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Will CVS Health's Formulary Move Boost Its Weight Management Program? (Revised)
ZACKS· 2025-06-30 15:31
Key Takeaways CVS adds Wegovy to Caremark formularies while removing Zepbound to balance costs and access. The move supports CVS' Weight Management program, pairing GLP-1 with lifestyle coaching. CVS shares are up 48.8% YTD, trading at a forward P/S of 0.21X versus the industry average of 0.40X.For CVS Health (CVS) , the key to building customer trust is to enhance access to life-changing medications and also make them affordable. Beginning July 1, the company’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager (“PBM”), CVS Carem ...
Exploring CVS' Health Services Segment: A Key Growth Engine for 2025?
ZACKS· 2025-06-18 13:11
Key Takeaways Healthcare conglomerate CVS Health (CVS) formed its Health Services segment through a realignment tied to a new operating model adopted in early 2023. In its last reported quarter, the segment contributed more than $43 billion in revenues — up 8% year over year — driven by growth in specialty pharmacy, higher pricing of branded medications and pharmacy drug mix. However, these gains were partially offset by ongoing price improvements extended to pharmacy clients. The segment includes CVS Carem ...
Alvotech(ALVO) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-08 13:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Alvotech raised its full-year revenue guidance for 2025 to $600 million to $700 million and adjusted EBITDA guidance to $200 million to $280 million [7][39] - The company achieved $110 million in product revenues during Q1 2025, an increase of $97 million or 784% compared to the same period in the prior year [30][31] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $21 million, compared to negative adjusted EBITDA of $38 million for the same period in the prior year [39] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Stellara biosimilar was launched in the U.S. market in late February 2025, following successful launches in Europe, Japan, and Canada [8][9] - Alvotech's biosimilar to Humira saw strong uptake in the U.S. market, with a penetration rate of at least 21% by year-end 2024 [20][21] - The company expects to move from two marketed biosimilars to six by early 2026, with three biosimilar filings under review in major markets [11][27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the U.S. market, Alvotech's Humira biosimilar represented about 12% of total demand for Humira and Humira biosimilars in 2024 [19][21] - The European Stellara market expanded by 9% year-over-year due to the entry of biosimilars, with Alvotech aiming for a double-digit market share by the end of 2025 [23] - Alvotech is the only developer to launch a Stellara biosimilar in Japan, indicating a strong competitive position in that market [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Alvotech plans to significantly increase the pace of development, moving four to six new biosimilar candidates into in-house process development each year [12] - The company is focused on a B2B model, which allows it to address a global patient population through 20 strategic commercial partnerships across 90 markets [12] - Alvotech aims to maintain a focus on quality and reliability rather than sacrificing value for market share in a competitive environment [25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth potential of the Stellara biosimilar in the U.S. market, especially after receiving the interchangeable designation [45] - The company anticipates that if tariffs on pharmaceuticals are applied, they will not disrupt operations or competitiveness in the U.S. market [13] - Management expects to be free cash flow positive in 2025, marking a significant milestone for the company [40] Other Important Information - Alvotech's net debt stood at $1.058 billion as of March 31, 2025, with expectations of mid-single-digit leverage by year-end [41] - The company closed the period with 301.9 million shares outstanding, including unvested earn-out shares [42] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you clarify the interchangeable exclusivity and its implications? - Management confirmed the receipt of the interchangeable designation and noted that while some competitors may also obtain it, this designation is expected to drive faster uptake of their product [45][46] Question: What is the impact of stocking on the Stellara biosimilar sales? - Management clarified that the sales figures are driven by timing of orders rather than stocking, as they operate on a B2B model [50][51]
Alvotech(ALVO) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-08 13:00
Alvotech (ALVO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0 and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Alvotech Q1 twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. After the speakers' presentation, there will be a question and answer session. Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. I would now like to hand the conference over to your speaker today, Benedict Stephenson. Please go ahead. Speaker1 Thank you. Welcome to Ab ...