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Biotech Stocks to Watch Through the 2nd Half of 2019 [GuruFocus.com] GuruFocus.com ,GuruFocus.com•August 6, 2019 The biotechnology industry is an exciting one. A mix of technology and a better understanding of the human body has led to several very exciting breakthroughs over the past several years, and we're seeing improved quality of life, less abrasive therapies and longer lifespans among patients than ever before. Of course, good health is highly valuable. Let's face it, we all want to live with a high quality of life for as long as possible. In fact, it's the human sense of self preservation that led to a market that's expected to rise to generate more than $10 trillion in annual value by 2022. As you would expect, where there's this kind of market size, there are opportunities for investors. In fact, small biotechnology companies quite often become monsters after inventing breakthrough treatments. Here are a few that I've been following closely: Amarin Corp. (NASDAQ:AMRN): Vascepa could quickly become a blockbuster Amarin's claim to fame is a product known as Vascepa. The treatment is a single-molecule product that consists of an omega-3 fatty acid. Derived from fish through a stringent and complex Food and Drug Administration-regulated process, Vascepa is free of impurities and provides an isolated, single-molecule active ingredient. At the moment, Vascepa is approved as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride levels in adult patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia. While this indication has led to sales, it is a relatively narrow indication with a limited market potential. Nonetheless, the company may break into the big leagues in September. Amarin is currently awaiting a decision from the FDA with regard to a supplemental New Drug Application. The application was submitted in hopes of expanding the label to include a blockbuster indication. If it is approved, Vascepa will be the first drug that is indicated to reduce residual cardiovascular risk in patients with statin-managed LDL-C cholesterol, but experience persistent elevated triglycerides. That's a big deal for two reasons: If the sNDA is approved, it will greatly expand the patient population that could benefit from treatment with Vascepa. Of course, with a greatly expanded addressable patient population comes a greatly expanded revenue opportunity. Moreover, the American Heart Association used to recommend patients that fall into this category take a baby aspirin daily to mitigate cardiovascular risk. However, the organization recently pulled this recommendation, leaving the patient population with no available options. So demand is likely to be very high from the very beginning. It's also worth mentioning that the Prescription Drug User Fee Act date, or the date that the FDA will make a decision, for the sNDA is Sept. 28. That's just around the corner! Considering this, Amarin is a compelling opportunity to pay attention to. |
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| aus der Diskussion: | Amarin - The Science Of Lipid Therapy |
| Autor (Datum des Eintrages): | Magnetfeldfredy (07.08.19 09:36:41) |
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