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Company & Industry Overviews Ligand Pharmaceuticals Focuses on Increasing Returns for Shareholders
Ligand Pharmaceuticals has developed a product portfolio that spans more than 700 patents offering varying degrees of protection to the assets.Macroeconomic Analysis What Are Generic Drugs and Why Are They Important?
TOM BUTCHER: What are generic drugs, and why are they important? JAMES DUFFY: Generic drugs are drugs that are comparable to their brand-name counterparts. They are comparable in terms of the dosage, effectiveness, and intended use. Generics are important because they are essentially a less-expensive alternative to their brand-name counterparts. This, of course, is expected […]Company & Industry Overviews A Look into Merck’s Immunology and Oncology Portfolio
In 1H17, Remicade generated revenues of around $437 million, which is a 37% decline year-over-year.Company & Industry Overviews Eliquis and Sprycel Could Boost BMY’s Revenue Growth in 2H17
In July 2017, the FDA accepted Bristol-Myers Squibb’s supplemental New Drug Application (or sNDA) for expanding the indication of Sprycel.Company & Industry Overviews How Amgen’s Nephrology Drugs Are Positioned after 2Q17?
In 2Q17, Amgen’s (AMGN) Aranesp generated revenues of ~$535 million, which represented a 6% year-over-year rise.Company & Industry Overviews A Financial Overview of Bausch Health in October
Bausch Health’s (BHC) net revenues declined from $4.3 billion in H1 2017 to $4.1 billion in H1 2018, reflecting an ~5.0% year-over-year decline.Company & Industry Overviews An Easier Way to Understand the Pharma Industry
In 2018, the global pharmaceutical industry stood at $1.2 trillion, and experts expect $1.5 trillion by 2023. Here’s everything investors need to know.Company & Industry Overviews A Look at Merck’s Diabetes and Women’s Health Business
Merck & Co.’s (MRK) Januvia generated revenues of $927 million in the third quarter, reflecting an ~8% YoY (year-over-year) decline.Company & Industry Overviews Vermont Legalizes Recreational Marijuana on January 22, 2018
On January 22, Vermont decriminalized the possession of marijuana for adults 21 and older. Vermont became the ninth state to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes.Company & Industry Overviews Keytruda: Driving Merck’s Growth
For 3Q17, Keytruda reported revenues of ~$1.1 billion, a 194% growth compared to revenues of $356 million in 3Q16.Company & Industry Overviews Merck’s Immunology and Oncology Drugs, Post-3Q17
Immunology drug revenue In 3Q17, Remicade generated revenue of $214 million, a ~31% fall YoY (year-over-year) and 3% growth QoQ (quarter-over-quarter). During the first nine months of 2017, Remicade reported revenue of $651 million, which reflected a ~35% fall YoY. Foreign exchange had a 3% favorable effect towards 3Q17 Remicade revenue. In 3Q17, Simponi reported revenue of […]Macroeconomic Analysis What Led to the Rise in the US Trade Deficit in September?
The latest report was released on November 3 and indicated that the goods and services deficit was $43.5 billion in September, or $0.7 billion higher than in August.Company & Industry Overviews How Merck’s Diabetes Portfolio Performed in 2Q17
Merck’s (MRK) diabetes portfolio includes drugs used for controlling the blood sugar levels for patients with diabetes.Company & Industry Overviews Why Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Vyxeos Could Boost Revenue Growth in 2018
In August 2017, JAZZ’s Vyxeos liposome injection for the treatment of adult individuals with rapidly progressing or life t-AML received FDA approval.Company & Industry Overviews Eli Lilly & Co.’s Recent Developments after Its 2Q17 Earnings
On July 31, 2017, Eli Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim announced that the companies would support one of the new programs by the American College of Cardiology.Company & Industry Overviews Performance of Eli Lilly’s Endocrine Franchise in 2Q17
Forteo is used for the treatment of osteoporosis. Forteo’s sales totaled $446.7 million during 2Q17, a 22.0% increase compared to $367.6 million in 2Q16.Company & Industry Overviews How Pfizer’s Enbrel and Xeljanz Are Positioned after 2Q17
In August 2017, the Arthritis Advisory Committee of the FDA recommended a positive opinion for the proposed dose of Xeljanz for the treatment of individuals with active psoriatic arthritis.Company & Industry Overviews A Post-2Q17 Look at Pfizer’s Internal Medicines
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.Company & Industry Overviews Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Immunoscience Products in 2Q17
Orencia revenues rose to $650.0 million in 2Q17, a 10.0% rise compared to $593 million in 2Q16.Company & Industry Overviews What Jazz Pharmaceuticals Expects for Vyxeos
If Vyxeos manages to penetrate a sizeable portion of the target market, it may have a favorable impact on Jazz Pharmaceuticals stock.Company & Industry Overviews Behind Xyrem’s Solid Demand Trends in 2017
In 2Q17, Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ (JAZZ) Xyrem reported revenues of ~$298 million, which represented a YoY (year-over-year) growth of ~6% and sequential growth of ~9%.Company & Industry Overviews Celgene’s Abraxane Continued Steady Growth in 2Q17
In 2Q17, Celgene’s (CELG) Abraxane generated revenues of around $254 million, which reflected ~2% growth on a year-over-year basis.Company & Industry Overviews Dupixent Could Substantially Drive Regeneron’s Growth
In March 2017, the FDA approved Regeneron and Sanofi’s Dupixent injection for the treatment of adult individuals with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.Earnings Report Eli Lilly in 2Q17: Humulin and Endocrine Products
Eli Lilly’’s (LLY) Human Pharmaceuticals segment reported a rise of ~11.0% to ~$5.0 billion for 2Q17 compared to ~$4.6 billion for 2Q16.Company & Industry Overviews Behind Pfizer’s Legacy Established Products Performance in 2017
In 2016, Pfizer’s (PFE) Lipitor reported revenues of ~$1.8 billion, which represented a ~5% YoY (year-over-year) fall.Company & Industry Overviews Behind Allergan’s Business Segments and Revenues
Allergan’s (AGN) business has undergone several changes over the past few years due to acquisitions and divestitures.Miscellaneous How Bristol-Myers Squibb Stock Has Performed in 2Q17
A look at Bristol-Myers Squibb Headquartered in New York City, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) is an American pharmaceutical company that develops innovative medicines in various therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, neuroscience, immunoscience, oncology, and virology. Stock price performance While Bristol-Myers Squibb’s stock price has risen ~3.8% in 2Q17, it had fallen ~5.4% year-to-date as of July 7, […]Company & Industry Overviews How Did Keytruda Perform in 1Q17?
Merck (MRK) launched Keytruda in 4Q14 and reported global sales of $584 million for 1Q17. As a result, the company reported ~134% growth in revenues compared to $249 million in 1Q16.Company & Industry Overviews A Look at Pfizer’s Revenue for 1Q17
Pfizer (PFE) reported a 2.0% fall in 1Q17 revenues to ~$12.8 billion, with a 1.0% operational fall in revenues and a 1.0% negative impact of foreign exchange.Company & Industry Overviews Bausch & Lomb Continues to be Key Growth Driver for Valeant
Bausch & Lomb projections Valeant Pharmaceuticals expects its Bausch & Lomb/International segment to grow at a CAGR (compound average growth rate) of 4%–6% between 2017 and 2020. In 2017, the company expects the segment to grow 5%–7% after adjusting for foreign exchange fluctuations and the impact of impending patent expiries. In 2017, the segment is also expected […]Company & Industry Overviews Pall Acquisition Gave Birth to Danaher’s Filtration Business
Danaher’s filtration business came into existence through the acquisition of Pall in 2015.Company & Industry Overviews How Are Eli Lilly’s Business Segments Performing?
Eli Lilly and Co.’s (LLY) overall business is classified into two business segments—Human Pharmaceuticals and Animal Health.Company & Industry Overviews How Has Manufacturing Its Own Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Helped Mylan?
Mylan is one of largest API (active pharmaceutical ingredient) manufacturers in the world, with nine API and intermediate manufacturing facilities.Company & Industry Overviews Mylan’s Business Model: A Key Investor Rundown
In 2014, Mylan earned about 85% of its total revenues from the US generic market, which is the largest generic market in the world.