Vertex Pharmaceuticals Has Robust Late-Stage Research Pipeline
On January 10, 2018, Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced that Orkambi has secured regulatory approval from the European Commission to treat CF patients ages six to 11 years.
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How Teva Pharmaceutical Is Realigning Organizational Structure
On December 14, 2017, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA) announced its restructuring plan to cut costs by ~$3 billion over the next two years.
How Investors Can Access the Marijuana Industry
Investors interested in accessing the marijuana industry have several options.
Can Teva’s Debt Repayment Plan Deleverage Its Balance Sheet?
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA) has a debt of $34 billion on its balance sheet.
Does Accelerate Diagnostics’ Financial Performance Bode Well?
The net sales of Accelerate Diagnostics (AXDX) increased from $24,000 in 3Q16 to $828,000 in 3Q17.
These Factors Are Contributing to Gilead Sciences’ Weak Outlook
Gilead Sciences’ (GILD) revenue fell 7% and 13% in 2016 and 9M17, respectively. The fall was due to lower product sales. Both antiviral products and other products recorded declines in both the periods.
What’s the Potential Market for Accelerate Diagnostics’ Products?
Accelerate Diagnostics’ (AXDX) pheno system utilizes genotypic and phenotypic technology to identify infectious pathogens and perform antibiotic susceptibility tests.
Zelboraf Could Boost Roche’s Sales Growth in 2018
Roche’s (RHHBY) Zelboraf (vemurafenib) is indicated for the treatment of individuals with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with the BRAF V600 mutation.
Wall Street Recommendations for Mylan in January 2018
As we discussed earlier in this series, Mylan (MYL) reported revenues of $2.98 billion in 3Q17, a 2.3% decline in revenues compared to $3.06 billion in 3Q16.
Approval of Alecensa in Europe Could Boost Roche’s Revenue Growth
In 1Q17, 2Q17, and 3Q17, Roche’s Alecensa reported revenues of 68 million Swiss francs, 80 million Swiss francs, and 96 million Swiss francs, respectively.
How Is Bioverativ’s Eloctate Positioned Now?
In 3Q17, Bioverativ’s (BIVV) Eloctate generated revenue of $186.3 million, reflecting a 41% rise on a year-over-year (or YoY) basis.
What to Expect from Roche’s Investigational Drug Polatuzumab Vedotin
In December 2017, Roche (RHHBY) presented the results of its randomized phase two GO29365 trial.
Align Technology’s Customer Acquisition Strategy Driving Market Growth
In 3Q17, Align Technology trained nearly 1,000 doctors in China.
Align Technology’s Growth Prospects amid Increasing Competition
The Chinese market is Align Technology’s major growth driver. However, the company is starting to witness strong competition from startups focused on the clear aligners market.
Perjeta Could Significantly Boost Roche’s Revenue Growth in 2018
In December 2017, the Food and Drug Administration approved Roche’s (RHHBY) Perjeta based on the results of its phase three Aphinity trial.
Mylan’s Valuation in January 2018
Mylan (MYL) is a leading pharmaceutical company with over 1,400 generic and specialty pharmaceutical products in its portfolio.
Consumer Sector Insights for the First Week of 2018
The consumer staples sector had a slight gain of 0.10% led by a stock increase in the stock price of CVS Health, Coty, Estee Lauder, and Walmart.
How Incyte’s Jakafi Performed in 3Q17
Incyte’s (INCY) oncology drug Jakafi (ruxolitinib) is approved for the treatment of myelofibrosis and polycythemia vera, two rare types of blood cancer.
Valeant on the Street: Analyst Recommendations in December 2017
Of the 19 analysts tracking Valeant Pharmaceuticals in December 2017, two recommended a “strong buy,” while another two of recommended a “buy.”
How’s Incyte’s Valuation in January 2018?
Analysts expect Incyte Corporation’s revenue to rise ~26.7% to $413.8 million in 4Q17 compared to $326.5 million in 4Q16.
Why AbbVie’s Upadacitinib Keeps Posting Strong Data for Rheumatoid Arthritis
On December 20, 2017, AbbVie (ABBV) reported positive top-line results from its phase-3 trial Select-Monotherapy.
Ozempic Could Boost Novo Nordisk’s Revenue Growth in 2018
In December 2017, the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved Novo Nordisk’s (NVO) Ozempic as an addition to diet and exercise for the improvement of blood sugar levels in individuals with type two diabetes mellitus.
What Upadacitinib Did for AbbVie in 2017
In September 2017, AbbVie’s (ABBV) investigational immunology drug, Upadacitinib (ABT-494), managed to demonstrate its clinical potential.
How Did Novo Nordisk’s NovoMix and Human Insulin Perform in 2017?
In 3Q17, Novo Nordisk’s (NVO) NovoMix reported revenues of 2.4 billion Danish krone (or DKK), which reflected ~1% growth on year-over-year (or YoY) basis.
A Look at Pfizer’s Valuation
Pfizer (PFE) reported revenue of $13.2 billion in 3Q17, ~1% growth from its 3Q16 revenue of $13.0 billion.
How Did Bausch + Lomb’s Top Products Perform in 3Q17?
In 3Q17, Valeant Pharmaceuticals’ Bausch + Lomb’s Soflens generated revenues of $83 million, which was ~5% higher on a YoY basis and ~9% higher QoQ.
How Novo Nordisk’s Biopharmaceuticals Segment Performed in 3Q17
In 3Q17, Novo Nordisk’s (NVO) hemophilia segment reported revenues of 2.4 billion Danish krone (or DKK), a ~10% increase on a YoY basis.
How Did Novo Nordisk’s Modern Insulin Segment Perform in 3Q17?
In 3Q17, Novo Nordisk’s (NVO) NovoRapid reported revenues of 5.0 billion Danish krone (or DKK), which reflected ~9% growth on year-over-year (or YoY) basis.
Novo Nordisk’s Xultophy, Ryzodeg, and Fiasp Could Boost Revenue Growth in 2018
Novo Nordisk’s (NVO) Xultophy (insulin degludec and liraglutide combination) is used as an addition to diet and exercise for improvement of blood sugar levels in adults with type-2 diabetes mellitus whose blood sugar level could not be controlled adequately with basal insulin.
How Is Novo Nordisk’s New Generation Insulin Segment Positioned after 3Q17?
In 3Q17, Novo Nordisk’s (NVO) new generation insulin generated revenues of 2.1 billion Danish krone (or DKK), which reflected ~93% growth on a year-over-year (or YoY) basis.
Pfizer Is Pursuing Oncology, Inflammation, and Immunology Research
On May 9, 2017, the US Food and Drug Administration (or FDA) approved Pfizer (PFE) and Merck’s Bavencio (avelumab) as a treatment option for patients suffering from locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma (or UC).
Edwards Lifesciences Expands Portfolio with Harpoon Medical Acquisition
On December 6, 2017, Edwards Lifesciences (EW) announced the completion of its acquisition of Harpoon Medical for $100 million in cash on December 1, 2017.
How JNJ’s Pulmonary Hypertension Portfolio Performed in 3Q17
In 3Q17, in the US and outside the US (international markets), JNJ’s pulmonary hypertension portfolio generated revenues of $357 million and $283 million, respectively.
TMO’s Oncomine Dx Target Test Gets CMS Coverage
On December 7, 2017, Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) announced that its Oncomine Dx Target Test had been proposed for coverage by the CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services).
Thermo Fisher Expands Its Partnership with Genome Diagnostics
In December 2017, Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) expanded its partnership with Genome Diagnostics (or GenDx), a Netherlands-based firm offering molecular diagnostics solutions.
How Johnson & Johnson’s Remicade and Simponi Performed in 3Q17
In 3Q17, Johnson & Johnson’s (JNJ) Remicade generated revenues of $1.6 billion, which reflected a ~8% decline on a year-over-year (or YoY) basis and 8% growth on a quarter-over-quarter basis.
Inside Johnson & Johnson’s Vision Care Performance in 3Q17
In 3Q17, JNJ vision care generated revenues of $1.1 billion, which reflected a ~48% YoY (year-over-year) rise and a 3% QoQ (quarter-over-quarter) rise.
Discussing the Recent Management Changes at Medtronic
On December 20, 12 of 24 analysts surveyed by Reuters rated Medtronic (MDT) stock as a “buy,” and the remaining 12 analysts recommended a “hold.” There were no “sell” ratings given to MDT stock.
How AstraZeneca’s Nexium, Synagis, and Losec Have Performed in 2017
In 3Q17, AstraZeneca’s (AZN) Nexium generated revenues of $469.0 million, which reflected an ~9.0% decline on a year-over-year basis.
Stryker’s Inorganic Growth Strategy Continues to Boost Growth
Stryker’s acquisition-driven growth strategy Stryker (SYK) has been growing at a fast pace through inorganic growth. It has undertaken a number of strategic acquisitions recently. In 3Q17, acquisitions contributed approximately 0.6% of the company’s YoY (year-over-year) sales growth, and in the first three quarters of 2017, Stryker acquisitions contributed ~3.2% of the company’s sales growth […]
Could Permian Basin Drive Growth in US Crude Oil Production?
In its November Short-Term Energy Outlook (or STEO) report, the EIA forecast that US crude oil production in 2017 would average 9.2 million barrels per day.
A Closer Look at Mednax’s Business Strategy
Mednax (MD) has a proven track record of expertise in the administration of physician services and a methodical approach to clinical data warehousing in fields such as research, education, and quality.
Johnson & Johnson’s Tremfya Approved to Treat Plaque Psoriasis
In July 2017, the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved Johnson & Johnson’s (JNJ) Tremfya (guselkumab) for the treatment of individuals with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
Why Japan Services PMI Didn’t Meet Expectations in November
The Japan Services PMI fell in November 2017. It came in at 51.2 compared to 53.4 in October. It didn’t meet the market expectation of 52.0.
How the Corporate Tax Rate Cut Could Affect R&D in the Medtech Industry
The repeal of the tax deduction for high medical expenses may reduce the number of taxpayers opting for costly medical technologies and services.
How the Medical Expense Tax Deduction Affects the Healthcare Industry
According to AARP, around 75% the population claiming these medical expense deductions from their income are 50 years or older.
An Update on Eli Lilly’s Oncology Drugs: Alimta, Erbitux, and Gemzar
In 3Q17, Eli Lilly’s (LLY) Alimta generated revenues of $514.5 million, a ~10% increase on a year-over-year (or YoY) basis and a 3% decline on a quarter-over-quarter basis.
How Has Eli Lilly’s Cyramza Performed
In 3Q17, Eli Lilly’s (LLY) Cyramza generated revenues of $196 million, which reflected ~23% growth on a YoY basis and 5% growth on a quarter-over-quarter basis.
Taking a Look at Riot Blockchain’s Kairos Acquisition
Riot Blockchain stock has seen a strong upsurge in the past few days. It has risen from $4 to $25 in the past six months.
Riot Blockchain and Its New Business Model
From diagnostic equipment, Riot Blockchain pivoted to investing in companies that have exposure to digital currencies and the underlying blockchain technology.