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October 10, 2019 A Novel, First-in-Class Investigational Treatment for Acquired Blepharoptosis DAVID JACOBS, MD, MBA VP, Clinical Development and Medical Affairs Ophthalmology Innovation Summit 2019

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October 10, 2019

A Novel, First-in-Class Investigational Treatment for Acquired BlepharoptosisDAVID JACOBS, MD, MBAVP, Clinical Development and Medical Affairs

Ophthalmology Innovation Summit 2019

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Disclosure and Forward-Looking StatementsDisclosure: David Jacobs, MD, MBA, is an employee of Osmotica Pharmaceutical US LLC and has equity interest in its parent, OsmoticaPharmaceuticals plc.

Forward-looking statements: This presentation includes statements that express the Company’s opinions, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or projections regarding future events or future results and therefore are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements.” The Company’s actual results may vary significantly from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements, which can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “projects,” “approximately,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates” or “anticipates,” or, in each case, their negatives or other variations or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts. They include statements regarding the Company’s intentions, beliefs or current expectations concerning, among other things, our growth plan, strategies, trends and other events, particularly relating to the development, approval and introduction of new products, FDA and other regulatory applications, approvals and actions. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. We may not achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements, and you should not place significant reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements we make. Important factors that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include the following: our ability to successfully develop or commercialize new products, or do so on a timely or cost effective basis; failures of or delays in clinical trials or other delays in obtaining regulatory approval or commencing product sales for new products; the impact of competition from both brand and generic companies; any interruption at our manufacturing facility, our warehouses or at facilities operated by third parties that we rely on for our products; our ability to develop and maintain our sales capabilities; the impact of any litigation related to allegations of infringement of intellectual property; any changes to the coverage and reimbursement levels for our products by governmental authorities and other third-party payors as a result of healthcare reform or otherwise; the impact of any changes in the extensive governmental regulation that we face; manufacturing or quality control issues that we may face; and other risks and uncertainties more fully described in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and other filings that the Company makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the time of this presentation and we do not undertake to publicly update or revise them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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What is Blepharoptosis?

* While no robust epidemiological studies exploring the prevalence of blepharoptosis in the markets outlined above, we believe it is a common condition affecting millions of Americans. Although we believe the numbers presented above reflect the approximate potential market opportunity based on our research and available market information, there is no assurance that the market opportunity will not differ from such numbers and such difference could be material.

References: 1. Ho SF, Morawski A, Sampath R, Burns J. Modified visual field test for ptosis surgery (Leicester Peripheral Field Test). Eye. 2011;25:365-369. 2. Cahill KV, Bradley EA, Meyer DR, et al. Functional indications for upper eyelid ptosis and blepharoplasty surgery: a report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Ophthalmol. 2011;118(12):2510-2517. 3. Richards, HS, Jenkinson E, Rumsey N, et al. The psychological well-being and appearance concerns of patients presenting with ptosis. Eye. 2014;28(3):296-302. 3

► Millions affected in the U.S. and worldwide*► Untreated blepharoptosis impacts function

(peripheral visual field loss) and appearance(reduced confidence in social settings) and can affect activities of daily living1-3

Blepharoptosis (ptosis or droopy eyelid)Abnormal low-lying upper eyelid margin with the eye in primary gaze

The investigational agent RVL-1201 is the first potential pharmacologic treatment for acquired blepharoptosis

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Reference: 1. Finsterer J. Ptosis: causes, presentation, and management. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2003;27(3):193–204.

There is a Significant Unmet Need for Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Acquired Blepharoptosis

►Acquired blepharoptosis is commonly associated with aging

►Significant clinical need for effective, non-invasive therapeutic option

• Most patients go untreated —standard of care is surgery

• Surgery usually reserved for most severe cases with largest functional impact, involves significant time, cost, and risk of complications1

• <3% of patients with blepharoptosis in U.S. are treated each year

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RVL-1201 Overview

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► Phase 3 trials completed► Toxicology and long-term safety

work completed► Exploring partnerships for

international availability and distribution in the EU and Asia

► NDA submitted September 2019

Reference: 1. Esmaeli-Gutstein B, Hewlett B, Pashby R, Oestreicher J, Harvey J. Distribution of adrenergic receptor subtypes in the retractor muscles of the upper eyelid. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 1999;15(2):92–99.MOA, mechanism of action

► Oxymetazoline HCL ophthalmic solution, 0.1%

► Formulated with a unique polymer designed to be soothing to the eye

► One drop administered topically to the affected eye(s), once per day

► Direct-acting α-adrenergic receptor agonist with well-established efficacy and safety profile

► Stimulates contraction of Müller’s muscle, raising the upper eyelid1

History

MOA

Formulation

Dosing

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RVL-1201 Phase 3 Clinical Program

6CFB, change from baseline; LPFT, Leicester Peripheral Field Test; MRD-1, Marginal Reflex Distance

RVL-1201-201 RVL-1201-202 RVL-1201-203

Enrollment 140 164 234

Design Randomized, multicenter, double-masked, placebo-controlled

Randomized, multicenter, double-masked, placebo-controlled

Randomized, multicenter, double-masked, placebo-

controlled

Duration 6 weeks 6 weeks 12 weeks

Outcomes

► Primary efficacy: CFB in number of points seen in top 4 rows of LPFT

► Secondary efficacy: CFB in MRD-1► Safety

► Primary efficacy: CFB in number of points seen in top 4 rows of LPFT

► Secondary efficacy: CFB in MRD-1► Safety

Safety

Pivotal Efficacy Study Pivotal Safety Study

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Reference: 1. Ho SF, Morawski A, Sampath R, Burns J. Modified visual field test for ptosis surgery (Leicester Peripheral Field Test). Eye. 2011;25:365-369.HVF, Humphrey Visual Field; LPFT, Leicester Peripheral Field Test; MRD-1, Marginal Reflex Distance

Efficacy Endpoints, RVL-1201 Phase 3 Trials

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Primary efficacy endpoint► The LPFT, a customized visual field test designed specifically to assess

superior visual field loss due to ptosis,1 was performed using an HVF analyzer

► 35 points (in the 4 rows at or above 10° from fixation) tested in the superior field

► LPFT score tallied based on the total number of points seen in the top 4 rows

Secondary efficacy endpoint► MRD-1 is the distance between the

center of the pupillary light reflex and the upper eyelid margin with the eye in primary gaze

► Normal MRD-1 is 4-5 mm

(x 40, y −10)(x −40, y −5)

(x −50, y 50)

(x 50, y 10)

Inferior visual field (14 points tested [used as reference])

Superior visual field

(35 points tested)MRD

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* vs. vehicle, from an ANCOVA model with study and treatment as fixed factors and baseline score as a covariate LPFT, Leicester Peripheral Field Test.

Primary Efficacy Endpoint: Improvement on the LPFTCombined Efficacy Studies (RVL-1201-201, RVL-1201-202)

►Increase in points seen on LPFT = improvement in superior (upper) visual field

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* vs. vehicle, from an ANCOVA model with study and treatment as fixed factors and baseline score as a covariateMRD-1, Marginal Reflex Distance

Secondary Efficacy Endpoint: Improvement in MRD-1Combined Efficacy Studies (RVL-1201-201, RVL-1201-202)

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►Increase in MRD-1 = greater elevation of the upper eyelid

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* vs. vehicle, from an ANCOVA model with treatment as a fixed factor and baseline score as a covariate MRD-1, Marginal Reflex Distance

Secondary Efficacy Endpoint: Improvement in MRD-1

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Rapid and sustained effectafter application

Significant effect vs. vehicle at 5 minutesand 6 hours after drop application

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RVL-1201 Efficacy

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Before RVL-1201 dose After RVL-1201 dose

Before RVL-1201 dose After RVL-1201 dose

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RVL-1201 Efficacy

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Before RVL-1201 dose After RVL-1201 dose

Before RVL-1201 dose After RVL-1201 dose

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RVL-1201 Safety and Tolerability

► Tolerability assessed in 12-wk Ph 3 safety trial• 92.0% of subjects rated RVL-1201 as causing no discomfort, while 8% rated it

as causing minimal discomfort

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Safety

Tolerability

► Overall, treatment-emergent adverse events (AEs) were reported for 31.2% of subjects receiving RVL-1201 and 30.6% of subjects receiving vehicle

• Most AEs were mild and did not require treatment• AEs resulting in treatment discontinuation were uncommon in subjects

receiving RVL-1201 (n=3/94 and n=1/109 subjects in the two 6-week efficacy studies, respectively; n=5/157 subjects in the 12-week safety study)

• No AE occurred in more than 3.5% of subjects receiving RVL-1201

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Conclusions

►Non-surgical treatment of acquired blepharoptosis represents a large unmet need and significant commercial opportunity

►The investigational therapeutic RVL-1201 (oxymetazoline HCL ophthalmic solution, 0.1%) was safe and effective in clinical trials, and is a potential non-invasive treatment option for acquired blepharoptosis

►RVL-1201, upon approval, has the potential to change how ptosis is treatedin patients worldwide

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Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC

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►Division of Osmotica Pharmaceuticals plc, a fully integrated and diversified biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey

►Vertical currently markets branded Rx and OTC products in women’s health and neuroscience

►Proprietary ER platform enables delivery of novel formulations to new targets

Strategic focus: Deliver a diversified portfolio of specialty products to improve the lives of patients burdened by substantial unmet needs

If approved, RVL-1201 will be a first-in-class advancement in the treatment paradigm for acquired blepharoptosis