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Alkermes to Participate in the 46th Annual Goldman Sachs Global Healthcare Conference
Prnewswire· 2025-06-02 20:00
Company Overview - Alkermes plc is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines in neuroscience [2] - The company has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products targeting alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia, and bipolar I disorder [2] - Alkermes is headquartered in Ireland, with additional offices in Massachusetts and a manufacturing facility in Ohio [2] Upcoming Events - Management will participate in a fireside chat presentation at the Goldman Sachs 46th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on June 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EDT [1] - The live webcast of the presentation will be accessible under the Investors tab on Alkermes' website and archived for 14 days [1] Contact Information - Investor Relations contact is Jamie Constantine, reachable at +1 781 873 2402 [3]
New Survey Provides Insights into Diagnosis and Treatment Journey for People Living With Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Prnewswire· 2025-04-30 11:00
Core Insights - The survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Alkermes, Inc. reveals that the diagnosis of alcohol use disorder (AUD) is often prompted by negative consequences of alcohol consumption, and treatment can lead to significant positive changes in the lives of individuals with AUD [1][2][4] Group 1: Diagnosis and Treatment Insights - 47% of respondents were diagnosed with AUD following a hospital or emergency room visit due to symptoms or alcohol-related incidents [2] - One-third of respondents indicated personal concern about alcohol use (36%), healthcare provider visits related to symptoms (35%), and encouragement from loved ones (32%) as factors leading to their diagnosis [2] - 79% of respondents reported negative feelings upon diagnosis, including fear (38%), shame (33%), and embarrassment (32%) [2][3] Group 2: Treatment Engagement and Impact - 70% of respondents reported currently being treated for AUD, while 28% had been treated in the past but were not currently receiving treatment [6] - Among those treated, 50% were using prescription medication, 46% were in behavioral therapy, and 43% were involved in support group therapy [6] - Over half of the respondents indicated that treatment positively impacted their physical health (61%), overall quality of life (60%), and relationships with children (60%) [6] Group 3: Role of Healthcare Providers - 33% of respondents were diagnosed by an addiction specialist, and 26% by a primary care physician [6] - 80% of respondents discussed prescription medication for AUD with their healthcare provider, with 50% choosing their medication based on provider recommendations [6] - Only 28% of respondents were diagnosed through routine screenings during standard healthcare visits, highlighting a gap in proactive diagnosis [6]