In 4Q17, Merck’s Zetia reported revenues of $323 million, which was ~44% lower on a year-over-year basis and a 1% rise on a quarter-over-quarter basis.
In 4Q17, Biogen’s (BIIB) interferons generated revenues of $645 million, which reflected a 6% decline YoY and a 3% decline on a quarter-over-quarter basis.
Roche’s (RHHBY) Hemlibra is used for the prevention and reduction of the frequency of bleeding episodes in individuals with hemophilia A with factor VIII inhibitors.
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.
In March 2017, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Sanofi’s (SNY) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’ (REGN) Dupixent (dupilumab) for the treatment of individuals with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.
In 3Q17, United Therapeutics’ (UTHR) Remodulin reported revenues of $187.3 million, which reflected ~23% growth on a year-over-year (or YoY) basis and ~19% growth on a quarter-over-quarter basis.
In 3Q17, Pfizer’s (PFE) Lyrica reported revenues of $1.3 billion, which is ~4% growth on a year-over-year (or YoY) basis and 2% growth on a quarter-over-quarter basis.
In the first half of 2017, Novo Nordisk’s hemophilia franchise reported revenues of DKK 5.3 billion, which reflected a ~1.0% fall on a YoY (year-over-year) basis.
After success in the company’s phase 1/2 trial with BMN 270, an investigational gene therapy for hemophilia A, BioMarin Pharmaceuticals (BMRN) is expected to start phase 3 trials.
In 2Q17, United Therapeutics’ (UTHR) Unituxin generated revenues of around $16 million, a 10% decline on a year-over-year (or YoY) basis and an 11% decline on a quarter-over-quarter basis.
In 2Q17, Chantix/Champix generated revenues of ~$248 million, which represents ~16% growth on a YoY basis and 4% growth on a quarter-over-quarter basis.
In 2Q17, Merck’s Animal Health segment generated revenues of ~$955 million, which reflected ~6% growth on a YoY basis and ~2% growth on a quarter-over-quarter basis.
Vectibix’s revenue trends In 2Q17, Amgen’s (AMGN) Vectibix generated revenues of ~$168 million, which represented a ~5% YoY (year-over-year) rise and a ~14% QoQ (quarter-over-quarter) rise. In the US, Vectibix generated revenues of ~$62 million in 2Q17, or ~19% higher YoY. Outside the US, Vectibix reported revenues of ~$106 million, or 2% lower YoY and […]
Xgeva revenue trends In 2Q17, Amgen’s (AMGN) Xgeva generated revenues of ~$395 million, which reflected ~4% growth on a YoY (year-over-year) basis and a 2% decline on a QoQ (quarter-over-quarter) basis. In 2Q17, in the US, Xgeva generated revenues of ~$292 million, which reflected ~6% YoY growth and a ~2% QoQ decline. Outside the US, […]
In March 2017, the FDA approved Regeneron and Sanofi’s Dupixent injection for the treatment of adult individuals with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.
In 2016, Biogen’s (BIIB) interferon therapies, Avonex and Plegridy, together reported revenues of around $2.8 billion, which reflected a drop of ~6% on a year-over-year (or YoY) basis.
Amgen’s (AMGN) Xgeva was launched commercially in 2010 and is marketed primarily in the US and Europe. The drug crossed the $1 billion annual revenue mark in 2013.
From a purely NAV (net asset value) return standpoint, the USIFX did not have a notable showing in either the one-year period until February 29, 2016, or in 2015.
As of the September portfolio of the Columbia European Equity Fund, the top ten equity holdings included Novartis, Roche Holding, and Prudential Financial.
The Artisan International Fund (ARTIX) requires a minimum initial investment of $1,000. There’s no minimum or specific amount needed to add to an account.
Portola Pharmaceuticals (PTLA) is a mid-cap stock with a market capitalization of ~$3 billion. It has a weight of 0.28% in the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBB).
Zoetis’ operational revenue saw growth across each of its operating segments. The increase was led by the U.S. segment, where revenue grew 7%, to $532 million, driven by sales of livestock products, mainly cattle and swine.
Demand for Zoetis’ products is driven by a growing population coupled with a rising middle class in emerging markets and increased relocation from rural to urban areas.
Pershing Square Capital Holdings added a new position in Zoetis Inc. (ZTS), which accounts for 1.52% of Pershing Square’s portfolio for the third quarter that ended in September 2014.
Faced with expiring patents and increasing competition for its blockbuster drugs, Amgen acquired Onyx to benefit from the latter’s innovative oncology portfolio and pipeline.
