- Total preliminary net revenues for the fourth quarter were $161.3 million, an increase of 21% compared to the same period in 2023.
- The U.S., Germany, France and Japan contributed $107.2 million, $17.7 million, $16.0 million and $8.5 million, respectively, with other active markets contributing $9.9 million.
- Revenue in Greater China from Novocure's partnership with Zai Lab totaled $2.0 million.
- Improved approval rates in the U.S. resulted in $8.3 million of increased net revenue from prior period claims during the quarter, which we believe should not be considered in our 2025 baseline. This is in addition to the $14.0 million of increased revenue from prior period claims disclosed through the third quarter.
- Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $959.9 million as of December 31, 2024.
Operational updates for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024:
- As of December 31, 2024, there were 4,126 total active patients on TTFields therapy globally.
- 1,520 Optune Gio prescriptions were received in the quarter, consistent with the same period in 2023. Optune Gio prescriptions from the U.S., Germany, France and Japan contributed 897; 190; 194 and 109 prescriptions, respectively, with the remaining 130 prescriptions received from other active markets.
- As of December 31, 2024, there were 4,077 active Optune Gio patients on therapy. Active Optune Gio patients from the U.S., Germany, France and Japan contributed 2,161; 564; 426 and 420 active patients, respectively, with the remaining 506 active patients contributed by other active markets.
- On October 15, 2024, Optune Lua was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) concurrently with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors or docetaxel, in adults who have progressed on or after a platinum-based regimen. As of December 31, 2024, 52 Optune Lua prescriptions were received for NSCLC.
- As of December 31, 2024, there were 20 active NSCLC patients on Optune Lua. Additionally, there were 29 active mesothelioma patients on Optune Lua around the globe.
- In Q1 2026, Novocure intends to stop reporting new prescriptions and focus on active patients by indication and material market as the key operating statistic.