Perspective Therapeutics, Inc. (“Perspective” or “the
Company”) (NYSE AMERICAN: CATX), a radiopharmaceutical company that
is pioneering advanced treatment applications for cancers
throughout the body, today announced the consummation of the
acquisition of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and
associated equipment and systems for the production of its 203Pb-
and 212Pb-labeled radiopharmaceuticals.
Previously operated by Lantheus Holdings, Inc.
(“Lantheus”) (NASDAQ: LNTH), the leading
radiopharmaceutical-focused company, this 11,500 square foot
facility, located in Somerset, New Jersey, has operated in
compliance with both Part 212 and Part 211 of Title 21 of the Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR) in the U.S., meeting Current Good
Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements. As a cGMP compliant
facility, Perspective intends to utilize the facility to
manufacture clinical supply of high quality 203Pb-labeled
tumor-specific peptides to visualize and diagnose tumors, and
212Pb-labeled radiopharmaceuticals to treat target tumors with
targeted alpha therapies (TAT). Moreover, with its three cGMP
suites at the facility, Perspective expects to have the capacity to
meet future clinical trial and commercial demands at major cancer
treatment centers throughout the Northeastern U.S.
The facility acquisition is part of a series of
strategic agreements with Lantheus that Perspective announced on
January 9, 2024, which included an initial equity investment in
Perspective. In addition, on March 4, 2024, Perspective announced
it had entered into an investment agreement to sell shares of the
Company’s common stock to certain accredited institutional
investors for gross proceeds of $87.4 million, $57.4 million of
which will be purchased by Lantheus upon the consummation of the
transaction.
“We look forward to welcoming the exceptional
talent at this facility and integrating them into our team,” said
Shane Cobb, Executive Vice President of Operations, Perspective
Therapeutics. “The acquisition of this facility much earlier than
initially planned is expected to allow us to move forward more
quickly to deliver clinical and, if approved for commercialization,
commercial doses. Given the 10.6-hour half-life for 212Pb lead, it
is important that we have the infrastructure and personnel to
support production of our radiopharmaceuticals, all within the
vicinity of the patients we hope to impact. This is a significant
milestone for Perspective as we build upon the progress we have
made in establishing clinical manufacturing.”
“We are thrilled to expand our manufacturing and
supply chain infrastructure to include this facility capable of
operating in compliance with Parts 212 and 211,” said Thijs Spoor,
Chief Executive Officer, Perspective Therapeutics. “The acquisition
is a testament to our commitment to making our targeted
alpha-particle therapies available to patients in critical need,
and builds on our strategic expansion as we look to establish
facilities in proximity to major treatment hubs in the U.S.”
“We are excited for the opportunity to
strengthen our strategic collaboration with Perspective
Therapeutics,” said Brian Markison, Chief Executive Officer,
Lantheus. “We recognize the transformative potential of
Perspective’s alpha therapies and platform which we believe have
the potential to improve efficacy, while minimizing toxicity across
a range of tumor settings. We are pleased the Somerset facility
will be used to manufacture these innovative product
candidates.”
About Part 211 and Part 212
Part 211 of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
outlines the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)
requirements for finished pharmaceutical products. It covers
various aspects of pharmaceutical manufacturing, including
facilities, equipment, controls, and processes to ensure the
quality and safety of the final products. Part 212 of Title 21 of
the CFR specifically pertains to the cGMP requirements for the
manufacturing of positron emission tomography (PET) drugs. PET
drugs are radiopharmaceuticals used in medical imaging, and Part
212 sets forth requirements tailored to their unique production
processes and quality control measures. The main difference between
Part 211 and Part 212 lies in their focus areas, with Part 212
catering to the specialized needs of PET drug manufacturing. Like
drugs used for PET, Perspective anticipates that its 203Pb-labelled
peptides will be regulated under Part 212. Like other manufactured
drugs, Perspective anticipates that 212Pb-labelled peptides will be
regulated under Part 211.
About Perspective Therapeutics,
Inc.Perspective Therapeutics, Inc., is a
radiopharmaceutical development company that is pioneering advanced
treatment applications for cancers throughout the body. The Company
has a proprietary technology that utilizes the alpha emitting
isotope 212Pb to deliver powerful radiation specifically to cancer
cells via specialized targeting peptides. The Company is also
developing complementary imaging diagnostics that incorporate the
same targeting peptides which provide the opportunity to
personalize treatment and optimize patient outcomes. This
"theranostic" approach enables the ability to see the specific
tumor and then treat it to potentially improve efficacy and
minimize toxicity associated with many other types of cancer
treatments.
The Company's melanoma (VMT01) and
neuroendocrine tumor (VMT-α-NET) programs have entered Phase 1/2a
imaging and therapy trials for the treatment of metastatic melanoma
and neuroendocrine tumors at several leading academic institutions.
The Company has also developed a proprietary 212Pb generator to
secure key isotopes for clinical trial and commercial
operations.
For more information, please visit the Company's
website at www.perspectivetherapeutics.com.
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include statements concerning, among other things: the Company’s
belief that as a Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)
compliant facility, it intends to utilize the facility to
manufacture clinical supply of high quality 203Pb-labeled
tumor-specific peptides to visualize and diagnose tumors, and
212Pb-labeled radiopharmaceuticals to treat target tumors with
targeted alpha therapies; the Company’s expectation that with three
on-site cGMP suites at the facility, it will have the capacity to
meet future clinical trial and commercial demands at major cancer
treatment centers throughout the Northeastern United States (U.S.);
the Company’s belief that it has the infrastructure and personnel
to support production of the Company’s radiopharmaceuticals, all
within the vicinity of the patients it hopes to impact; the
Company’s expectation that the facility will be capable of
operating in compliance with Parts 212 and 211 of Title 21 of the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); the Company’s commitment to make
its targeted alpha-particle therapies available to patients in
critical need and build on the Company’s strategic expansion as it
looks to establish facilities in proximity to major treatment hubs
in the U.S.; the Company’s expectation that the acquisition of the
facility much earlier than initially planned will allow it to move
forward more quickly to deliver clinical and, If approved for
commercialization, commercial doses; the Company anticipates that
its 203Pb-labelled peptides will be regulated under Part 212 of
Title 21 of the CFR; the Company anticipates that its
212Pb-labelled peptides will be regulated under Part 211 of Title
21 of the CFR; the Company's prediction that complementary imaging
diagnostics that incorporate certain targeting peptides provide the
opportunity to personalize treatment and optimize patient outcomes;
the Company's expectation that its "theranostic" approach enables
the ability to see specific tumors and then treat it to potentially
improve efficacy and minimize toxicity associated with many other
types of cancer treatments; the Company's clinical development
plans and the expected timing thereof; the potential functionality,
capabilities, and benefits of the Company's product candidates and
the potential application of these product candidates for other
disease indications; the Company's expectations, beliefs,
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