EDISON EQUITY RESEARCH: ALEXZA PHARMACEUTICALS - REGAINING US ADASUVE RIGHTS, NEW OPPORTUNITY?

Alexza and Teva have reached an agreement whereby Alexza will reacquire the US commercial rights for Adasuve, with a projected target completion date of 1 January 2016. US sales since the March 2014 launch have been tepid (Teva-derived product revenue to Alexza was under $3m) and recent developments at Teva (ie Actavis acquisition) may have deprioritized Adasuve’s position within the firm. While Teva’s Adasuve relinquishment may reflect a reduced long-term sales outlook, the process may actually help facilitate Alexza’s ongoing strategic review. An outright sale or royalty agreement for Alexza’s entire interest in Adasuve may be more straightforward once US rights are regained.

Alexza develops products for the acute treatment of CNS disorders using its proprietary Staccato rapid inhalation drug delivery system. Adasuve is approved (US and EU) for the acute treatment of agitation in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder.

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