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Dec 31, 2021

AcelRx Q4 2021 Earnings Report

AcelRx reported fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results, highlighting DSUVIA unit sales growth and strategic portfolio expansion with Niyad™ (nafamostat).

Key Takeaways

AcelRx Pharmaceuticals reported its Q4 and full year 2021 financial results, with a focus on expanding its product portfolio and adapting to the evolving healthcare environment. DSUVIA unit sales saw significant growth in Q4, although net revenues were minimal due to a reserve for potential returns. The company is also advancing the development of Niyad™ and pre-filled syringe product candidates.

DSUVIA unit sales increased by 142% in Q4 2021 compared to Q3 2021.

AcelRx had $51.6 million in cash and short-term investments as of December 31, 2021.

AcelRx expanded its late-stage pipeline with Niyad™ (nafamostat), which received Breakthrough Designation status from the FDA and an ICD-10 procedural code from CMS.

The company is focusing on the development and approval of pre-filled syringes and Niyad (nafamostat) product candidates.

Total Revenue
$2K
Previous year: $738K
-99.7%
EPS
-$1.2
Previous year: -$2
-40.0%
Gross Profit
-$1.23M
Cash and Equivalents
$51.6M
Previous year: $42.9M
+20.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$8.03M
Total Assets
$77.9M

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Forward Guidance

AcelRx provided 2022 year-end goals including NDA submissions for pre-filled syringe product candidates, the manufacturing of initial lots of nafamostat, and quarterly combined R&D and SG&A expense.

Positive Outlook

  • Submission of two NDAs for pre-filled syringe product candidates.
  • Manufacturing of initial lots of nafamostat.
  • Quarterly combined R&D and SG&A expense is expected to be approximately $9-$10 million.
  • Annual debt service is expected to approximate $10 million.
  • Annual capital expenditures are expected to approximate $2 million.