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Bullish Statements during Earnings call

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We've also had positive developments in our cases, challenging other agency actions of the FDA
And so we believe there is a significant opportunity both with neurologists and multiple sclerosis centers and consumers to be able to increase the awareness of the existence of this potentially quite useful product
We believe that this potential label expansion represents a significant opportunity for the Fanapt franchise given the high prevalence of bipolar disorder in the United States
So directly to your question, the increased specificity and quick reversibility both in amount and lymphocyte counts make this drug differentiated and attractive
We're pleased with our revenue performance despite the challenges of the at-risk launches of generic catalyst products
And we think our drug, PONVORY is well-positioned from the mechanism of vaccine with very key similarities to the receptor binding effects that both the BMS compound and the Pfizer compound we have, both of them successful in ulcerative colitis to give us reasons to believe that could be successful in that indication
Of course, we're optimistic because we believe in science and the robustness of our packages that we have already communicated with you all
And the BMS compound has been successfully addressing that as well as Pfizer's compound interestingly, not approved for multiple sclerosis do not pursue it, but actually directly being approved now for ulcerative colitis
On the Fanapt side, specifically, as Mihael mentioned, we have a very well-established commercial infrastructure given Fanapt's history on the market and as well as HETLIOZ's history on the market in the supporting activities and infrastructure associated with those
On the clinical side, as previously reported, in May of last year, we announced positive results from the first Phase III study of tradipitant in the treatment of motion sickness
So, I'd expect from a cadence perspective that there will be some preparation costs that we've began to execute against the first quarter, but more so, it would be upon a positive development that we would see a kind of cadence change
This acquisition represents a significant milestone for Vanda expanding our commercial portfolio, diversifying our sources of revenue and providing Vanda the opportunity to develop a potential therapeutic candidate for the treatment of a diverse group of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders ranging from psoriasis to ulcerative colitis
On Fanapt, for bipolar I disorder, as previously discussed in December of 2022, we announced positive results in our Phase III clinical study of Fanapt in acute manic and mixed episodes with bipolar I disorder in adults
Our HETLIOZ net product sales for the first quarter of 2023 reflected higher unit sales as compared to recent prior periods and has resulted in a significant increase of inventory stocking at specialty pharmacy customers throughout 2023
Over the course of this year, we have taken a number of actions intended to position the commercial business for continued success, both with respect to existing products and indications as well as potential future products and indications
Our HETLIOZ net product sales as reported for the first quarter of 2023 reflected higher unit sales as compared to recent prior periods
Andrew Tsai Very good
In addition, Actelion, a J&J company, had conducted a Phase 2 large study in psoriasis, which was successful
And outside of this update on the tradipitant motion sickness program we’ll continue to progress our robust clinical development pipeline, which includes multiple products across a wide range of therapeutic areas
It has been clear that this drug may be attractive, especially to women of childbearing aids as they contemplate family planning and that the drug will come out of the circulation within a short period of time in a matter of days
Total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 17% as compared to $38.8 million in the third quarter of 2023
HETLIOZ net product sales in the fourth quarter increased by 20% as compared to $17.5 million in the third quarter of 2023
The FDA package supported by the results from clinic electrical studies 2301 and 3301, which we believe demonstrate substantial evidence of efficacy after tradipitant in this indication as well as a safety database to support the tolerability of this drug
That being said, we've certainly taken actions to be prepared to expand quickly on positive news
Fanapt net product sales in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 6% as compared to $21.3 million in the third quarter of 2023
The higher unit sales during the first quarter of 2023 resulted in a significant increase of inventory stocking at specialty pharmacy customers throughout 2023
And as I said, the opportunities around the once-day oral sphingosine-1-phosphate analog like PONVORY are just beginning to be realized and likely there will be wide
Thank you all for the developments
Mihael Polymeropoulos Thank you very much, Kevin and good afternoon everyone
Andrew Tsai Hey, good afternoon
       

Bearish Statements during earnings call

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For HETLIOZ in insomnia, of course, we think given the negative letter by the FDA of deficiencies, although not named, preclude label negotiations
HETLIOZ net product sales during the fourth quarter of 2023 reflect lower unit sales as compared to the fourth quarter of 2022, which was partially attributable to the continued reduction of the elevated inventory levels at specialty pharmacy customers from the end of the first quarter of 2023
Fanapt prescriptions in the fourth quarter of 2023 as reported by IQVIA Xponent, decreased by approximately 3% compared to the third quarter of 2023
Fanapt net product sales were $22.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, a 7% decrease compared to $24.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2022
Fanapt net product sales of $90.9 million for the full year 2023 reflect a 4% decrease compared to $94.7 million for the same period in 2022
HETLIOZ net product sales will likely decline in future periods potentially significantly related to the at-risk launch of generic versions of HETLIOZ in the US
HETLIOZ net product sales were $21.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, a 47% decrease compared to $40.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2022
HETLIOZ net product sales were $100.2 million for the full year 2023 and saw a 37% decrease compared to $159.7 million for the same period in 2022
Total revenues for the full year 2023 were $192.6 million, a 24% decrease compared to $254.4 million for the same period in 2022
Total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $45.3 million, a 30% decrease compared to $64.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2022
The decrease in net product sales relative to the fourth quarter of 2022 was attributable to a decrease in volume
The decrease to net product sales was attributable to a decrease in price net of deductions and a decrease in volume
Subsequent to that development on February 6, 2024, a Vanda filed suit in the US District Court for the District of Colombia, challenging the FDA's conduct in reviewing the insomnia sNDA
Given uncertainty surrounding the US market for HETLIOZ for the treatment of non-24 as a result of the ongoing HETLIOZ patent litigation and the at-risk launch of generic versions of HETLIOZ, Vanda is unable to provide 2024 financial guidance at this time
This suit alleges a pattern of FDA reviewers improperly disclosing proprietary information to generic companies as part of the review of generic versions of Fanapt and HETLIOZ
Vanda's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities referred to as cash as of December 31st, 2023, was $388.3 million representing a decrease of $101.6 million compared to cash as of September 30th, 2023, and a decrease of $78.6 million compared to December 31st, 2022
Earlier this week, we announced that we had received a notification from the FDA stating that the FDA has identified deficiencies that preclude discussion of labeling and post-marketing requirements and commitments at this time
As disclosed earlier this week, we received a notification from the FDA, stating that it had identified deficiencies that preclude discussion of labeling even though no deficiencies were identified
For the fourth quarter of 2023, Vanda recorded net loss of $2.4 million compared to net income of $6.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 and net income of $100,000 in the third quarter of 2023
In September of 2022, we sued to compel the FDA to adhere to the procedural and timing requirements of the Food Drug Cosmetic Act with respect to our jet lag sNDA for HETLIOZ
   

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