Aldeyra Therapeutics Submits New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for ADX‑2191 for the Treatment of Primary Vitreoretinal Lymphoma

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Aldeyra Therapeutics (NASDAQ: ALDX) announced the submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) for ADX-2191, a methotrexate injection for treating primary vitreoretinal lymphoma, a rare cancer with no approved therapy. This NDA is backed by safety data from the Phase 3 GUARD Trial, which showed ADX-2191 was well tolerated, with fewer adverse events compared to compounded methotrexate. The company has also requested Priority Review from the FDA to expedite the process. ADX-2191 also holds FDA Orphan Drug Designation, highlighting its potential significance in treating this condition.

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• NDA submission for ADX-2191 could make it the first approved treatment for primary vitreoretinal lymphoma.
• Phase 3 GUARD Trial showed ADX-2191 was well tolerated with no serious adverse events.
• ADX-2191 received FDA Orphan Drug Designation, enhancing its market potential.
• Request for Priority Review could expedite FDA decision timeline.

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LEXINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aldeyra Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALDX) (Aldeyra) today announced the submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ADX‑2191 (methotrexate injection, USP), an investigational drug candidate, for the treatment of primary vitreoretinal lymphoma, a rare but potentially fatal cancer with no FDA-approved therapy.

The NDA submission is supported by a combination of published literature on the safety and efficacy of methotrexate for the treatment of primary vitreoretinal lymphoma and safety data from the recently completed Phase 3 GUARD Trial of ADX‑2191 for the prevention of proliferative vitreoretinopathy. During the Phase 3 GUARD Trial, no safety signals were observed, and ADX-2191 was well tolerated; there were no observed treatment-emergent serious adverse events. The most common adverse event associated with ADX-2191 treatment was punctate keratitis, a frequently observed side effect of intravitreal methotrexate, that was most commonly mild in severity. In the Phase 3 GUARD Trial, the incidence of punctate keratitis with ADX-2191 administration was observed to be less than that previously reported with intravitreal injection of compounded methotrexate.¹

“Compounding methotrexate for intravitreal injection, the current standard of care for primary vitreoretinal lymphoma, poses several challenges for physicians and patients, including risk of infection and increased injection volume, potentially leading to ocular hypertension and corneal inflammation,” stated Todd C. Brady, M.D., Ph.D., Aldeyra’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “ADX-2191 is a novel formulation of methotrexate that is designed to be vitreous-compatible and has the potential to be the first marketed drug for patients suffering from primary vitreoretinal lymphoma.”

ADX-2191 has received FDA Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of primary vitreoretinal lymphoma. In addition, as part of the NDA submission, Aldeyra requested Priority Review Designation, which reduces the review period during which the FDA aims to take action on an NDA to within 6 months, compared to 10 months under standard review.

A Type C meeting with the FDA to discuss the completion of clinical development of ADX-2191 for the prevention of proliferative vitreoretinopathy is planned for the first half of 2023, and results from the Phase 2 clinical trial of ADX-2191 in retinitis pigmentosa are expected in the first half of 2023.

About ADX-2191

ADX-2191 (methotrexate injection, USP) is a sterile, non-compounded intravitreal formulation of methotrexate for the potential prevention or treatment of specific rare retinal diseases, including primary vitreoretinal lymphoma, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, and retinitis pigmentosa. The ADX-2191 intravitreal formulation is preservative-free, is designed to be vitreous-compatible, and is optimized for excipient composition, viscosity, density, tonicity, pH, concentration, and volume of administration. ADX-2191 has received FDA Orphan Drug Designation for the prevention of proliferative vitreoretinopathy, and for the treatment of primary vitreoretinal lymphoma and retinitis pigmentosa.

About Primary Vitreoretinal Lymphoma

Primary vitreoretinal lymphoma is a rare, aggressive, and potentially fatal retinal cancer that is diagnosed in approximately 300 to 600 patients in the United States per year. The median survival for newly diagnosed patients is 4.83 years. The most common ocular complaints reported by patients include blurred vision, painless loss of vision, floaters, red eye, and photophobia. No approved treatments are currently available, though intravitreal injection of compounded methotrexate represents the current standard of care.²

About Aldeyra

Aldeyra Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing innovative therapies designed to treat immune-mediated diseases. Our approach is to discover pharmaceuticals that modulate immunological systems, instead of directly inhibiting or activating single protein targets, with the goal of optimizing multiple pathways at once while minimizing toxicity. Our pre-commercial product candidates are reproxalap, a potential treatment for dry eye disease and allergic conjunctivitis, and ADX-2191, a potential treatment for primary vitreoretinal lymphoma, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, and other rare sight-threatening retinal diseases. In addition, we are developing other product candidates, including ADX-629 and chemically related molecules, for the potential treatment of systemic and retinal immune-mediated diseases. For more information, visit https://www.aldeyra.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements regarding Aldeyra's future expectations, plans and prospects, including, without limitation, statements regarding Aldeyra’s belief in the adequacy of the data it submitted in the NDA for ADX-2191; the potential for FDA acceptance of an NDA for ADX-2191; the potential for regulatory approval and commencement of commercialization of ADX-2191 and Aldeyra’s goals as to timing; the potential profile and benefit of ADX-2191 in primary vitreoretinal lymphoma; the planned timing of the Type C meeting with the FDA to discuss the completion of clinical development of ADX-2191 for the prevention of proliferative vitreoretinopathy; and the expected timing of results from the Phase 2 clinical trial of ADX-2191 in retinitis pigmentosa. 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All of Aldeyra's development timelines may be subject to adjustment depending on recruitment rate, regulatory review, preclinical and clinical results, and other factors that could delay the initiation, enrollment or completion of clinical trials. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in Aldeyra's forward-looking statements include, among others, the timing of enrollment, commencement and completion of Aldeyra's clinical trials, the timing and success of preclinical studies and clinical trials conducted by Aldeyra and its development partners; updated or refined data based on Aldeyra's continuing or post-hoc review and quality control analysis of clinical data, Aldeyra's ability to design clinical trials with protocols, data analysis methodologies, and endpoints acceptable to applicable regulatory authorities; delay in or failure to obtain regulatory approval of Aldeyra's product candidates; the ability to maintain regulatory approval of Aldeyra's product candidates, and the labeling for any approved products; the risk that prior results, such as signals of safety, activity, or durability of effect, observed from preclinical or clinical trials, will not be replicated or will not continue in ongoing or future studies or clinical trials involving Aldeyra's product candidates in clinical trials focused on the same or on different indications; the risk that the results from earlier clinical trials, portions of clinical trials, or pooled clinical data may not accurately predict results of subsequent trials or the remainder of a clinical trial; the scope, progress, expansion, and costs of developing and commercializing Aldeyra's product candidates; uncertainty as to Aldeyra’s ability to commercialize (alone or with others) and obtain reimbursement for Aldeyra's product candidates following regulatory approval, if any; the size and growth of the potential markets and pricing for Aldeyra's product candidates and the ability to serve those markets; Aldeyra's expectations regarding Aldeyra's expenses and revenue, the sufficiency or use of Aldeyra's cash resources and needs for additional financing; political, economic, legal, social, and health risks, including the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent public health measures, and war or other military actions, that may affect Aldeyra’s business or the global economy; the rate and degree of market acceptance of any of Aldeyra's product candidates; Aldeyra's expectations regarding competition; Aldeyra's anticipated growth strategies; Aldeyra's ability to attract or retain key personnel; Aldeyra’s limited sales and marketing infrastructure; Aldeyra's ability to establish and maintain development partnerships; Aldeyra’s ability to successfully integrate acquisitions into its business; Aldeyra's expectations regarding federal, state, and foreign regulatory requirements; regulatory developments in the United States and foreign countries; Aldeyra's ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection for its product candidates; the anticipated trends and challenges in Aldeyra's business and the market in which it operates; and other factors that are described in the “Risk Factors” and “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of Aldeyra's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and Aldeyra’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and available on the SEC's website at https://www.sec.gov/.

In addition to the risks described above and in Aldeyra's other filings with the SEC, other unknown or unpredictable factors also could affect Aldeyra's results. No forward-looking statements can be guaranteed and actual results may differ materially from such statements. The information in this release is provided only as of the date of this release, and Aldeyra undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release on account of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

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¹ Annals of Hematology, 95(4), 593–601, 2016.
² Aldeyra internal estimates. Data on file; Primary Vitreoretinal Lymphoma by D. J. Wilson on AAO EyeWiki; M. Sagoo, Survey of Ophthalmology (2014); Grimm et. al., Annals of Oncology (2007).

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FAQ

What is the significance of Aldeyra's NDA submission for ADX-2191?

Aldeyra's NDA submission for ADX-2191 aims to secure FDA approval for a treatment for primary vitreoretinal lymphoma, a rare and aggressive cancer.

What were the results of the Phase 3 GUARD Trial for ADX-2191?

The Phase 3 GUARD Trial indicated that ADX-2191 was well tolerated, with no serious adverse events reported.

What does FDA Orphan Drug Designation mean for ADX-2191?

FDA Orphan Drug Designation for ADX-2191 provides benefits like tax credits and exclusivity for treating rare diseases, aiding market potential.

When can we expect the FDA's decision on the NDA for ADX-2191?

Aldeyra has requested Priority Review for the NDA, which could lead to a decision within 6 months instead of the standard 10 months.

What is primary vitreoretinal lymphoma?

Primary vitreoretinal lymphoma is a rare and aggressive retinal cancer, affecting 300 to 600 patients annually in the U.S., with a median survival of about 4.83 years.