Mundipharma presents positive findings at ERS 2017

Vectura Group plc

Mundipharma presents positive findings from largest ever flutiform® study and supportive new data on flutiform® k-haler ® at ERS 2017

Chippenham, UK - 12 September 2017: Vectura's partner, the Mundipharma network, presented the following data on flutiform® at the European Respiratory Society International Congress ("ERS") 2017:

· The largest ever flutiform® study confirms effectiveness and tolerability in real-world clinical practice (AffIRM study)

o First presentation of largest ever real-world flutiform® study involving over 2,500 patients

o Safety profile of flutiform pMDI in practice was consistent with that demonstrated in clinical trials

o Proportion of patients with well-controlled asthma more than doubled 12 months after switching to flutiform® pMDI

· New data on flutiform® k-haler® (125/5 microgram), Mundipharma's novel breath-triggered aerosol inhaler currently under development, demonstrating efficient drug delivery characteristics

o flutiform® k-haler® achieved high levels of lung deposition of over 44% of delivered dose 

o Plume force of flutiform® k-haler was compared with fluticasone propionate/salmeterol xinafoate delivered via the Seretide® Evohaler® pMDI and Sirdupla® pMDI devices

o Pharmacokinetic studies show efficacy and safety profile of new flutiform® k-haler® device would be comparable to flutiform® pMDI device

Further details can be found on the Mundipharma web site as follows:

http://www.mundipharma.com/docs/default-source/press-releases-library/ers-affirm-data-release-final.pdf?sfvrsn=0

http://www.mundipharma.com/docs/default-source/press-releases-library/ers-data-release-100917.pdf?sfvrsn=0

James Ward-Lilley, Chief Executive Officer of Vectura:

"AffIRM is the largest ever real-world flutiform study, and provides further evidence this is an effective and differentiated treatment for asthma patients. In addition, if approved, flutiform k-haler a breath-triggered inhaler device will provide another option for patients and we look forward to a conclusion of the ongoing regulatory review in Europe in due course."

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