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1 1 HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION These highlights do not include all the INFORMATION needed to use ARISTADA INITIO safely and effectively. See full prescribing INFORMATION for ARISTADA INITIO . ARISTADA INITIO (aripiprazole lauroxil) extended-release injectable suspension, for intramuscular use Initial Approval: 2015 WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY patients WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS See full prescribing INFORMATION for complete boxed warning. Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death.

2 ( ) ARISTADA INITIO is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis. ( ) _____ INDICATIONS AND USAGE _____ ARISTADA INITIO, in combination with oral aripiprazole, is indicated for the initiation of ARISTADA when used for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults ( 1). _____ DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION _____ Administer one 675 mg injection of ARISTADA INITIO and one 30 mg dose of oral aripiprazole in conjunction with the first ARISTADA injection ( ). ARISTADA INITIO is only to be used as a single dose and is not for repeated dosing ( ).

3 Administer ARISTADA INITIO by intramuscular injection in either the deltoid or gluteal muscle by a healthcare professional ( ). For patients na ve to aripiprazole, establish tolerability with oral aripiprazole prior to initiating treatment with ARISTADA INITIO ( ). See Dosage and Administration for detailed preparation and administration instructions ( ). Avoid use in known CYP2D6 poor metabolizers ( , ). Avoid use with strong CYP2D6 or CYP 3A4 inhibitors and strong CYP3A4 inducers ( , ). ARISTADA INITIO is not interchangeable with ARISTADA ( , ). _____ DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS _____ Extended-release injectable suspension: 675 mg single-dose pre-filled syringe (3).

4 _____ CONTRAINDICATIONS _____ Known hypersensitivity to aripiprazole (4). _____ WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS _____ Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions in Elderly patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis: Increased incidence of cerebrovascular adverse reactions ( , stroke, transient ischemia attack, including fatalities) ( ). Potential for Dosing and Medication Errors: Substitution and dispensing errors between ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA could occur. Do not substitute ARISTADA INITIO for ARISTADA ( ). Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: Manage with immediate discontinuation and close monitoring ( ).

5 Tardive Dyskinesia: Discontinue if clinically appropriate ( ). Metabolic Changes: Monitor for hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and weight gain ( ). Pathological Gambling and Other Compulsive Behaviors: Consider discontinuation ( ). Orthostatic Hypotension: Monitor heart rate and blood pressure and warn patients with known cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease, and risk of dehydration or syncope ( ). Le ukopenia, Neutropenia, and Agranulocytosis: Perform complete blood counts in patients with a history of a clinically significant low white blood cell (WBC) count.

6 Consider discontinuation if clinically significant decline in WBC in the absence of other causative factors ( ). Seizures: Use cautiously in patients with a history of seizures or with conditions that lower the seizure threshold ( ). Potential for Cognitive and Motor Impairment: Use caution when operating machinery ( ). _____ ADVERSE REACTIONS _____ Most commonly observed adverse reaction (incidence 5% and at least twice that for placebo) was akathisia ( ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Alkermes, Inc. at 1-866-274-7823 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or _____ USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS _____ Pregnancy: May cause extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms in neonates in women exposed during the third trimester of pregnancy ( ).

7 See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and Medication Guide. Revised: 10 /20 20 FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION : CONTENTS* WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY patients WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended Dosage Missed Doses of ARISTADA Dose Adjustments for CYP450 Considerations Important Administration Instructions 3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 5. 1 Increased Mortality in Elderly patients with Dementia-related Psychosis Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions, Including Stroke Potential for Dosing and Medication Errors Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Tardive Dyskinesia Metabolic Changes Pathological Gambling and Other Compulsive Behaviors Orthostatic Hypotension Falls Leukopenia, Neutropenia.

8 And Agranulocytosis Seizures Potential for Cognitive and Motor Impairment Body Temperature Regulation Dysphagia 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Clinical Studies Experience Postmarketing Experience 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Drugs Having Clinically Important Interactions with ARISTADA INITIO Drugs Having No Clinically Important Interactions with ARISTADA INITIO 8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy Lactation Pediatric Use Geriatric Use CYP2D6 Poor Metabolizers Hepatic and Renal Impairment Other Specific Populations 10 OVERDOSAGE Human Experience Management of Overdosage 11 DESCRIPTION 12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Mechanism of Action Pharmacodynamics 2 Pharmacokinetics 13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology 14 CLINICAL STUDIES 16 HOW SUPPLIED/ STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied Storage 17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION *Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing INFORMATION are not listed.

9 3 FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY patients WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. ARISTADA INITIO is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis [see Warnings and Precautions ( )]. 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ARISTADA INITIO, in combination with oral aripiprazole, is indicated for the initiation of ARISTADA when used for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended Dosage ARISTADA INITIO is only to be used as a single dose to initiate ARISTADA treatment or as a single dose to re-initiate ARISTADA treatment following a missed dose of ARISTADA.

10 ARISTADA INITIO is not for repeated dosing. ARISTADA INITIO is not interchangeable with ARISTADA due to differing pharmacokinetic profiles [see Warnings and Precautions ( )]. ARISTADA INITIO is to be administered as an intramuscular injection by a healthcare professional. For patients who have never taken aripiprazole, establish tolerability with oral aripiprazole prior to initiating treatment with ARISTADA INITIO. Due to the half-life of oral aripiprazole, it may take up to 2 weeks to fully assess tolerability. Refer to the prescribing INFORMATION of oral aripiprazole for the recommended dosage and administration of the oral formulation.