Evofem Announces Exclusive Agreement for the Distribution and Commercialization of SOLOSEC in Sub-Saharan Africa
— SOLOSEC® (secnidazole) 2g Oral Granules is an FDA-Approved Single-Dose Oral Treatment for Bacterial Vaginosis and Trichomoniasis —
SOLOSEC is approved by the
“Women everywhere deserve access to effective drugs that treat common sexual health conditions with simple, patient-friendly dosing regimens. We are delighted that Clovis Davis will distribute SOLOSEC—Evofem’s single-dose oral treatment for BV and Trich—in
“We believe SOLOSEC will be well received among healthcare providers and patients in our target markets because it delivers a complete treatment for BV and Trich with just one oral dose, enabling patients to quickly resume their normal, daily lives,” said
BV is estimated to affect 25% of women in sub-Saharan Africa1. In
Trichomoniasis is caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis; successful resolution of this common STI requires testing and a complete course of antibiotic treatment of all infected partners. Per the
Clovis Davis will lead the distribution, promotion, marketing, and sales of SOLOSEC within the Territory. Local regulatory filings for approval of SOLOSEC will be based on Evofem’s registration dossier submitted and approved by the
About
- PHEXX® (lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate)– the first and only hormone-free, on-demand prescription contraceptive vaginal gel. Visit phexx.com to learn more and for important safety information.
- SOLOSEC® (secnidazole) 2 g oral granules– an FDA-approved oral antibiotic for the treatment of two sexual health diseases: bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common vaginal infection, in females 12 years of age and older, and trichomoniasis, a common sexually transmitted infection (STI), in people 12 years of age and older. SOLOSEC provides a complete course of therapy in just one dose. Visit solosec.com to learn more and for important safety information.
PHEXX® and SOLOSEC® are registered trademarks of
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Sources
- Peebles K, Velloza J, Balkus JE, McClelland RS, Barnabas RV. High Global Burden and Costs of Bacterial Vaginosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sex Transm Dis. 2019 May;46(5):304-311. doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0000000000000972. PMID: 30624309.
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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs : Population Division. World Population Prospects 2024. File POP/01-3: Female population by single age, region, subregion and country, annually for 1950-2100 (thousands): Estimates, 1950 – 2023. Accessed09 April 2026 via https://population.un.org/wpp/downloads?folder=Standard%20Projections&group=Population. -
World Health Organization . Trichomoniasis Fact Sheet. 2025 November 21. Accessed09 April 2026 via https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/trichomoniasis.
Forward-Looking Statements
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