Strategic Merger of Pelthos and Channel Therapeutics
The merger involved a reverse merger process, creating a new public entity, Pelthos Therapeutics, which launched Zelsuvmi, a treatment for Molluscum contagiosum.
Pelthos's market forecast suggests capturing fewer than 100,000 patients in a 16.7 million patient market, with potential royalties of around $23 million annually in the U.S.
Ligand's strategic ownership of the nitric oxide platform and pipeline of late-stage programs offers multiple future royalty streams, emphasizing its focus on high-value assets.
FIRDAPSE generated $84.8 million in net product revenue in Q2 2025, up $7.5 million from Q2 2024, with a reaffirmed full-year guidance of $355-$360 million.
The growth was impacted in 2024 by the Change Healthcare cybersecurity breach, which shifted volume from Q1 to Q2, but the impact was fully resolved by June 2024.
Year-to-date, FIRDAPSE revenue increased 16.9% over the first half of 2024, indicating strong underlying demand and market durability.
Management emphasizes high prescription approval rates above 90% and low discontinuation rates below 20%, supporting sustained performance.
The company is actively expanding education efforts supported by updated NCCN guidelines, targeting undiagnosed cancer-associated LEMS patients, with an opportunity to reach a high-potential underserved population.
FDA Approval and Launch Readiness of Paltusotine (PALSONIFY)
Crinetics' NDA for paltusotine (PALSONIFY) remains on track with an anticipated FDA approval in September 2025.
The company has assembled a highly experienced launch team and is preparing for a transformational market entry.
Engagement with patient communities and advocacy groups has reinforced confidence that PALSONIFY addresses a critical unmet need in acromegaly treatment.
The launch is expected to be gradual, with formulary placement taking 6-9 months post-approval and patient adoption aligning with infrequent endocrinologist visits (2-4 times/year).
Commercial preparations include a dedicated sales force of approximately 30 representatives and ongoing payer discussions emphasizing PALSONIFY's value proposition of rapid disease control and convenience.
Crinetics is actively working on international expansion, targeting a European launch in 2026.
FDA Priority Review and Regulatory Progress for Ziftomenib
The FDA has accepted Kura's NDA for ziftomenib in relapsed/refractory NPM1-mutant AML, granting a priority review with a PDUFA date of November 30, 2025.
Management reports ongoing collaborative and constructive interactions with the FDA, emphasizing alignment with the review timeline.
Regulatory milestones include addressing information requests and preparing for pre-approval inspections, with a focus on ensuring a successful review outcome.
Impact of FDA Inspection Delay on EYLEA HD and BLA for Odronextamab
EYLEA HD regulatory application delays caused by FDA site inspection at Catalent Indiana LLC, which was not specific to EYLEA HD.
Novo Nordisk expects to file a comprehensive response next week, anticipating an expeditious resolution.
BLA for odronextamab, a bispecific antibody for follicular lymphoma, was impacted by the same site inspection, resulting in a Complete Response Letter (CRL) issued earlier this week.
Management remains optimistic about resolving these issues quickly based on Novo's communication and progress with third-party fillers.
Regulatory Progress and BLA Submission Strategy for INO-3107
Inovio remains on track to submit its BLA for INO-3107 in the second half of 2025, with a goal of file acceptance by year-end.
The company has completed the design verification testing of the CELLECTRA 5PSP device, a key regulatory milestone.
Inovio has requested a rolling submission of its BLA under breakthrough therapy designation, aiming for a 6-month review period and a potential PDUFA date around mid-2026.
The company successfully completed an FDA inspection of its clinical trial operations, an important step in regulatory compliance.
Differences in trial design and technology, such as DNA medicine versus viral vectors, distinguish INO-3107 from competitors' programs.
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