Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Jazz Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: JAZZ) will present at the Jefferies Virtual London Healthcare Conference on November 17, 2020, at 1:10 p.m. EST. Daniel Swisher, President and COO, will provide a company overview and financial update. Interested parties can access the live audio webcast through the Jazz Pharmaceuticals website, where an archive will be available for one week post-event. The company focuses on developing innovative medicines for serious diseases in neuroscience and oncology, serving patients across more than 90 countries.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals announced the presentation of 11 company-sponsored abstracts and several others at the 62nd ASH Annual Meeting from December 5-8, 2020. This record number of accepted abstracts underscores Jazz's commitment to research in hematology and oncology. Highlights include five-year results from the Phase 3 study of Vyxeos in older adults with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and data on Defitelio for veno-occlusive disease. The virtual event reflects the company's dedication to addressing urgent therapeutic needs in blood cancers.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) reported strong third-quarter 2020 results, with total revenues of $600.9 million, a 12% increase from the previous year. The launch of Zepzelca contributed $36.9 million in sales, significantly driving growth in the oncology segment. GAAP net income rose to $148.2 million, or $2.64 per share, while adjusted EPS increased to $4.31. The company raised its 2020 financial guidance, anticipating total revenues of $2.320 - $2.380 billion. Key product launches and R&D progress, including FDA approval of Xywav, highlight a positive trajectory despite COVID-19 challenges.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals announced the publication of a Phase 3 study on Xywav, an oral solution for treating cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness in narcolepsy patients. The study demonstrated statistically significant improvements (p<0.0001) in the frequency of cataplexy attacks and Epworth Sleepiness Scale scores compared to placebo. Xywav has FDA approval and features a formulation with 92% less sodium than traditional treatments. Jazz plans to launch Xywav in Q4 2020, enhancing treatment options for narcolepsy patients.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: JAZZ) will host a webcast on October 26, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. EDT to discuss the commercial launch of Xywav™, approved by the FDA on July 21, 2020 for narcolepsy treatment. The solution will be available in early November. The presentation will include insights on sodium intake's effects on cardiovascular health and the evaluation of Xywav for idiopathic hypersomnia. The webcast can be accessed through Jazz Pharmaceuticals' website.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) announced it will report its 2020 third quarter financial results on November 2, 2020, after market close. The company will host a live audio webcast at 4:30 p.m. EST to discuss these results and provide a business update. Interested parties can access the webcast via the Jazz Pharmaceuticals website. A replay will be available for one week.

Headquartered in Dublin, Jazz focuses on developing life-changing medicines in neuroscience and oncology.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals and PharmaMar will present new data for Zepzelca™ (lurbinectedin) at the IASLC 2020 North America Conference on Lung Cancer from October 16-17, 2020. The focus will be on outcomes from the Phase 2 basket trial in small cell lung cancer (SCLC), highlighting patients suitable for platinum re-challenge and those who demonstrated a response. Zepzelca is FDA-approved for metastatic SCLC after platinum-based chemotherapy. Continued approval may depend on further clinical validation.

On October 8, 2020, Jazz Pharmaceuticals announced positive top-line results from a Phase 3 study of Xywav (calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium oxybates) in adults with idiopathic hypersomnia. The study showed significant improvements in excessive daytime sleepiness, with a p-value <0.0001 for key endpoints, including the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. There were no new safety concerns reported. Jazz plans to submit the data for FDA approval as a supplemental New Drug Application in early 2021, following the Fast Track designation granted in September 2020.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: JAZZ) has launched the Find the Right Fit program, aimed at educating patients about secondary acute myeloid leukemia (sAML) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Developed with the MDS Foundation and Cancer Support Community, this initiative provides valuable resources like articles, videos, and patient stories to help those newly diagnosed. The program emphasizes the criticality of education in managing treatment options for patients facing the challenges of sAML, which comprises about 30% of AML cases.