Jefferies Remains Ultra-Bullish on Amarin (AMRN) Ahead of Commercialization Decision

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Did Amarin (AMRN) Just Thread the Needle or is There More NCE Heartache Ahead?

November 9, 2012 11:45 AM EST

Amarin Corporation (NASDAQ: AMRN) investors have been put through the wringer over the past few months. After gloriously winning FDA approval for Vascepa in July, shareholders have frighteningly watched gains slip away related to the ever-allusive NCE status. However, clues now suggest things are finally coming to a head.

During its quarterly conference call yesterday the company stated it is still evaluating three paths to commercialization of Vascepa: 1. an acquisition, 2. a strategic collaboration, 3. or self-commercialization (which could include third-party support). The company indicated... More

Amarin Corp Plc (AMRN) Posts Q3 adj.Loss of 26c/Share; Updates on Vascepa Approvals, Exclusivity

November 8, 2012 4:29 PM EST

Amarin Corp Plc (NASDAQ: AMRN) reported Q3 EPS of ($0.26), $0.04 worse than the analyst estimate of ($0.22).

Vascepa regulatory update

On July 26, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) capsules (formerly known as AMR101) as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (TG >500mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia. The only reported adverse reaction with an incidence >2% and greater than placebo in Vascepa treated patients was arthralgia (2.3% for Vascepa, 1.0% for placebo). The approved label shows that Vascepa, compared to placebo, reduces TG's, Apo B, non-HDL-C,... More