Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<li>After two rejections, Mesoblast has finally received FDA approval for its first drug. Celltrion has received FDA approval for its Stelara biosimilar, which will be launched in February 2025.</li>
<li>Peptidream has become eligible for a milestone payment. Sumitomo Pharma is strengthening R&amp;D for regenerative medicine and cell therapy business. Astellas Pharma in-licenses technology for developing neurology drugs.</li>
<li>Hansoh Pharmaceutical granted an exclusive global license to Merck for its pre-clinical drug candidate. Lupin received FDA approval to market generic version of blockbuster Descovy tablets.</li>
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After two rejections, Mesoblast has finally received FDA approval for its first drug. Celltrion has received FDA approval for its Stelara biosimilar, which will be launched in February 2025.
Peptidream has become eligible for a milestone payment. Sumitomo Pharma is strengthening R&amp;D for regenerative medicine and cell therapy business. Astellas Pharma in-licenses technology for developing neurology drugs.
Hansoh Pharmaceutical granted an exclusive global license to Merck for its pre-clinical drug candidate. Lupin received FDA approval to market generic version of blockbuster Descovy tablets.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Dec 22)- Mesoblast, Celltrion, Peptidream, Astellas, Hansoh, Lupin

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<li>China's NMPA aims to redouble efforts to facilitate research and market registration of homegrown innovative drugs, while speeding up the introduction of novel foreign drugs to the domestic market.</li>
<li>Since the BoJ interest rate hike in July, the Yen appreciated ~5% to ¥142.74. Considerable amount of appreciation may be dilutive on the overall performance of export-oriented healthcare industry.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sigma-healthcare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15966:1" rel="noopener">Sigma Healthcare (SIG AU)</a> has offered remedial measure to alleviate preliminary anti-competition concerns raised by ACCC in relation to its proposed merger with CWG.</li>
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China's NMPA aims to redouble efforts to facilitate research and market registration of homegrown innovative drugs, while speeding up the introduction of novel foreign drugs to the domestic market.
Since the BoJ interest rate hike in July, the Yen appreciated ~5% to ¥142.74. Considerable amount of appreciation may be dilutive on the overall performance of export-oriented healthcare industry.

Sigma Healthcare (SIG AU) has offered remedial measure to alleviate preliminary anti-competition concerns raised by ACCC in relation to its proposed merger with CWG.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Oct 6)-Strong Yen Impact, Sigma's Remedial Measures, Mesoblast's Fund Raise

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<li>In last month’s monetary policy decision, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept interest rate unchanged at 4.35%.</li>
<li>According to a Reuters poll, a majority of the economists predicted interest rates to remain unchanged in the current quarter, followed by a 25bps cut to 4.10% in 4Q24.</li>
<li>Amid possible rate cut talks both in the domestic as well as the U.S. market, we want to take a look at Australian biotech companies.</li>
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In last month’s monetary policy decision, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept interest rate unchanged at 4.35%.
According to a Reuters poll, a majority of the economists predicted interest rates to remain unchanged in the current quarter, followed by a 25bps cut to 4.10% in 4Q24.
Amid possible rate cut talks both in the domestic as well as the U.S. market, we want to take a look at Australian biotech companies.


Australian Biotech Companies Amid Talk of Likely Interest Rate Cut

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Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/clinuvel-pharmaceuticals-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17714:1" rel="noopener">Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (CUV AU)</a> released positive update from its CUV151 study, which was evaluating the DNA-repair capacity of afamelanotide on skin of healthy volunteers exposed to UV radiation.</li>
<li>Riding on high trajectory of lead therapy, Scenesse, thanks to the prescriber network growth, treatment demand, and number of prescriptions, Clinuvel has been consistently reporting profitable revenue growth.</li>
<li>Greater patient outreach to be facilitated by more specialty centers able to administer Scenesse in the U.S., expanding geographic footprint, and future label expansions are future growth engines.</li>
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Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (CUV AU) released positive update from its CUV151 study, which was evaluating the DNA-repair capacity of afamelanotide on skin of healthy volunteers exposed to UV radiation.
Riding on high trajectory of lead therapy, Scenesse, thanks to the prescriber network growth, treatment demand, and number of prescriptions, Clinuvel has been consistently reporting profitable revenue growth.
Greater patient outreach to be facilitated by more specialty centers able to administer Scenesse in the U.S., expanding geographic footprint, and future label expansions are future growth engines.


Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (CUV AU): Positive Clinical Trial Result; Base Business Going Strong

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/clinuvel-pharmaceuticals-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17714:1" rel="noopener">Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (CUV AU)</a> recorded 19% YoY revenue growth in H1FY23, driven by the growth of network of prescriber, treatment demand, and number of prescriptions of Scenesse.  </li>
<li>In March, Clinuvel announced the test launch of the first dermatocosmetic product Cyacêlle, a polychromatic screen, formulated to protect skin against ultraviolet A &amp; B and high-energy visible lights.</li>
<li>Clinuvel has published encouraging initial readouts of the DNA repair programs. In March 2023, the company has initiated Prénumbra Instant trial in acute ischemic stroke patients.</li>
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Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (CUV AU) recorded 19% YoY revenue growth in H1FY23, driven by the growth of network of prescriber, treatment demand, and number of prescriptions of Scenesse.  
In March, Clinuvel announced the test launch of the first dermatocosmetic product Cyacêlle, a polychromatic screen, formulated to protect skin against ultraviolet A &amp; B and high-energy visible lights.
Clinuvel has published encouraging initial readouts of the DNA repair programs. In March 2023, the company has initiated Prénumbra Instant trial in acute ischemic stroke patients.


Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (CUV AU): Portfolio Expansion Ensures Continued Profitable Growth

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Mesoblast Limited provides biomedical services. The Company develops drugs for cardiovascular diseases, oncology, hematology, and spine orthopedic disorders treatment. Mesoblast conducts its business worldwide.

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (Dec 22)- Mesoblast, Celltrion, Peptidream, Astellas, Hansoh, Lupin

Mesoblast got FDA approval for its first drug, while Betta Pharma, Celltrion, and Lupin also received some major FDA approvals. Pharma companies...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Oct 6)-Strong Yen Impact, Sigma's Remedial Measures, Mesoblast's Fund Raise

BoJ interest rate hike leads to Yen appreciation, potentially impacting export-oriented healthcare industry. Sigma Healthcare addresses anti...

Tina Banerjee

Australian Biotech Companies Amid Talk of Likely Interest Rate Cut

RBA keeps interest rates steady at 4.35%, while economists predict possible cut to 4.10% in 4Q24. Australian biotech companies should be in focus...

Tina Banerjee

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (CUV AU): Positive Clinical Trial Result; Base Business Going Strong

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals reported positive results from CUV151 study on DNA-repair capacity of afamelanotide. Expanding patient reach of Scenesse...

Tina Banerjee

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (CUV AU): Portfolio Expansion Ensures Continued Profitable Growth

Clinuvel recorded double-digit revenue growth in H1FY23, backed by strong uptake of Scenesse. This year, the company launched its first...

Tina Banerjee

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (Dec 22)- Mesoblast, Celltrion, Peptidream, Astellas, Hansoh, Lupin

Mesoblast got FDA approval for its first drug, while Betta Pharma, Celltrion, and Lupin also received some major FDA approvals. Pharma companies...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Oct 6)-Strong Yen Impact, Sigma's Remedial Measures, Mesoblast's Fund Raise

BoJ interest rate hike leads to Yen appreciation, potentially impacting export-oriented healthcare industry. Sigma Healthcare addresses anti...

Tina Banerjee

Australian Biotech Companies Amid Talk of Likely Interest Rate Cut

​RBA keeps interest rates steady at 4.35%, while economists predict possible cut to 4.10% in 4Q24. Australian biotech companies should be in focus...

Tina Banerjee

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (CUV AU): Positive Clinical Trial Result; Base Business Going Strong

​Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals reported positive results from CUV151 study on DNA-repair capacity of afamelanotide. Expanding patient reach of Scenesse...

Tina Banerjee

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (CUV AU): Portfolio Expansion Ensures Continued Profitable Growth

Clinuvel recorded double-digit revenue growth in H1FY23, backed by strong uptake of Scenesse. This year, the company launched its first...

Tina Banerjee

RBA keeps interest rates steady at 4.35%, while economists predict possible cut to 4.10% in 4Q24. Australian biotech companies should be in focus...

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals reported positive results from CUV151 study on DNA-repair capacity of afamelanotide. Expanding patient reach of Scenesse...