Saturday, September 10, 2016

Nuplazid Launch Progression

The launch of Acadia Pharmaceuticals Nuplazid for Parkinson's Disease Psychosis (PDP), so far has been successful based on management conference call discussions. We previously wrote about the commercialization opportunity here, Nuplazid Priced at $23,400 / Year. 

 Chief commercial officer Terry Moore had this to say regarding the launch of Nuplazid, "One of the things I find interesting is we do have physicians report back to us that they are very pleased with what they are seeing in terms of efficacy. But what I find interesting is that they are reporting that the caregiver is reporting that they see the difference at home and that they are reporting that to the physician." 
 
Medicare Part D has it covered as 34/mg, taken as two 17/mg pills a day, for around $2,000 for a 30 day supply.  The annual price is similar to company guidance of $24K per year Nuplazid, for Parkinson's Disease Psychosis, which is the only approved drug for this unmet need. 

Bottom Line:  This market pullback may create a decent entry price for ACAD investors that have been waiting to go long the stock.  No positions in Acadia.  Thank you for reading.
 

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