Teva Announces Exclusive Launch of Two Strengths of a Generic Version of Solodyn® in the United States

JERUSALEM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2018-- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) today announced the exclusive launch of two strengths of a generic version of Solodyn®1 (minocycline HCl) Extended Release Tablets, 65 and 115 mg, in the U.S. Minocycline Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets are a tetracycline-class drug indicated to treat only inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older. “The launch of these two strengths of our generic version of Solodyn® brings an effective, affordable treatment option to patients who are managing this condition, and marks our ninth generic medicine in the tetracycline category,”2 said Brendan O’Grady, Executive Vice President and Head of North America Commercial at Teva. With nearly 600 generic medicines available, Teva has the largest portfolio of FDA-approved generic products on the market and holds the leading position in first-to-file opportunities, with over 100 pending first-to-files in the U.S. Currently, one in seven generic prescriptions dispensed in the U.S. is filled with a Teva generic product. Solodyn® Extended Release Tablets, 65 and 115 mg, had annual sales of approximately $148 million in the U.S., according to IMS data as of December 2017. About Minocycline Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets Minocycline Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets are indicated to treat only inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older. Limitations of Use: Minocycline Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets did not demonstrate any effect on non-inflammatory acne lesions. Safety of Minocycline Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets has not been established beyond 12 weeks of use. This formulation of minocycline has not been evaluated in the treatment of infections. To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria as well as to maintain the effectiveness of other antibacterial drugs, Minocycline Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets should be used only as indicated. Important Safety Information Minocycline Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets are contraindicated in persons who have shown hypersensitivity to any of the tetracyclines. MINOCYCLINE, LIKE OTHER TETRACYCLINE-CLASS DRUGS, CAN CAUSE FETAL HARM WHEN ADMINISTERED TO A PREGNANT WOMAN. IF ANY TETRACYCLINE IS USED DURING PREGNANCY OR IF THE PATIENT BECOMES PREGNANT WHILE TAKING THESE DRUGS, THE PATIENT SHOULD BE APPRISED OF THE POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE FETUS. Minocycline Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets should not be used during pregnancy or by individuals of either gender who are attempting to conceive a child. TETRACYCLINE-CLASS DRUGS SHOULD NOT BE USED DURING TOOTH DEVELOPMENT (LAST HALF OF PREGNANCY AND UP TO 8 YEARS OF AGE) AS THEY MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DISCOLORATION OF THE TEETH. Other serious adverse reactions reported with minocycline use or associated with the use of tetracycline-class drugs include pseudomembranous colitis; hepatotoxicity; excessive systemic accumulation of drug and possible liver toxicity in patients with renal impairment; central nervous system effects, including light-headedness, dizziness or vertigo; pseudotumor cerebri (benign intracranial hypertension); autoimmune syndromes; photosensitivity; anaphylaxis, serious skin reactions (e.g., Stevens Johnson syndrome), erythema multiforme, and drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome; tissue hyperpigmentation; development of drug-resistant bacteria; and superinfection. In clinical trials, the most commonly observed adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 5%) were headache, fatigue, dizziness, and pruritus. For more information, please see accompanying Full Prescribing Information. About Teva Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) is a leading global pharmaceutical company that delivers high-quality, patient-centric healthcare solutions used by millions of patients every day. Headquartered in Israel, Teva is the world’s largest generic medicines producer, leveraging its portfolio of more than 1,800 molecules to produce a wide range of generic products in nearly every therapeutic area. In specialty medicines, Teva has a world-leading position in innovative treatments for disorders of the central nervous system, including pain, as well as a strong portfolio of respiratory products. Teva integrates its generics and specialty capabilities in its global research and development division to create new ways of addressing unmet patient needs by combining drug development capabilities with devices, services and technologies. Teva's net revenues in 2017 were $22.4 billion. For more information, visit www.tevapharm.com. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding the launch and potential benefits of Teva's generic version of Solodyn®, which are based on management’s current beliefs and expectations and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that could cause our future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from that expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include risks relating to: commercial success of Teva's generic version of minocycline hydrochloride extended-release tablets, including due to a potential launch of an Authorized Generic version; our generics medicines business, including: that we are substantially more dependent on this business, with its significant attendant risks, following our acquisition of Allergan plc’s worldwide generic pharmaceuticals business (“Actavis Generics”); our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition (and any delay in realizing those benefits) or difficulties in integrating Actavis Generics; the increase in the number of competitors targeting generic opportunities and seeking U.S. market exclusivity for generic versions of significant products; price erosion relating to our generic products, both from competing products and as a result of increased governmental pricing pressures; and our ability to take advantage of high-value biosimilar opportunities; our business and operations in general, including: uncertainties relating to the potential benefits and success of our new organizational structure and recent senior management changes; the potential success and our ability to effectively execute a restructuring plan; our ability to develop and commercialize additional pharmaceutical products; manufacturing or quality control problems, which may damage our reputation for quality production and require costly remediation; interruptions in our supply chain; disruptions of our or third party information technology systems or breaches of our data security; the failure to recruit or retain key personnel; the restructuring of our manufacturing network, including potential related labor unrest; the impact of continuing consolidation of our distributors and customers; variations in patent laws that may adversely affect our ability to manufacture our products; adverse effects of political or economic instability, major hostilities or terrorism on our significant worldwide operations; and our ability to successfully bid for suitable acquisition targets or licensing opportunities, or to consummate and integrate acquisitions; and compliance, regulatory and litigation matters, including: costs and delays resulting from the extensive governmental regulation to which we are subject; the effects of reforms in healthcare regulation and reductions in pharmaceutical pricing, reimbursement and coverage; potential additional adverse consequences following our resolution with the U.S. government of our FCPA investigation; governmental investigations into sales and marketing practices; potential liability for sales of generic products prior to a final resolution of outstanding patent litigation; product liability claims; increased government scrutiny of our patent settlement agreements; failure to comply with complex Medicare and Medicaid reporting and payment obligations; and environmental risks. and other factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2016 (“Annual Report”) and in our other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). 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This discussion is provided as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 1 Solodyn® is a registered trademark of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. 2 https://www.tevagenerics.com/products/product-search-results?TherapeuticCategory=Tetracyclines View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180220006096/en/ Source: Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. IR Contacts: United States Kevin C. Mannix, (215) 591-8912 Ran Meir, (215) 591-3033 or Israel Tomer Amitai, 972 (3) 926-7656 or PR Contacts: Israel Iris Beck Codner, 972 (3) 926-7208 or United States Elizabeth DeLuca, (267) 468-4329 View All News Quick links Quarterly Results Events and Presentations Shareholder Meetings ESG Debt Securities SEC Filings Investor FAQ Email alerts To opt-in for investor email alerts, please enter your email address in the field below and select at least one alert option. 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