ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Aytu BioScience, Inc. (OTCQX: AYTU), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on global commercialization of novel products in the field of urology, today announced the expansion of its U.S. sales team to up to 42 account managers from 35 currently, a 20% increase in the company's commercial footprint.

The sales force expansion is being driven by the increasing growth of Natesto, in both prescriptions and revenues, an indication of increasing acceptance of Natesto's unique product profile and clinical benefits. Through the first six months of Aytu's field promotion, the U.S. sales team has increased Natesto prescriptions by 80%, while the number of prescribers has nearly doubled.

As a result of this growth, Aytu is expanding its U.S. sales footprint to over 40 territories, inclusive of multiple territories in large metropolitan areas that are being divided in order to optimize coverage of the large prescriber base. Additionally, the Company is entering expansion areas that represent additional growth potential for Natesto.  The sales force expansion is underway and the Company expects all new territories to be filled by the first half of its fiscal fourth quarter, ending June 30, 2017.

"We continue to be encouraged by the significant prescribing interest in Natesto through the first six months of our field promotion. These trends support the expansion of our geographic coverage which will improve our reach and call frequency to the nearly 7,000 U.S. testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) prescribers we're targeting. We expect this increased promotional voice to further accelerate the prescription trends for Natesto, which represents an important new treatment option for the approximately 13 million men in the U.S. who have Low T," said Josh Disbrow, Chief Executive Officer of Aytu BioScience.

About Aytu BioScience, Inc.

Aytu BioScience is a commercial-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on global commercialization of novel products in the field of urology. The company currently markets three products: Natesto®, the first and only FDA-approved nasal formulation of testosterone for men with hypogonadism (low testosterone, or "Low T"), ProstaScint® (capromab pendetide), the only FDA-approved imaging agent specific to prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) for prostate cancer detection and staging, and Primsol® (trimethoprim hydrochloride), the only FDA-approved trimethoprim-only oral solution for urinary tract infections. Additionally, Aytu is developing MiOXSYS®, a novel, rapid semen analysis system with the potential to become a standard of care for the diagnosis and management of male infertility caused by oxidative stress. MiOXSYS is commercialized outside the U.S. where it is a CE Marked, Health Canada cleared product, and Aytu is conducting U.S.-based clinical trials in pursuit of 510k medical device clearance by the FDA. Aytu's strategy is to continue building its portfolio of revenue-generating urology products, leveraging its focused commercial team and expertise to build leading brands within well-established markets. For more information visit aytubio.com.

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