Archive for May, 2013
Transcept: Throwing in the Towel on Intermezzo (TSPT, $3.56)
Intermezzo was launched by Transcept’s marketing partner Purdue in April 2012. I believed then and now that it is a highly effective product and fills a unique niche for middle of the night insomnia. Sales in 2012 were disappointing, but Purdue stepped up in major way to relaunch the product late last year with a […]
Transcept: Throwing in the Towel on Intermezzo (TSPT, $3.59)
Intermezzo was launched by Transcept’s marketing partner Purdue in April 2012. I believed then and now that it is a highly effective product and fills a unique niche for middle of the night insomnia. Sales in 2012 were disappointing, but Purdue stepped up in major way to relaunch the product late last year with a […]
Northwest Biotherapeutics: Moving DC Vax-L Rapidly Forward and Starting DC Vax Direct Trials (NWBO, $3.63)
Investment Thesis This report is an update based on a number of recent events. I discuss encouraging long term survival results for DC Vax-L that is unprecedented in glioblastoma multiforme. I also go over the phase III trial progress for DC Vax-L and the compassionate use program that will proceed abreast of the phase III […]
Cadence Pharmaceuticals: Ofirmev Launch is Strong; Resolution of Patent Issues Could Be Soon (CADX, $6.86)
Investment Thesis On May 31, 2012, I wrote a blog on Cadence entitled ” Ofirmev Launch has Gained Traction: Reiterate Buy ” when the stock was at $2.72. At that time the stock was still suffering from the widespread investor concern that the Ofirmev launch was a disappointment and that a legal challenge from generic […]
A.P. Pharma: Management Change is a Positive for the Stock (APPA.OB, $0.39)
Introduction This report deals with the just announced management change at A.P. Pharma (APPA.OB) and the positive impact that I believe it will have on the stock. It does not get into an in-depth discussion of the fundamentals and financial projections for the Company. For those wanting more background, I would refer you to past […]
Neuralstem: Anticipating More Efficacy Data from ALS Trial (CUR, $1.18)
Investment Opinion and Thesis I am continuing to recommend purchase of Neuralstem. The Company has completed its first trial in humans, a 15 patient phase I trial in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. Results of this trial have indicated that the surgical procedure used to implant the cells and the cells themselves are safe, which […]