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Sep 30, 2020
ACADIA Q3 2020 Earnings Report
Reported strong performance driven by continued growth of new prescribers, with more patients benefitting from NUPLAZID® treatment for Parkinson’s disease psychosis.
Key Takeaways
Acadia Pharmaceuticals reported net sales of NUPLAZID® of $120.6 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020, a 27% increase compared to $94.6 million for the same period in 2019. The company's net loss for the quarter was $84.7 million, or $0.54 per common share.
NUPLAZID net sales increased by 27% compared to Q3 2019.
The company is on track with its supplemental NDA for the treatment of dementia-related psychosis with a PDUFA date of April 3, 2021.
Acadia acquired CerSci Therapeutics, expanding its clinical pipeline with a non-opioid, acute and chronic pain program.
New clinical analyses of pimavanserin were presented at the 13th Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) meeting.
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Forward Guidance
Acadia reiterates its NUPLAZID net sales guidance of $430 to $450 million. GAAP R&D guidance is increased to $325 to $340 million from the previous range of $265 to $280 million, primarily as a result of the $52.8 million upfront and transaction expenses associated with the acquisition of CerSci Therapeutics. GAAP SG&A guidance is decreased to $385 to $400 million from the previous range of $400 to $420 million. Non-cash stock-based compensation expense guidance is decreased to $80 to $90 million from the previous range of $90 to $100 million. 2020 year-end cash, cash equivalents, and investment securities guidance of $570 to $590 million is unchanged.
Positive Outlook
- NUPLAZID net sales guidance of $430 to $450 million is reiterated.
- GAAP R&D guidance is increased to $325 to $340 million.
- GAAP SG&A guidance is decreased to $385 to $400 million.
- Non-cash stock-based compensation expense guidance is decreased to $80 to $90 million.
- 2020 year-end cash, cash equivalents, and investment securities guidance of $570 to $590 million is unchanged.
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