Lipocine (LPCN) Update / Briefing July 09, 2025 11:00 AM ET Speaker0Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the call to discuss the neurobiology of postpartum depression, the treatment landscape in LPCN eleven fifty four, a short duration treatment option for PPD, which is currently in Phase III. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. Later, we will conduct a question and answer session. Instructions will follow the presentation at that time. As a reminder, this conference call is ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company reported collaboration revenue of $13.8 million, a 21% increase from Q4 2024 [15][18] - R&D expenses were $22.8 million, reflecting a 68% decrease compared to Q1 2024, and a nearly 40% decrease from Q4 2024 [16][17] - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $62.2 million, down from a net loss of $95.8 million in Q4 2024 [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - XERZUVEY was shipped to over 3,000 women with postpartum depression (PPD) in Q1 2025, representing a 22% increase from Q4 2024 [7][12] - The company generated $13.8 million in collaboration revenue for XERZUVEY, which is 50% of the net revenue reported by Biogen, marking a 21% increase from the previous quarter [15][18] - Over 70% of women prescribed XERZUVEY received it as their first new treatment for PPD [12][40] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The majority of prescriptions (almost 80%) in Q1 2025 came from OBGYNs, indicating a strong focus on peripartum care [12][26] - The total number of XERZUVEY writers increased by over 20% in Q1 2025 [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on establishing XERZUVEY as the standard of care for women with PPD and is actively working to expand its reach [6][8] - A strategic alternatives process is ongoing to evaluate opportunities for maximizing shareholder value [6] - The company has recalibrated its R&D approach to prioritize neuropsychiatry and neurodevelopmental disorders, with a focus on SAGE-319 and the NMDA receptor NAM platform [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing commercialization of XERZUVEY and the potential for significant growth in 2025 [11][18] - The cash runway is expected to support operations until mid-2027, with plans to create shareholder value through focused R&D and commercialization efforts [18][108] Other Important Information - The company has seen a paradigm shift in how healthcare providers are screening, diagnosing, and treating PPD [7][8] - The sales force expansion is complete, and management anticipates continued quarter-over-quarter growth in demand and revenue [12][39] Q&A Session Summary Question: What kind of early pull through are you seeing from your Salesforce initiatives? - Management noted strong first-quarter growth of over 20% in demand and revenue, attributing this to the expanded sales force [25][26] Question: Could you provide some additional color on the pipeline and your upcoming catalysts? - Management expressed confidence in the recalibrated R&D approach and the pharmacology of their drugs, believing they will create significant shareholder value if successful [31][33] Question: What do you believe are the key factors for prescribers and patients deciding not to use XERZUVEY as their first-line treatment? - Management indicated that over 70% of women prescribed XERZUVEY are receiving it as their first treatment, suggesting minimal obstacles to frontline use [40][41] Question: Can you speak about the concentrations of the sales force in particular regions? - Management confirmed that the sales force expansion is complete and they expect continued growth in regions where the sales force has been expanded [39] Question: How should we think about the acceleration in growth in shipments as the quarters progress? - Management reiterated their expectation of quarter-over-quarter growth and noted that they are not providing forward-looking forecasts [56][57] Question: What is the current awareness of XERZUVEY among OBGYNs and the expecting mother community? - Management reported approximately 90% aided awareness among physicians treating PPD, which is considered remarkably high for a product at this stage [65][66] Question: Has anything changed regarding Biogen's commitment to the product? - Management stated that there has been no change in the partnership with Biogen, and both parties are excited about the product's impact [72] Question: What is the persistence of prescribers for XERZUVEY? - Management indicated that once a healthcare provider prescribes XERZUVEY, they tend to become repeat writers, with no significant drop-off observed [114]

Core Insights - GH Research PLC reported financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, and provided updates on its clinical programs and financial position [1] Business Updates - GH001, an inhalable mebufotenin product candidate, is in a Phase 2b trial for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) involving approximately 80 patients [2] - The trial met its primary endpoint with a significant placebo-adjusted reduction of -15.5 in the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) on Day 8 (p<0.0001) [3] - A 57.5% remission rate was observed in patients treated with GH001 on Day 8 compared to 0% in the placebo group (p<0.0001) [3] - Safety analysis for the ongoing open-label extension (OLE) has not been completed, but as of January 22, 2025, 77.8% of OLE completers were in remission at the 6-month visit [4] - The Phase 1 trial for the proprietary aerosol delivery device is ongoing in the UK [5] Regulatory Updates - The Investigational New Drug Application (IND) for GH001 was placed on clinical hold by the FDA, which requested additional inhalation toxicology studies and device design verification [6] - The company has completed the requested inhalation toxicology studies, showing no adverse findings in the respiratory tract of dogs [7][9] - A full response to the IND hold is on track for submission in mid-2025 [10] Clinical Trials - Two Phase 2a proof-of-concept trials for GH001 in postpartum depression (PPD) and bipolar II disorder (BDII) have been completed [11] - The PPD trial met its primary endpoint with a MADRS reduction of -35.4 points (96.3%) on Day 8, with 100% of patients in remission [12] - The BDII trial also met its primary endpoint with a MADRS reduction of -16.8 points (51.9%) on Day 8, with 33.3% of patients in remission [13] Financial Highlights - As of December 31, 2024, the company had cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaling $182.6 million, down from $222.7 million in 2023 [14] - Research and development expenses increased to $35.0 million in 2024 from $29.8 million in 2023, primarily due to clinical development activities [15] - General and administrative expenses rose to $15.3 million in 2024 from $11.4 million in 2023, driven by higher professional fees and increased headcount [16] - The net loss for 2024 was $39.0 million, or $0.75 loss per share, compared to a net loss of $35.6 million, or $0.68 loss per share, in 2023 [17]

Sage Therapeutics (SAGE) Q4 2024 Earnings Call February 11, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company Participants Ashley Kaplowitz - Director of Investor RelationsBarry Greene - CEOChris Benecchi - COOLaura Gault - Chief Medical OfficerShrunatra Mishra - AssociatePaul Matteis - Managing Director, Head of Therapeutics ResearchTazeen Ahmad - MD - US Equity ResearchKevin Meli - Equity Research AssociateDylan Shindler - Equity Research AssociateDouglas Tsao - Managing DirectorUy Ear - Vice PresidentSumant Kulkarni - Managing D ...