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Australian Company Reports Progress In Development Of Testosterone Lotion For Men

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Acrux Limited (ASX, ACR), the Australian pharmaceutical company which specialises in administering drugs through the skin, today announced positive results from two more clinical studies of its Testosterone MD-Lotion treatment for testosterone deficiency in men, which is associated with a number of symptoms including lethargy, depression and reduced libido. Both studies were conducted at the Centre for Clinical Studies, Melbourne, with Professor Susan Davis supervising as Principal Investigator.

The studies compared blood levels of testosterone in healthy volunteers. The aim of the first study was to compare two different formulations of Testosterone MD Lotion, and the aim of the second study was to compare two different application sites.The results of the first study showed that both formulations provided similar blood levels, providing options for continued development of either formulation. In the second study, there was a significant difference in absorption between the two different application sites, providing important information for the design of the remaining clinical studies in men.In both studies, the lotion was well tolerated, with no application site reactions noted, and no serious adverse events recorded. Acrux’s development of Testosterone MD Lotion is continuing, with further studies to commence shortly to confirm the doses required to maintain testosterone blood levels in the target range for effective treatment.Acrux CEO and Managing Director, Dr Igor Gonda said: “We believe our fast drying, no-touch metered dose lotion has significant competitive advantage over the existing products in this growing market. The remaining trials suit our expertise and require moderate investment, so in line with our financial plans we intend to complete them ourselves before choosing the best option for sales and marketing”.The remaining development programme:The three remaining clinical studies will involve measuring the amount of drug delivered to the bloodstream (“pharmacokinetics”), following advice from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This means that the programme is more straightforward and has lower risk and lower cost than a traditional clinical study programme. Acrux plans to complete all remaining development, using its own expertise and experience in pharmacokinetic studies. A New Drug Application is targeted for mid-2008 to obtain FDA approval to market the product in the USA. The next clinical study will commence later this year. This study will assess testosterone blood levels in male volunteers after multiple doses of Testosterone MD-Lotion, with completion of the study planned for early 2006.(Source: Research Australia: September 2005.)


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Posted On: 17 September, 2005
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