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BRIDGEWATER, N.J. - Insmed Incorporated (NASDAQ:INSM), a biopharmaceutical company with a market capitalization of $14.56 billion and impressive revenue growth of 19% over the last twelve months, has been informed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that there will be no advisory committee meeting concerning the New Drug Application (NDA) for brensocatib, a treatment for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. The FDA’s communication, part of its standard review process, indicates a continued priority review with a target action date set for August 12, 2025. According to InvestingPro data, the company’s stock has delivered an exceptional 197% return over the past year, reflecting strong investor confidence in its pipeline developments.
The NDA for brensocatib, which is under the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA), was granted Priority Review status based on the outcomes of the ASPEN study. This Phase 3 study is the largest ever conducted for bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition characterized by the widening of the airways, leading to recurrent infections, inflammation, and lung damage.
Dr. Martina Flammer, Chief Medical (TASE:BLWV) Officer of Insmed, expressed satisfaction with the FDA’s ongoing communication and the company’s commitment to working with the agency to complete the review process. Insmed aims to provide brensocatib as a much-needed treatment option for the estimated 500,000 patients in the U.S., 600,000 in the EU5, and 150,000 in Japan diagnosed with bronchiectasis. InvestingPro analysis indicates the company maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 5.45, suggesting robust financial flexibility to support its commercialization plans. Discover more insights about Insmed’s financial health and growth potential in the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively to InvestingPro subscribers.
Brensocatib is a dipeptidyl peptidase 1 (DPP1) inhibitor, a new class of medication targeting neutrophil-mediated diseases. By inhibiting DPP1, brensocatib could reduce the harmful effects of diseases like bronchiectasis by preventing the activation of certain inflammatory enzymes in white blood cells.
Insmed, headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, focuses on developing therapies for serious diseases with unmet medical needs. Brensocatib represents a potential first-in-class treatment for bronchiectasis, a condition currently without any approved targeted therapies in the regions mentioned.
The FDA’s decision not to convene an advisory committee suggests a straightforward regulatory review process up to the PDUFA date. However, it is important to note that brensocatib remains an investigational drug and has not yet been approved for any indication.
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In other recent news, Insmed Inc. reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, revealing a larger-than-expected loss per share, though revenue exceeded forecasts. The company posted an earnings per share (EPS) of -1.32, missing the anticipated -1.18, while revenue reached $104.44 million, surpassing the forecasted $97.68 million. Insmed’s global net revenue for 2024 was $363.7 million, driven by significant contributions from the U.S. and Japan. UBS analyst Trung Huynh raised the price target for Insmed shares to $105 from $84, maintaining a Buy rating, following the company’s earnings report and corporate updates.
The analyst highlighted key developments, including anticipated data for TPIP in pulmonary arterial hypertension and potential FDA approval of brensocatib for bronchiectasis, with a PDUFA date set for August 12, 2025. Insmed’s management expressed confidence in the reductions in pulmonary vascular resistance observed with TPIP, which were comparable to those seen with sotatercept. Looking ahead, 2025 is expected to be a year rich with potential catalysts for Insmed, including the anticipated market introduction of brensocatib.
Insmed has set a 2025 revenue guidance for ARIKAYCE between $405 million and $425 million. The company also anticipates significant milestones, including the potential launch of brensocatib in Q3 2025 and key data readouts for its pipeline drugs. UBS projects unadjusted peak sales of approximately $6.0 billion for brensocatib by 2035.
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