Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eisai-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21001:1" rel="noopener">Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP)</a> is expected to receive full approval from the FDA for Alzheimer’s disease drug, Leqembi, as FDA advisory committee voted unanimously in support of the drug.  </li>
<li>Leqembi application has been granted Priority Review, with PDUFA action date of July 6. Once the FDA grants traditional approval, broader Medicare coverage for Leqembi would begin the same day.</li>
<li>Leqembi is expected to receive approval in Japan, EU, and China in FY24. With these approvals, Leqembi is expected to become the top selling Alzheimer’s disease drug globally.</li>
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Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP) is expected to receive full approval from the FDA for Alzheimer’s disease drug, Leqembi, as FDA advisory committee voted unanimously in support of the drug.  
Leqembi application has been granted Priority Review, with PDUFA action date of July 6. Once the FDA grants traditional approval, broader Medicare coverage for Leqembi would begin the same day.
Leqembi is expected to receive approval in Japan, EU, and China in FY24. With these approvals, Leqembi is expected to become the top selling Alzheimer’s disease drug globally.


Eisai Co (4523 JP): Alzheimer’s Drug Approaching Full FDA Approval; Other Countries to Follow Soon

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<ul><li>Eli Lilly is off to a mixed start in 2023, with volume-driven revenue growth led by its incretin portfolio, Verzenio and Jardiance.</li><li>The new product category delivered $574 million in sales, while the new product and growth product categories together contributed 20 percentage points to volume increase.</li><li>We give Eli Lilly and Company a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.</li></ul>

Eli Lilly is off to a mixed start in 2023, with volume-driven revenue growth led by its incretin portfolio, Verzenio and Jardiance.The new product category delivered $574 million in sales, while the new product and growth product categories together contributed 20 percentage points to volume increase.We give Eli Lilly and Company a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.

Eli Lilly and Company: Can Rezvoglar Destroy Sanofi’s Insulin Market Share? – Key Drivers

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The National Health Commission issued a new document, aiming to relax the approval of large medical equipment configuration, which would be a significant benefit for the industry.</li>
<li>Whether the "Me-Better" strategy of pharmaceutical enterprises is reasonable or not depends on the understanding level of disease/molecule of the followers and the basis for early clinical project establishment.</li>
<li>Unlike overseas markets, the core asset of China pharmaceutical industry isn’t innovative drugs but TCM considering policy environment.We recommend investors leave a place in portfolio to invest in TCM companies.</li>
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The National Health Commission issued a new document, aiming to relax the approval of large medical equipment configuration, which would be a significant benefit for the industry.
Whether the "Me-Better" strategy of pharmaceutical enterprises is reasonable or not depends on the understanding level of disease/molecule of the followers and the basis for early clinical project establishment.
Unlike overseas markets, the core asset of China pharmaceutical industry isn’t innovative drugs but TCM considering policy environment.We recommend investors leave a place in portfolio to invest in TCM companies.


China Healthcare Weekly (Mar24)-Medical Device New Policy,Reassess Me-Too Strategy,TCM Is Core Asset

<ul><li>Eli Lilly had a mixed result in the last quarter as the company failed to meet the revenue expectations of Wall Street, largely on account of the forex headwinds and the influence of Alimta LOE in the U.S.</li><li>The pharma major did manage an earnings beat.</li><li>The company has a strong pipeline and received FDA approval for donanemab in early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease and pirtobrutinib in mantle cell lymphoma.</li></ul>

Eli Lilly had a mixed result in the last quarter as the company failed to meet the revenue expectations of Wall Street, largely on account of the forex headwinds and the influence of Alimta LOE in the U.S.The pharma major did manage an earnings beat.The company has a strong pipeline and received FDA approval for donanemab in early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease and pirtobrutinib in mantle cell lymphoma.

Eli Lilly and Company: Collaboration With Entos Pharma & Other Drivers

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pfizer-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1131:1" rel="noopener">Pfizer Inc (PFE US)</a> reported 13% operational revenue growth in Q4, driven by strong performance of the COVID products and ongoing launch of Prevnar 20 for adults in U.S.</li>
<li>Pfizer has provided full-year 2023 revenue guidance of $67.0–71.0B (-31% YoY at mid-point) and adjusted EPS guidance of $3.25–3.45 (-49% YoY at mid-point).</li>
<li>The company is in the midst of an 18-month period during which Pfizer expects to have up to an unprecedented 19 new products or indications in the market.</li>
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Pfizer Inc (PFE US) reported 13% operational revenue growth in Q4, driven by strong performance of the COVID products and ongoing launch of Prevnar 20 for adults in U.S.
Pfizer has provided full-year 2023 revenue guidance of $67.0–71.0B (-31% YoY at mid-point) and adjusted EPS guidance of $3.25–3.45 (-49% YoY at mid-point).
The company is in the midst of an 18-month period during which Pfizer expects to have up to an unprecedented 19 new products or indications in the market.


Pfizer Inc (PFE US): Q4 Result- In-Line Revenue & EPS Ahead of Guidance; Initiates 2023 Guidance

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Eli Lilly and Company discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells pharmaceutical products for humans and animals.  The Company's products are sold in countries around the world.  Eli Lilly's products include neuroscience products, endocrine products, anti-infectives, cardiovascular agents, oncology products, and animal health products.

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Eisai Co (4523 JP): Alzheimer’s Drug Approaching Full FDA Approval; Other Countries to Follow Soon

The PDUFA action date for traditional approval of Leqembi for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease has been set for July 6. Leqembi is expected to...

Tina Banerjee

China Healthcare Weekly (Mar24)-Medical Device New Policy,Reassess Me-Too Strategy,TCM Is Core Asset

New policy to relax the approval of large medical equipment configuration is released, which brings opportunities. It's time to reassess "Me-Too"...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Eli Lilly and Company: Collaboration With Entos Pharma & Other Drivers

Eli Lilly had a mixed result in the last quarter as the company failed to meet the revenue expectations of Wall Street, largely on account of the...

Baptista Research

Pfizer Inc (PFE US): Q4 Result- In-Line Revenue & EPS Ahead of Guidance; Initiates 2023 Guidance

Pfizer’s Q4 revenue grew 13% operationally, primarily driven by Comirnaty, Paxlovid, and Prevnar 20. 2023 revenue excluding COVID-19 products is...

Tina Banerjee

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Eisai Co (4523 JP): Alzheimer’s Drug Approaching Full FDA Approval; Other Countries to Follow Soon

The PDUFA action date for traditional approval of Leqembi for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease has been set for July 6. Leqembi is expected to...

Tina Banerjee

Eli Lilly and Company: Can Rezvoglar Destroy Sanofi’s Insulin Market Share? – Key Drivers

Eli Lilly is off to a mixed start in 2023, with volume-driven revenue growth led by its incretin portfolio, Verzenio and Jardiance. The new...

Baptista Research

China Healthcare Weekly (Mar24)-Medical Device New Policy,Reassess Me-Too Strategy,TCM Is Core Asset

New policy to relax the approval of large medical equipment configuration is released, which brings opportunities. It's time to reassess "Me-Too"...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Eli Lilly and Company: Collaboration With Entos Pharma & Other Drivers

Eli Lilly had a mixed result in the last quarter as the company failed to meet the revenue expectations of Wall Street, largely on account of the...

Baptista Research

Pfizer Inc (PFE US): Q4 Result- In-Line Revenue & EPS Ahead of Guidance; Initiates 2023 Guidance

Pfizer’s Q4 revenue grew 13% operationally, primarily driven by Comirnaty, Paxlovid, and Prevnar 20. 2023 revenue excluding COVID-19 products is...

Tina Banerjee