Harrow (Nasdaq: HROW), a leading North American eyecare
pharmaceutical company, announced the relaunch of TRIESENCE®
(triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension) 40 mg/mL, a
preservative‑free synthetic corticosteroid that is approved by the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for visualization during
vitrectomy and for the treatment of ocular inflammatory conditions
that are unresponsive to topical corticosteroids.
In commenting on the announcement, Mark L. Baum, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of Harrow, said, “We are very excited to
have brought TRIESENCE back to the U.S. market, providing
ophthalmologists access to a trusted FDA-approved product that has
benefited millions of Americans. Accomplishing this required
rebuilding the entire TRIESENCE supply chain and involved a global
collaboration between Harrow and technical experts from our
partners around the world. We are grateful for this team’s
dedication and commitment, without which we would not have achieved
this success.”
In response to Harrow’s relaunch of TRIESENCE, Dr. Rishi Singh,
MD, an ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon of Cleveland
Clinic Florida, remarked, “An FDA-approved, preservative-free
corticosteroid is critical for office-based and surgical
procedures. TRIESENCE is a pharmaceutically elegant injectable
suspension that appears as a white backdrop against the back of the
retina, enabling a higher degree of visibility of the vitreous and
pathologic membranes during vitrectomy. It has long been a trusted,
indispensable resource, and its absence has left many
ophthalmologists and retina specialists without a reliable
alternative.
“The relaunch of TRIESENCE, following more than five years on
the FDA Drug Shortage List and two years of inventory depletion,
brings much-needed relief for both eyecare professionals and their
patients. During its absence, many were forced to adapt with less
ideal, off-label solutions such as modifying preserved Kenalog-40,
which posed potential risks. Now that TRIESENCE is back, we can
confidently provide safer, more effective treatment, improving
surgical outcomes and patient care.”
Dr. John W. Kitchens, MD, an ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal
surgeon with Retina Associates of Kentucky, added, “I believe every
retinal specialist in the U.S. joins me in thanking Harrow for
their extraordinary efforts in bringing TRIESENCE back to market.
Its potent anti-inflammatory properties also play a critical role
in managing severe ocular inflammatory conditions that don’t
respond to topical treatments, reducing swelling, pain, and the
risk of long-term damage. I couldn't be more excited to have this
vital tool back in my armamentarium, ensuring the best possible
care for patients.”
Billing and Ordering TRIESENCE
TRIESENCE (J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide,
preservative-free, 1 mg) is a single-use vial of 40 milligrams or
40 units based on the HCPCS descriptor.
Healthcare providers may order TRIESENCE directly through major
pharmaceutical specialty distributors, including Besse
Medical/Cencora, McKesson Medical-Surgical, and Cardinal Health.
Initial supplies of TRIESENCE will be listed under both NDC
00078-0897-78 and NDC 82667-800-01.
About Harrow
Harrow, Inc. (Nasdaq: HROW) is a leading eyecare pharmaceutical
company engaged in the discovery, development, and
commercialization of innovative ophthalmic pharmaceutical products
for the North American market. Harrow helps eyecare professionals
preserve the gift of sight by making its portfolio of prescription
and non-prescription pharmaceutical products accessible and
affordable to millions of patients each year. For more information
about Harrow, please visit harrow.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within
the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Any statements in this release that are not historical facts
may be considered such “forward-looking statements.”
Forward-looking statements are based on management's current
expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties which may
cause results to differ materially and adversely from the
statements contained herein. Some of the potential risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those
predicted include, among others, risks related to: liquidity or
results of operations; our ability to successfully implement our
business plan, develop and commercialize our products, product
candidates and proprietary formulations in a timely manner or at
all, identify and acquire additional products, manage our pharmacy
operations, service our debt, obtain financing necessary to operate
our business, recruit and retain qualified personnel, manage any
growth we may experience and successfully realize the benefits of
our previous acquisitions and any other acquisitions and
collaborative arrangements we may pursue; competition from
pharmaceutical companies, outsourcing facilities and pharmacies;
general economic and business conditions, including inflation and
supply chain challenges; regulatory and legal risks and
uncertainties related to our pharmacy operations and the pharmacy
and pharmaceutical business in general; physician interest in and
market acceptance of our current and any future formulations and
compounding pharmacies generally. These and additional risks and
uncertainties are more fully described in Harrow’s filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023,
subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filing with the
SEC. Such documents may be read free of charge on the SEC's web
site at sec.gov. Undue reliance should not be placed on
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they
are made. Except as required by law, Harrow undertakes no
obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect new
information, events, or circumstances after the date they are made,
or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
About TRIESENCE® (triamcinolone acetonide injectable
suspension) 40 mg/mL:
HIGHLIGHTS OF TRIESENCE PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
TRIESENCE suspension is a synthetic corticosteroid indicated
for:
- Treatment of the following ophthalmic diseases: sympathetic
ophthalmia, temporal arteritis, uveitis, and ocular inflammatory
conditions unresponsive to topical corticosteroids.
- Visualization during vitrectomy.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Initial recommended dose for all indications except
visualization: 4 mg (100 microliters of 40 mg/mL suspension) with
subsequent dosage as needed over the course of treatment.
- Recommended dose for visualization: 1 to 4 mg (25 to 100
microliters of 40 mg/mL suspension) administered
intravitreally.
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Single use 1 mL vial containing 40 mg/mL of triamcinolone
acetonide suspension.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Patients with systemic fungal infections.
- Hypersensitivity to triamcinolone or any component of this
product.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
- TRIESENCE suspension should not be administered
intravenously.
- Ophthalmic effects: May include cataracts, infections, and
glaucoma. Monitor intraocular pressure.
- Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression,
Cushing's syndrome and hyperglycemia: Monitor patients for these
conditions and taper doses gradually.
- Infections: Increased susceptibility to new infection and
increased risk of exacerbation, dissemination, or reactivation of
latent infection.
- Elevated blood pressure, salt and water retention, and
hypokalemia: Monitor blood pressure and sodium, potassium serum
levels.
- GI perforation: Increased risk in patients with certain GI
disorders.
- Behavioral and mood disturbances: May include euphoria,
insomnia, mood swings, personality changes, severe depression, and
psychosis.
- Decreases in bone density: Monitor bone density in patients
receiving long-term corticosteroid therapy.
- Live or live attenuated vaccines: Do not administer to patients
receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.
- Negative effects on growth and development: Monitor pediatric
patients on long-term corticosteroid therapy.
- Use in pregnancy: Fetal harm can occur with first trimester
use.
- Weight gain: May cause increased appetite.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
- Anticoagulant agents: May enhance or diminish anticoagulant
effects. Monitor coagulation indices.
- Antidiabetic agents: May increase blood glucose concentrations.
Dose adjustments of antidiabetic agents may be required.
- CYP 3A4 inducers and inhibitors: May respectively increase or
decrease clearance of corticosteroids necessitating dose
adjustment.
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including
aspirin and salicylates: Increased risk of gastrointestinal side
effects.
For complete product information about TRIESENCE, including
important safety information, please visit:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=3f045347-3e5e-4bbd-90f8-6c3100985ca5.
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