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Verastem(VSTM) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net product revenue of $11.2 million for Q3 2025, surpassing expectations and reflecting strong adoption among oncologists [5][19] - Research and development expenses were $29.0 million, driven by ongoing clinical trials [20] - The non-GAAP adjusted net loss was $39.4 million, or $0.54 per share diluted, compared to a loss of $35.3 million, or $0.88 per share diluted, in Q3 2024 [20][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Avmasky Flexentia CoPak launch has shown strong growth, with 133 prescribers and approximately 65% of prescriptions coming from the top 100 healthcare organizations [9][15] - The product is being utilized by both gynecological oncologists (60%) and medical oncologists (40%) [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The payer coverage for Avmasky Flexentia CoPak has exceeded 80%, with a mix of half commercial and half Medicare [16] - The time to fill prescriptions has been approximately 12-14 days, indicating efficient access for patients [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to continue building on the momentum of the Avmasky Flexentia CoPak launch while focusing on strategic imperatives to ensure patient access [12][22] - The clinical pipeline is advancing, with several important data readouts expected in the first half of 2026 [22][23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth trajectory and value creation opportunities ahead, emphasizing the high unmet need in the KRAS mutated LGSOC market [22][24] - The company plans to engage with the FDA in the first half of 2026 to discuss the path forward for the VS7375 program [24] Other Important Information - The company ended Q3 2025 with cash, cash equivalents, and investments of $137.7 million, providing sufficient capital for ongoing commercial efforts [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Usage of Avmasky Flexentia CoPak in the market - Management noted a mix of patients with prior lines of therapy, including both KRAS mutant and wild-type patients, but exact numbers are not available [26][27] Question: RAMP 301 study update - The IDMC recommended adding approximately 30 patients due to fewer events than anticipated, indicating a need for more data [29][50] Question: NCCN committee review outcome - The company has not received feedback on the recommendation for label expansion to include KRAS wild-type patients, with timelines for feedback being uncertain [33][34] Question: New patient starts versus refills - Management indicated significant new prescriptions are being generated, but detailed metrics on new versus refill prescriptions are not yet available [35] Question: Patient retention and dropout rates - It is too early to determine patient retention rates, but the average duration of treatment in clinical trials was around 18 months [40][42] Question: Differences in VS7375 treatment protocols - The company is using fed protocols and prophylactic antiemetics in the US, which differ from the protocols used in China [43] Question: Enrollment plan for KRAS mutant and wild-type populations - The total enrollment for the RAMP 301 study was planned for 270, with a balance between KRAS mutant and wild-type patients [45]