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Sep 30, 2022

AcelRx Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Net loss reported at $6.9 million, with DSUVIA sales increasing by 217% compared to the previous year.

Key Takeaways

AcelRx Pharmaceuticals reported a net loss of $6.9 million for Q3 2022. DSUVIA sales saw a significant increase of 217% compared to the same quarter in the previous year, reaching $0.5 million. The company is progressing with the development of Niyad™ and expects to submit an NDA for ephedrine pre-filled syringe by the end of the year.

DSUVIA sales increased by 217% year-over-year, reaching $0.5 million in Q3 2022.

Net loss attributable to common shareholders was $6.9 million, or $0.94 per basic and diluted share.

Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled $20.9 million as of September 30, 2022.

The company is preparing for a potential Emergency Use Authorization submission for Niyad™ in the first half of 2023.

Total Revenue
$507K
Previous year: $1.86M
-72.8%
EPS
-$0.94
Previous year: -$1.4
-32.9%
Gross Profit
-$62K
Previous year: $1.42M
-104.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$20.9M
Previous year: $48.7M
-57.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$5.4M
Previous year: -$4.13M
+30.7%
Total Assets
$48.3M
Previous year: $72.3M
-33.1%

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Forward Guidance

AcelRx expects to finalize an agreement for DSUVIA with a strategic partner by the end of the year and submit their ephedrine pre-filled syringe NDA by the end of this year. The second pre-filled syringe product submission is planned for the first half of next year to ensure multiple potential commercial products are available by the end of 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Potential Emergency Use Authorization for Niyad™ in the first half of 2023.
  • Submission of ephedrine pre-filled syringe NDA expected by the end of this year.
  • Second pre-filled syringe product submission planned for the first half of next year.
  • Potential agreement for DSUVIA with a strategic partner by the end of the year.
  • DZUVEO launched in Europe by partner Aguettant.