Insmed Provides Business Update at 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
- Full-year 2023 revenues exceeded the upper end of the guidance range.
- 2024 global ARIKAYCE revenues expected to show double-digit growth compared to 2023.
- Topline data from the Phase 3 ASPEN study of Brensocatib in Adult Patients with Bronchiectasis is on track for the latter part of the second quarter of 2024.
- Enrollment in the Phase 2 Study of TPIP in Patients with PH-ILD is completed, with topline data expected in the second quarter of 2024.
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Insights
The reported unaudited global net product sales of ARIKAYCE at approximately $305.2 million for 2023, surpassing the upper end of guidance, indicates robust revenue growth for Insmed Incorporated. This figure, representing a 24% year-over-year growth, is particularly impressive in the biopharmaceutical sector where market penetration and sales growth are critical indicators of a product's acceptance and success. The projected increase in sales to between $340 million and $360 million for 2024 suggests confidence in the product's continued market expansion and potential for sustained profitability.
From an investor's perspective, the anticipated revenue growth could signal a strong future performance, potentially influencing the company's stock value positively. However, it is important to note that these are preliminary figures and the final audited results could differ. Investors should also consider the operational costs and R&D expenses associated with the upcoming clinical trials and product development, which could impact the net income and overall financial health of the company.
The advancement of Insmed's clinical pipeline, particularly the Phase 3 ASPEN study of brensocatib and the Phase 2 study of TPIP, represents a significant milestone in the treatment of rare pulmonary diseases. Brensocatib's potential to address non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, a condition with limited therapeutic options, presents a substantial market opportunity. The positive feedback from the Data Safety Monitoring Committee and the expected topline data readout in Q2 2024 could, if favorable, lead to a new treatment option for patients and a significant revenue stream for Insmed.
Similarly, the completion of enrollment for the Phase 2 study of TPIP in PH-ILD patients is a critical step towards addressing another unmet medical need. The anticipation of topline data in Q2 2024 could expedite the development process if the results are positive. These developments not only have the potential to benefit patient populations with serious and rare diseases but also represent a strategic growth area for Insmed, potentially leading to increased market share and investor interest in the biopharmaceutical space.
Insmed's strategic positioning within the biopharmaceutical industry is underscored by its focus on serious and rare diseases, a niche yet growing market segment. The company's emphasis on expanding the label for ARIKAYCE and advancing its clinical pipeline with brensocatib and TPIP suggests a targeted approach to capturing market share in areas with high unmet medical needs. The projected revenue growth and clinical milestones could enhance Insmed's competitive edge.
However, the market dynamics for orphan drugs and treatments for rare diseases are complex, involving regulatory challenges, pricing strategies and reimbursement hurdles. The anticipated launches in various global markets, including the U.S., Europe and Japan, will require strategic pricing and effective market access strategies to achieve projected sales. The long-term success of these products will depend on their clinical efficacy, safety profile and the company's ability to navigate the regulatory landscape and secure favorable market positioning.
—ARIKAYCE® (amikacin liposome inhalation suspension) Delivers Full-Year 2023 Revenues Exceeding the Upper End of Guidance Range with Unaudited Global Net Product Sales of Approximately
—2024 Global ARIKAYCE Revenues Expected to be Between
—Topline Data from the Phase 3 ASPEN Study of Brensocatib in Adult Patients with Bronchiectasis Remains on Track to Read Out in the Latter Part of Second-Quarter 2024—
—Enrollment in the Phase 2 Study of TPIP in Patients with PH-ILD Completed in November 2023; Topline Data Expected in Second-Quarter 2024—
"The year ahead will mark the most transformational period in Insmed's history as we strive to become the next great biotechnology company," said Will Lewis, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Insmed. "From the readout of our highly anticipated Phase 3 ASPEN study, to our first Phase 2 topline TPIP data, to the advancement of our ARIKAYCE label expansion program, 2024 is the moment we have been waiting for. Each of these three programs, if successful, has the potential to achieve peak sales of more than
Preliminary Full Year 2023 Global Net Product Sales (Unaudited)
Based on preliminary unaudited financial information, the Company expects total global net product sales of ARIKAYCE to be approximately
Preliminary Unaudited Full Year 2023 Global Net Product Sales by Region | |
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These preliminary unaudited results are subject to adjustment. Insmed will report its final and complete fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 financial results in late February 2024, and the actual results could be materially different from these preliminary unaudited financial results.
Progress and Anticipated Milestones by Pillar:
Pillar 1: ARIKAYCE
- Insmed anticipates 2024 global ARIKAYCE revenues to be between
and$340 million , representing$360 million 15% year-over-year growth at the midpoint compared to 2023. - The Company has completed its original target enrollment of 250 patients in the ENCORE trial in patients with newly diagnosed or recurrent nontuberculous mycobacterial lung infection caused by Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) who had not started antibiotics. Enrollment in the study remains ongoing.
- Insmed received encouraging written feedback from the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the patient-reported outcome data produced in the Phase 3 ARISE study in December 2023. As expected, the Company will seek a meeting with the Agency in the coming months to gain additional insights and guidance, from which it will finalize its statistical plans for the Phase 3 ENCORE study, including an updated enrollment target for the study. - The Company continues to anticipate a topline readout for ENCORE in 2025.
Pillar 2: Brensocatib
- Insmed expects topline data from the Phase 3 ASPEN study of brensocatib in adult patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in the latter part of the second quarter of 2024. If successful, the Company anticipates a launch in the
U.S. in mid-2025, followed by launches inEurope andJapan in the first half of 2026. - The Data Safety Monitoring Committee for the
ASPEN study held its fifth and final meeting in November 2023. No new safety signals were identified, and the Committee unanimously recommended that the trial continue as planned. - Insmed anticipates providing topline data from the Phase 2b BiRCh trial of brensocatib in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps (CRSsNP) in 2025.
- The Company expects to initiate a Phase 2 study of brensocatib in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in the second half of 2024.
Pillar 3: TPIP
- Insmed has completed enrollment in the Phase 2 study of treprostinil palmitil inhalation powder (TPIP) in pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD). The Company exceeded its enrollment target of 32 patients, with 39 patients enrolled. Topline data from the study are anticipated ahead of Phase 3 ASPEN data in the second quarter of 2024.
- Enrollment in the Phase 2 study of TPIP in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) remains ongoing. The Company anticipates enrolling 99 patients in the study, 45 of whom had been enrolled by year-end 2023, with topline results expected in 2025.
Pillar 4: Early-Stage Research
- Insmed's early-stage research efforts include more than 30 identified pre-clinical programs in development, all of which have the potential to become first-in-class or best-in-class therapies.
- The Company continues to anticipate that the totality of its early-stage research programs will comprise less than
20% of overall spend.
Presentation at the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Will Lewis, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Insmed, will present at the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Monday, January 8, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. PT (6:00 p.m. ET). A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.insmed.com. A replay will also be archived for a period of 30 days following the conclusion of the live event.
About ARIKAYCE
ARIKAYCE is approved in
About PARI Pharma and the Lamira® Nebulizer System
ARIKAYCE is delivered by a novel inhalation device, the Lamira® Nebulizer System, developed by PARI. Lamira® is a quiet, portable nebulizer that enables efficient aerosolization of ARIKAYCE via a vibrating, perforated membrane. Based on PARI's 100-year history working with aerosols, PARI is dedicated to advancing inhalation therapies by developing innovative delivery platforms to improve patient care.
About Brensocatib
Brensocatib is a small molecule, oral, reversible inhibitor of dipeptidyl peptidase 1 (DPP1) being developed by Insmed for the treatment of patients with bronchiectasis and other neutrophil-mediated diseases. DPP1 is an enzyme responsible for activating neutrophil serine proteases (NSPs), such as neutrophil elastase, in neutrophils when they are formed in the bone marrow. Neutrophils are the most common type of white blood cell and play an essential role in pathogen destruction and inflammatory mediation. In chronic inflammatory lung diseases, neutrophils accumulate in the airways and result in excessive active NSPs that cause lung destruction and inflammation. Brensocatib may decrease the damaging effects of inflammatory diseases such as bronchiectasis by inhibiting DPP1 and its activation of NSPs. Brensocatib is an investigational drug product that has not been approved for any indication in any jurisdiction.
About TPIP
Treprostinil palmitil inhalation powder (TPIP) is a dry powder formulation of treprostinil palmitil, a treprostinil prodrug consisting of treprostinil linked by an ester bond to a 16-carbon chain. Developed entirely in Insmed's laboratories, TPIP is a potentially highly differentiated prostanoid being evaluated for the treatment of patients with PAH, PH-ILD, and other rare and serious pulmonary disorders. TPIP is administered in a capsule-based inhalation device. TPIP is an investigational drug product that has not been approved for any indication in any jurisdiction.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR ARIKAYCE IN THE
WARNING: RISK OF INCREASED RESPIRATORY ADVERSE REACTIONS |
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis has been reported with the use of ARIKAYCE in the clinical trials. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (reported as allergic alveolitis, pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease, allergic reaction to ARIKAYCE) was reported at a higher frequency in patients treated with ARIKAYCE plus background regimen (
Hemoptysis has been reported with the use of ARIKAYCE in the clinical trials. Hemoptysis was reported at a higher frequency in patients treated with ARIKAYCE plus background regimen (
Bronchospasm has been reported with the use of ARIKAYCE in the clinical trials. Bronchospasm (reported as asthma, bronchial hyperreactivity, bronchospasm, dyspnea, dyspnea exertional, prolonged expiration, throat tightness, wheezing) was reported at a higher frequency in patients treated with ARIKAYCE plus background regimen (
Exacerbations of underlying pulmonary disease has been reported with the use of ARIKAYCE in the clinical trials. Exacerbations of underlying pulmonary disease (reported as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), infective exacerbation of COPD, infective exacerbation of bronchiectasis) have been reported at a higher frequency in patients treated with ARIKAYCE plus background regimen (
Anaphylaxis and Hypersensitivity Reactions: Serious and potentially life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, have been reported in patients taking ARIKAYCE. Signs and symptoms include acute onset of skin and mucosal tissue hypersensitivity reactions (hives, itching, flushing, swollen lips/tongue/uvula), respiratory difficulty (shortness of breath, wheezing, stridor, cough), gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, crampy abdominal pain), and cardiovascular signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis (tachycardia, low blood pressure, syncope, incontinence, dizziness). Before therapy with ARIKAYCE is instituted, evaluate for previous hypersensitivity reactions to aminoglycosides. If anaphylaxis or a hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue ARIKAYCE and institute appropriate supportive measures.
Ototoxicity has been reported with the use of ARIKAYCE in the clinical trials. Ototoxicity (including deafness, dizziness, presyncope, tinnitus, and vertigo) were reported with a higher frequency in patients treated with ARIKAYCE plus background regimen (
Nephrotoxicity was observed during the clinical trials of ARIKAYCE in patients with MAC lung disease but not at a higher frequency than background regimen alone. Nephrotoxicity has been associated with the aminoglycosides. Close monitoring of patients with known or suspected renal dysfunction may be needed when prescribing ARIKAYCE.
Neuromuscular Blockade: Patients with neuromuscular disorders were not enrolled in ARIKAYCE clinical trials. Patients with known or suspected neuromuscular disorders, such as myasthenia gravis, should be closely monitored since aminoglycosides may aggravate muscle weakness by blocking the release of acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Aminoglycosides can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Aminoglycosides, including ARIKAYCE, may be associated with total, irreversible, bilateral congenital deafness in pediatric patients exposed in utero. Patients who use ARIKAYCE during pregnancy, or become pregnant while taking ARIKAYCE should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus.
Contraindications: ARIKAYCE is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any aminoglycoside.
Most Common Adverse Reactions: The most common adverse reactions in Trial 1 at an incidence ≥
Drug Interactions: Avoid concomitant use of ARIKAYCE with medications associated with neurotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and ototoxicity. Some diuretics can enhance aminoglycoside toxicity by altering aminoglycoside concentrations in serum and tissue. Avoid concomitant use of ARIKAYCE with ethacrynic acid, furosemide, urea, or intravenous mannitol.
Overdosage: Adverse reactions specifically associated with overdose of ARIKAYCE have not been identified. Acute toxicity should be treated with immediate withdrawal of ARIKAYCE, and baseline tests of renal function should be undertaken. Hemodialysis may be helpful in removing amikacin from the body. In all cases of suspected overdosage, physicians should contact the Regional Poison Control Center for information about effective treatment.
LIMITED POPULATION: ARIKAYCE® is indicated in adults, who have limited or no alternative treatment options, for the treatment of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease as part of a combination antibacterial drug regimen in patients who do not achieve negative sputum cultures after a minimum of 6 consecutive months of a multidrug background regimen therapy. As only limited clinical safety and effectiveness data for ARIKAYCE are currently available, reserve ARIKAYCE for use in adults who have limited or no alternative treatment options. This drug is indicated for use in a limited and specific population of patients.
This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on achieving sputum culture conversion (defined as 3 consecutive negative monthly sputum cultures) by Month 6. Clinical benefit has not yet been established. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials.
Limitation of Use: ARIKAYCE has only been studied in patients with refractory MAC lung disease defined as patients who did not achieve negative sputum cultures after a minimum of 6 consecutive months of a multidrug background regimen therapy. The use of ARIKAYCE is not recommended for patients with non-refractory MAC lung disease.
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About Insmed
Insmed Incorporated is a global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases. Insmed's first commercial product is a first-in-disease therapy approved in
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Insmed
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