Vanda Pharma Stock Price, News & Analysis

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VNDA) achieved a significant legal victory in its jet lag FOIA litigation against the FDA. A federal court ruled in favor of Vanda on March 27, 2023, granting them access to records related to the FDA's review of Vanda's supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Hetlioz® (tasimelteon). Despite the FDA's claims of potential harm from disclosure, the court determined that transparency is essential for scientific progress. This ruling emphasizes the need for the FDA to collaborate with drug innovators to foster advancements in public health.

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: VNDA) announced the appointment of Dr. Tage Honoré to its Board of Directors, effective March 15, 2023. His addition increases the board to six members, with five being independent. Dr. Honoré brings extensive experience from leadership roles at companies like Novo Nordisk and Novartis, as well as a strong background in scientific research, including over 100 peer-reviewed articles. Vanda's CEO, Mihael H. Polymeropoulos, expressed confidence in Dr. Honoré's ability to contribute to the company's innovative therapy development.

Vanda Pharmaceuticals reported Q4 2022 revenues of $64.5 million, marking a 5% decrease from Q4 2021. Full-year 2022 revenues totaled $254.4 million, also a 5% decline compared to 2021. HETLIOZ® sales decreased by 9% to $40.1 million due to reimbursement issues for Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder, while Fanapt® saw a slight increase of 2% to $24.4 million. Net income for Q4 was $6.9 million, down from $7.1 million in Q4 2021. The company remains optimistic about pipeline advancements, including upcoming regulatory filings and ongoing clinical studies. However, uncertainties surrounding HETLIOZ® patent litigation hinder 2023 financial guidance.

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: VNDA) is set to release its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results on February 8, 2023, after market close. A conference call is scheduled for 4:30 PM ET on the same day, where management will discuss financial results and corporate activities. Interested parties can access the call by dialing 1-800-715-9871 (domestic) or 1-646-307-1963 (international) using passcode 4734670. The call will also be archived on Vanda's website. A replay will be available from 8:30 PM ET on February 8 until 8:30 PM ET on February 15.

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: VNDA) will participate in the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco on January 12, 2023. The corporate presentation is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time (3:00 p.m. Eastern Time) and will be accessible live on Vanda's corporate website. Investors are advised to log in early for registration and software setup. An archived link of the presentation will be available for 30 days post-event. Vanda focuses on developing innovative therapies to meet high unmet medical needs.