Trimel Provides Clinical and Operational Update

Trimel Pharmaceuticals Corporation (TRL) ("the "Company" or "Trimel") today announced progress on three of its product candidates:

CompleoTRT™ Phase III Efficacy Completed 

The Company announced today that all patients have completed dosing of CompleoTRT™ for the efficacy portion of the Phase III clinical trial evaluating its lead product in patients with male hypogonadism or more commonly referred to as "Low T". The unique delivery of Compleo TRT™ is designed to provide hypogonadal men with the therapeutic effect of restoring testosterone levels while doing so with a micro volume amount of drug in the form of a bioadhesive intranasal gel. Efficacy results from the Phase III clinical trial are expected to be completed during the current quarter of 2012.

As previously announced on May 29, 2012, the preliminary review of early data from the Phase III trial demonstrated that patients treated with CompleoTRT™ achieved an average serum testosterone level that exceeds the threshold required by the FDA to confirm the efficacy of a testosterone replacement product.

The pivotal Phase III clinical trial is a randomized study in which patients are administered CompleoTRT™ and evaluated for efficacy after 90 days of treatment using the pharmacokinetic endpoint established for Low T therapies. The Phase III study in its entirety represents the final stage of product development prior to the submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing approval in the United States.

Tefina™ - Phase II Ambulatory Trial Update

The Company has recently received clearance from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia''s regulatory body, and has initiated patient enrolment in Australia for the Tefina™ Phase II Ambulatory study exploring a "use-as-required" treatment for women experiencing Female Orgasmic Disorder ("FOD"), or more commonly referred to as anorgasmia. The portion of the study being conducted in the United States was initiated in May 2012 and is in the recruitment and dosing phase of the protocol. 

FOD is defined as the persistent or recurrent delay in, or absence of, orgasm following a normal sexual excitement phase which can result in marked personal distress or interpersonal difficulties. FOD affects 1 in 5 women worldwide. Currently there are no approved FOD treatments therefore this condition represents a significant unmet need for women suffering distress from this condition. 

The Company intends to enroll 240 patients in this Phase II study, with clinical sites in the United States, Canada and Australia.

The Tefina™ Ambulatory clinical study is a double-blinded, placebo-controlled, trial and will involve pre-menopausal women experiencing FOD. Patients in the study will receive Tefina™ or placebo at home instead of in a hospital setting. The primary efficacy endpoint of the Ambulatory trial will be the increase in the occurrence of orgasm over the treatment period compared against baseline levels. The Company expects to complete this study by mid-2013.

TriVair™ Update

Trimel has entered into a letter of intent with a European-based development partner to co-develop single dose and fixed dose combinations of a portfolio of a number of established compounds for the treatment of a variety of respiratory disorders utilizing the Company''s award-winning unit dose dry powder inhalation technology TriVair™. As part of this transaction, Trimel will gain rights to all know-how and intellectual property developed for territories outside of Europe, Russia and the Ukraine.

About CompleoTRT™

CompleoTRT™ is designed to represent a significant advancement in the treatment of male hypogonadism, or low testosterone - commonly known as "Low T". CompleoTRT™''s unique delivery technology is designed to provide patients with the therapeutic effect of supplementing testosterone levels while doing so with a small amount of drug in the form of a bioadhesive intranasal gel.

CompleoTRT™''s intranasal no-touch delivery system is designed to avoid the risk of accidental transfer (secondary transference) of testosterone to spouses or other family members, thus offering unique patient benefits and improved safety as compared to other currently marketed products indicated to treat "Low T". Since Trimel took over development in May 2009, CompleoTRT™ has been optimized to meet FDA regulatory requirements, including the development of a no-touch applicator device that is designed to ensure that CompleoTRT™ is dosed accurately and discretely. Trimel''s research program to date has demonstrated that CompleoTRT™ is safe and effective, having recorded over 10,000 drug exposures in the studies conducted thus far in the United States.

About Hypogonadism ("Low T")

Subject to FDA approval, Trimel''s lead product candidate, CompleoTRT™, would be indicated for the treatment of male hypogonadism or low testosterone - commonly known as "Low T." Hypogonadism is a biochemical syndrome characterized by a deficiency in serum testosterone levels that can be either acquired or inherited, and seriously affects the quality of life for those affected with the syndrome. Low testosterone is estimated to affect 13 million men in the United States, of which an estimated 90% go untreated. According to IMS Health, sales of marketed treatments for low testosterone in North America grew 24% in 2011 versus 2010 to now exceed $1.6 billion in annual sales volume.

About Tefina™

Trimel''s product candidate Tefina™ is a bioadhesive ''no touch'' intranasal low-dose gel formulation of testosterone. Tefina™ is being developed to offer women with female orgasmic disorder, a "use as required" treatment option. Tefina™ is expected to present an attractive safety profile, with virtually no androgen-related side effects such as acne, facial and body hair growth or deepening of the voice. Moreover, there is no expected risk of skin-to-skin transfer of testosterone to third parties with the multi-dose dispenser.

About Female Orgasmic Disorder ("Anorgasmia")

Female Orgasmic Disorder (FOD) is defined as the persistent or recurrent delay in, or absence of, orgasm following normal sexual excitement phase that causes marked personal distress or interpersonal difficulties. The etiology of FOD is often characterized by whether the dysfunction has been lifelong (primary) or acquired (secondary). This condition is estimated to affect one in five pre and post menopausal women worldwide. Currently there are no approved treatments for FOD and therefore represents an unmet need for women suffering distress from this condition.

About TriVair™

In November 2009, Trimel acquired assets of Keldmann Healthcare A/S, which the Company rebranded as TriVair™. TriVair™ was the 2009 European Drug Delivery Devices Product Differentiation Innovation of the Year award-winning single unit dose dry powder inhalation drug delivery technology platform with applications for both nasal and pulmonary dosing. TriVair™ is designed to provide patients and their caregivers with immediate visual feedback to ensure that the dose has been accurately administered. Its technology avoids the issues associated with inhalation and actuation timing.

About Trimel

Trimel Pharmaceuticals Corporation (TRL.TO) - Developing medications for Female Sexual Health and conditions related to Aging, and Well Being. Trimel is developing multiple product opportunities, including CompleoTRT™, a bioadhesive intranasal testosterone gel currently in Phase III clinical testing in the United States. CompleoTRT™ is under investigation for the treatment of male hypogonadism, a condition commonly referred to as "Low T". For more information, please visit www.trimelpharmaceuticals.com.

For further information regarding Trimel Pharmaceuticals Corporation, please contact either Bruce Brydon, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer at (416) 679-0711 or Kenneth Howling, Chief Financial Officer at (416) 679-0536 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Trimel Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Bruce Brydon
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
(416) 679-0711
Trimel Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Kenneth Howling
Chief Financial Officer
(416) 679-0536
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