Optinose Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Optinose reported a strong second quarter in 2021, with XHANCE net revenue increasing by 79% compared to the second quarter of 2020. The company is focused on achieving at least $80 million in XHANCE net revenue for the full year and completing enrollment in the second chronic sinusitis pivotal clinical trial.
XHANCE net revenue for the second quarter of 2021 was $18.4 million, a 79% increase compared to the second quarter of 2020.
XHANCE prescriptions increased by 33% from the second quarter of 2020.
Patient recruitment was completed in the first pivotal clinical trial for chronic sinusitis.
A new treatment algorithm highlighted the role of XHANCE in managing chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.
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Forward Guidance
Optinose expects XHANCE net revenue for the full year of 2021 to be at least $80 million and XHANCE net revenue per prescription to be greater than $200. Total GAAP operating expenses for 2021 are projected to be in the range of $137 - $142 million, including approximately $10 million in stock-based compensation. Top-line results from the first chronic sinusitis trial are expected in the first quarter of 2022, and top-line results from the second trial are expected in the second quarter of 2022.
Positive Outlook
- XHANCE net revenue is expected to be at least $80 million for the full year 2021.
- XHANCE net revenue per prescription is expected to be greater than $200 for the full year 2021.
- Top-line results from the first chronic sinusitis trial are expected in the first quarter of 2022.
- Top-line results from the second chronic sinusitis trial are expected in the second quarter of 2022.
- Patient enrollment in the second clinical trial is expected to be completed in Q4 2021.
Challenges Ahead
- Total GAAP operating expenses for 2021 are expected to be in the range of $137 - $142 million.
- Stock-based compensation is expected to be approximately $10 million.
- Uncertainties and delays relating to the enrollment, completion, and results of clinical trials.
- The Company's ability to comply with the covenants and other terms of the Pharmakon note purchase agreement.
- Risks and uncertainties relating to intellectual property.