Hyloris Broadens Pipeline with Ready-To-Use Pantoprazole IV

• Licensing Agreement Signed for Innovative Technology to Develop a Novel, Ready-To-Use (‘RTU”) Formulation of Pantoprazole IV for Worldwide Commercialization
• A Breakthrough in Speed, Efficiency and Convenience for Healthcare Providers

Liège, Belgium – 13 February 2025, 06:00 PM CET – Regulated information – Inside information – Hyloris Pharmaceuticals SA (Euronext Brussels: HYL), a specialty biopharma company committed to addressing unmet medical needs through reinventing existing medications, today announces that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement to develop a ready-to-use formulation for intravenous (IV) administration of pantoprazole, a molecule used to treat gastric acid-related conditions.

The new ready-to-use pantoprazole formulation represents a substantial advancement over the existing lyophilized (freeze-dried) version, which requires reconstitution prior to administration. Reconstitution is a more complex and resource-intensive process that adds unnecessary preparation time, effort, and cost for administration. In contrast, the ready-touse formulation eliminates the need for reconstitution, offering an immediate and efficient solution for healthcare professionals.

Thomas Jacobsen, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Business Development Officer of Hyloris commented, “The shift from a lyophilized product to a ready-to-use formulation underscores our commitment to advancing healthcare delivery. This innovation is particularly valuable in high-demand or time-sensitive environments. This novel ready-to-use formulation maintains the same potency as the lyophilized version, ensuring consistent therapeutic efficacy and brings a solution to healthcare systems worldwide that has a greater ease of use, simplifies administration, reduces preparation time, and improves cost efficiency.”

In 2023, over 351 million vials of lyophilized pantoprazole IV were sold worldwide, generating a global revenue estimated of over USD 454 million1.

Stijn Van Rompay, CEO of Hyloris added “With this first new product candidate announcement this year, we are further enhancing our mission to improve patient care and treatment options. Hyloris aims to enter its first markets in about 3 years, and anticipates that solutions like this could capture double-digit market share in terms of volume. We currently project to keep the development costs well below EUR 5 million.” After recouping development costs, Hyloris will pay the licensor a single-digit percentage of net profits generated by the Company as a royalty.

Pantoprazole IV, a flagship product for managing conditions caused by gastric acidity

Pantoprazole for intravenous administration (IV) was launched in 2001 and is primarily available as a 40 mg/vial presentation. It is currently only available as a lyophilized product, which requires reconstitution before use2. Once reconstituted, the drug is usually diluted and administered via infusion over 15–30 minutes or longer, depending on the prescribed dosage.

This intravenous formulation was developed to provide an alternative route of administration for patients unable to take pantoprazole oral medication, such as those who are critically ill or recovering from surgery. Pantoprazole IV became a key option in managing severe acidrelated conditions, including bleeding peptic ulcers and erosive esophagitis, by delivering the medication directly into the bloodstream for faster acid suppression and symptom relief. It belongs to a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which work by blocking the proton pump in the stomach lining responsible for acid secretion.

In 2023, over 351 million vials of pantoprazole IV were sold globally, marking a 10% increase from 2022, with 30 million vials sold in the U.S. alone. Market revenues are projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12,7% from 2024 to 20313. Key factors driving this growth include the increasing prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders, a rising geriatric population, and the growing adoption of injectable forms of medication due to their rapid therapeutic effects. The market benefits from advances in healthcare infrastructure and the rising awareness of proton pump inhibitors in managing acid-related conditions4.

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2Pantoprazole has also been approved by the U.S. FDA as a frozen, ready to use premix intravenous formulation, which requires thawing before administration. No sales were recorded in IQVIA for 2023.
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4Pantoprazole Sodium For Injection Research Reports | Reliable business arena

For more information, contact Hyloris:

Stijn Van Rompay, Co-CEO
[email protected]
+32 (0)4 346 02 07

Thomas Jacobsen, Co-CEO
[email protected]
+32 (0)478 27 68 42