WIXOM, Mich., Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Medical,
Inc. (NASDAQ: RMTI) (the "Company" or "Rockwell Medical") today provided an update on the status of the Company's development of
an intravenous ("IV") formulation of the Company's proprietary drug Triferic®, which is the only FDA-approved therapy indicated
to replace iron and maintain hemoglobin in adult hemodialysis patients with chronic kidney disease. The Company is in the process
of preparing a New Drug Application ("NDA") for IV Triferic and anticipates that it will file the NDA in the fourth quarter of
2018, which would result in a Prescription Drug User Fee Act ("PDUFA") action date in late 2019.
"Based on feedback from a pre-NDA meeting with the FDA, we believe that we have an NDA package, including bioequivalence data,
that would enable the FDA to review and act on this application before the end of 2019," said Stuart
Paul, Rockwell Medical President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are excited about our planned NDA submission as it
represents an important milestone in this process. The entire Rockwell Medical team is dedicated to maximizing the opportunity
with IV Triferic, which has great potential to help patients both in the U.S. and abroad."
In addition, the Company recently clarified and extended additional intellectual property ("IP") rights related to IV
Triferic, which, if approved, is expected to support the planned commercialization of this product. Details regarding the
acquisition of these IP rights will be disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K, to be filed by the Company.
The Company intends to provide additional information regarding IV Triferic and the planned NDA submission on the Company's
third quarter earnings call on November 9, 2018.
About Rockwell Medical, Inc.
Rockwell Medical is a biopharmaceutical company targeting end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Rockwell Medical's exclusive renal drug therapies support disease management initiatives to improve the quality of life and care
of dialysis patients and are intended to deliver safe and effective therapy, while decreasing drug administration costs and
improving patient convenience. Rockwell Medical's anemia drug Triferic is the only FDA-approved product indicated for iron
replacement and maintenance of hemoglobin in hemodialysis patients. Rockwell's FDA approved generic drug Calcitriol (active
vitamin D) is for treating secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients undergoing chronic renal dialysis. Rockwell Medical is also
an established manufacturer, supplier and leader in delivering high-quality hemodialysis concentrates/dialysates (used to
maintain human life by removing toxins and replacing critical nutrients in the dialysis patient's bloodstream) to dialysis
providers and distributors in the U.S. and abroad. Please visit www.rockwellmed.com for more information.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal
securities laws, including, but not limited to, Rockwell's intention to bring to market Triferic and Calcitriol. Words such as
"may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "could," "plan," "potential,"
"predict," "forecast," "project," "plan", "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current
expectations, are forward-looking statements. While Rockwell believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue
reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date
of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various
risks and uncertainties (including, without limitation, those set forth in Rockwell's SEC filings), many of which are beyond our
control and subject to change. Actual results could be materially different. Risks and uncertainties include: statements about
the timing and success of our planned NDA submission for IV Triferic; the potential market opportunity for IV Triferic and other
Rockwell products; pricing and reimbursement status for IV Triferic, Triferic and other Rockwell products; liquidity and capital
resources; and plans relating to the commercialization of Triferic and Calcitriol. Rockwell expressly disclaims any obligation to
update or alter any statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Contacts
Dan Katcher / Kelly Sullivan / Arielle
Rothstein
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
212-355-4449
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