If approved, FYLREVY® would be the
first Menopausal Hormone Therapy containing E4 on the U.S. market. In March
2026, FYLREVY® was already granted a marketing authorization by the
European Commission for all member states of the European Economic Area as HRT
for oestrogen deficiency symptoms in non-hysterectomised postmenopausal
women with at least 12 months since last menses (FYLREVY®
14.2 mg and 18.9 mg) and as HRT for oestrogen deficiency symptoms in
hysterectomized postmenopausal women (FYLREVY® 18.9 mg). To date,
FYLREVY® is commercialized in Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia,
Finland and Sweden.
Dr. Péter Turek,
Head of Women’s Healthcare Business Unit at Richter, commented: “We are very
pleased to have received filing acceptance in the U.S., the world's largest
pharmaceutical market, for our latest innovation in menopause. Despite the
significant burden that postmenopausal symptoms place on millions of women,
therapeutic progress in this field has remained limited. This milestone
reflects Richter's long-standing commitment to innovation and to address this
significant unmet medical need. We continue to explore the best path to bring
this therapy to patients in the U.S., as part of our broader ambition to
advance women's health worldwide.”
About FYLREVY®
The orally
administered Estetrol-based oestrogen therapy FYLREVY® is designed to treat the broad spectrum of oestrogen
deficiency symptoms in postmenopausal women, including VMS. Estetrol (“E4")
is a native and selective oestrogen produced by the foetal liver during
pregnancy and is synthesized from plant sources for pharmaceutical purposes.
Preclinical and clinical data for E4 points to a tissue-specific activity and a
more selective pharmacological profile compared to other oestrogens, including
a low impact on the liver, hemostasis balance and breast cell proliferation.
The efficacy and safety of E4 in alleviating VMS was evaluated in two
independent, confirmatory, pivotal phase 3 studies (E4COMFORT I and E4COMFORT
II) having enrolled a total of 2576 postmenopausal women in Europe, Russia,
United States of America (USA), Canada and Latin America. In addition to its
authorization in over 50 countries worldwide as the oestrogen component of a
combined oral contraceptive with drospirerone (marketed as DROVELIS®
in EU and NEXTSTELLIS ® in the U.S.), E4 is now further expanding
its therapeutic reach in the menopause field.
About Menopause
Menopause is a natural biological process marking the end of a woman's
reproductive years, typically occurring between 45 and 55 years old. It is
characterized by the cessation of menstruation due to decreased production of oestrogens
and progesterone by the ovaries.
The most frequently reported symptoms include vasomotor symptoms (VMS,
which include hot flushes and night sweats), vulvo-vaginal atrophy (VVA), sleep
disturbances, impaired bone health, physical changes (amongst which
musculoskeletal symptoms, weight gain, thinning hair and dry skin), mood
changes (including increased irritability, anxiety and depression), urinary
incontinence, and cognitive changes.
VMS are among the most common and bothersome menopausal complaints, and one
of the main reasons why women may seek medical care for the menopause. Hot
flushes are characterized by sudden sensations of heat in the upper body, that
last for 2 to 4 minutes and repeat multiple times each day. Up to 80% of
menopausal women suffer from VMS, which have a mean duration of 7 to 9 years.
About Richter
Richter aspires to be a
global innovator in some key scientific fields, while dedicated to making
medicines more accessible worldwide. Founded in 1901, headquartered in Hungary,
with a market capitalization of EUR 4.8bn and sales of EUR 2.3bn in 2025, it
operates Central Europe's largest R&D hub. Its research drives
breakthroughs in Neuropsychiatry and Women's Healthcare, while Biotechnology
and General Medicines strengthen its affordable treatment portfolio. Committed
to sustainable growth, Richter invests in R&D, manufacturing excellence,
and digitalization to advance medical innovation. Learn more at www.gedeonrichter.com
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