Depomed Announces Submission Of Serada® NDA

MENLO PARK, Calif., July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Depomed, Inc. (Nasdaq: DEPO) today announced that it has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) for Serada to the United States Food and Drug Administration. Serada is Depomed's proprietary extended release formulation of gabapentin in development for the treatment of menopausal hot flashes.  

"We are pleased to achieve this milestone in our Serada program.  We believe that if approved Serada will offer women a non-hormonal option for the treatment of menopausal hot flashes," said Jim Schoeneck, President and CEO of Depomed.

Depomed has conducted three Phase 3 studies evaluating Serada for menopausal hot flashes.  Breeze 3 was completed in 2011. Breeze 1 and Breeze 2 were completed in 2009.  Additional data from the Breeze clinical program will be presented at the North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting in the fourth quarter of 2012.

About Menopausal Hot Flashes Hot flashes affect 75% of menopausal women or 32 million women in the U.S. annually.  Hot flashes are characterized by a sudden, temporary onset of body warmth, flushing and sweating. For those menopausal women who suffer, even small fluctuations in body temperature can cause them to experience profuse sweating or severe chills.  Hot flashes are disruptive and impact women's overall quality of life, affecting their mood and their ability to sleep. In fact, insomnia typically worsens with the severity of hot flashes. According to the North American Menopause Society, hot flashes are the most common menopause-related discomfort.  For some women, these symptoms can persist for 10 years or more. The exact cause of hot flashes is not known.

About Depomed Depomed, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company with three approved and marketed products. Gralise ^® (gabapentin) is a once-daily treatment approved for the management of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).  Zipsor ^® (diclofenac potassium) Liquid Filled Capsules is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) indicated for relief of mild to moderate acute pain in adults.  Glumetza® (metformin hydrochloride extended release tablets) is approved for use in adults with type 2 diabetes and is commercialized by Santarus, Inc. in the United States.  Depomed formulates its products and product candidates with its proven, proprietary Acuform ^® drug delivery technology, which is designed to improve existing oral medications, allowing for extended release of medications to the upper gastrointestinal tract when dosed with food.  Additional information about Depomed may be found on its website, www.depomed.com.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements that are not historical facts contained in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, those related to regulatory approval of product candidates, potential intellectual property litigation associated with Serada, and other risks detailed in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and the company's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.   The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation that any of the company's plans or objectives will be achieved. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

CONTACT: August J. MorettiDepomed, Inc.650-462-5900 [e-mail]

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