approved long-acting injectable antipsychotic for the management of schizophrenia can help address treatment initiation complexities and provides an exciting alternative to help patients reach their treatment goals." said Christoph U Correll, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, New York, USA. Rongbing Yang, President of Luye Pharma Group, added: "Medication adherence and discontinuation present a major challenge in the treatment of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Using LAIs is effective in increasing medication adherence. ERZOFRI, with its simplified dosage regimen eliminating the need for a second dose when initiating treatment is expected to increase treatment adherence in the initial stage. Its commercial launch in the U.S. marks a major milestone in our commitment to addressing the unmet medical needs of patients in the U.S. The central nervous system is a key therapeutic area of focus for Luye Pharma, and we are committed to providing innovative therapies to combat mental disorders and expand treatment options." ERZOFRI® (paliperidone palmitate) extended-release injectable suspension INDICATIONS What is ERZOFRI® (paliperidone palmitate)? ERZOFRI is a prescription medicine given by injection by a healthcare provider and used to treat: schizophrenia in adults schizoaffective disorder in adults either alone or with other medicines such as mood stabilizers or antidepressants It is not known if ERZOFRI is safe and effective in children. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR ERZOFRI (paliperidone palmitate) ERZOFRI may cause serious side effects, including: Increased risk of death in elderly people with dementia-related psychosis. ERZOFRI increases the risk of death in elderly people who have lost touch with reality (psychosis) due to confusion and memory loss (dementia). ERZOFRI is not for the treatment of people with dementia-related psychosis. Do not receive ERZOFRI if you are allergic to paliperidone, risperidone, or any of the ingredients in ERZOFRI. What are the possible serious side effects of ERZOFRI? Cardiovascular problems (including stroke) in elderly people with dementia-related psychosis that can lead to death. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) a serious condition that can lead to death. Call your healthcare provider right away or go to your nearest emergency room right away if you get any of the following signs or symptoms: high fever stiff muscles confusion sweating changes in your breathing, pulse, heart rate, or blood pressure Problems with your heartbeat. These heart problems can cause death. Call your healthcare provider right away if you get any of these symptoms: passing out or feeling like you will pass out dizziness feeling as if your heart is pounding or missing beats Uncontrolled body movements (tardive dyskinesia). ERZOFRI may cause movements that you cannot control in your face, tongue, or other body parts. Tardive dyskinesia may not go away, even if you stop taking ERZOFRI. Tardive dyskinesia may also start after you stop taking ERZOFRI. Problems with your metabolism such as: High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and diabetes. Increases in blood sugar can happen in some people who are treated with ERZOFRI. Extremely high blood sugar can lead to coma or death. If you have diabetes or risk factors for diabetes such as being overweight, or a family history of diabetes, your healthcare provider should check your blood sugar before you start treatment and during your treatment with ERZOFRI. Call your healthcare provider if you get any of these symptoms of high blood sugar during treatment with ERZOFRI: feel very thirsty feel very hungry feel sick to your stomach need to urinate more than usual feel weak or tired feel confused, or your breath smells fruity Increased fat levels (cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood). Your healthcare provider may check your cholesterol and triglyceride levels during treatment with ERZOFRI. Weight gain. You and your healthcare provider should check your weight regularly during treatment with ERZOFRI. Decreased blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension) and fainting. You may feel lightheaded or faint when you rise too quickly from a sitting or lying position. Falls. ERZOFRI may make you sleepy or dizzy, may cause a decrease in your blood pressure when changing position (orthostatic hypotension), and can slow your thinking and motor skills which may lead to falls that can cause fractures or other injuries. Low white blood cell counts. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests during treatment with ERZOFRI. Increased prolactin levels in your blood (hyperprolactinemia). ERZOFRI may cause a rise in the blood levels of a hormone called prolactin that may cause side effects including missed menstrual periods, a reversible reduction in fertility in females who are able to become pregnant, leakage of milk from the breasts, development of breasts in men, or problems with erection. Sleepiness, drowsiness feeling tired, difficulty thinking and doing normal activities. Seizures (convulsions). Difficulty swallowing that can cause food or liquid to get into your lungs. Prolonged or painful erection lasting more than 4 hours (priapism). Call your healthcare provider or go to your nearest emergency room right away if you have an erection that lasts more than 4 hours. Problems with control of your body temperature so that you feel too warm. Before taking ERZOFRI, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions including if you: have never taken paliperidone or risperidone before have had neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) have or had heart problems, including heart attack, heart failure, abnormal heart rhythm, or long QT syndrome have or had low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood have or had uncontrolled movements of your tongue, face, mouth or jaw (tardive dyskinesia) have or had kidney or liver problems have or had high blood sugar, diabetes or have a family history of diabetes have or had high levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, or triglycerides, or low levels of HDL cholesterol have Parkinson's disease or a type of dementia called Lewy Body Dementia have or had problems with dizziness or fainting or are being treated for high blood pressure have or had a low white blood cell count have or had seizures or epilepsy are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if ERZOFRI will harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant during treatment with ERZOFRI, talk to your healthcare provider about registering with the National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics. You can register by calling 1-866-961-2388 or visit . Babies born to women who are treated with ERZOFRI during their third trimester of pregnancy may experience symptoms such as tremors, irritability, excessive sleepiness, eye twitching, muscle spasms, decreased appetite, difficulty breathing, or abnormal movement of arms and legs. Let your healthcare provider know if these symptoms occur. are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. ERZOFRI can pass into your breastmilk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you receive ERZOFRI. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. ERZOFRI and certain other medicines may affect each other causing possible serious side effects or affect the way each other works. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show to your healthcare provider or pharmacist when you get a new medicine. The most common side effects of ERZOFRI include: injection site reactions sleepiness or drowsiness dizziness feeling restless or like you need to move abnormal muscle movements including tremor (shaking), shuffling, uncontrolled involuntary movements, and abnormal movements of your eyes Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. These are not all of the possible side effects of ERZOFRI. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at or call 1-800- FDA-1088. About Luye Pharma Group Luye Pharma Group is an international pharmaceutical company dedicated to the R&D, manufacturing and sale of innovative medications. The company has established R&D centers in China, the U.S. and Europe, with a robust pipeline of over 20 drug candidates in China and more than 10 drug candidates in other international markets. Luye Pharma maintains high-level international standards in novel drug delivery technologies including microspheres, liposomes, and transdermal drug delivery systems. The company has achieved multiple innovations in new chemical entities and antibodies, and is also actively making strategic developments in the fields of cell therapies and gene therapies. Luye Pharma is developing a global supply chain of 8 manufacturing sites built up around the world, with GMP quality management and control systems established in line with international standards. With more than 30 products covering the central nervous system, oncology, cardiovascular, metabolism and other therapeutic areas, business is conducted in over 80 countries and regions around the world, including the largest pharmaceutical markets -- China, the U.S., Europe and Japan, as well as in fast-growing emerging markets. SOURCE Luye Pharma Group WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED