Release Date: February 26, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Q: How does the strong stock performance and earnings impact Mirum's business development and capital allocation strategies? A: Christopher Peetz, CEO, explained that Mirum's strong financial position allows the company to pursue acquisitions and roll up rare disease products, creating value. Eric Bjerkholt, CFO, added that the convertible notes maturing in four years do not significantly impact current plans, and the company has flexibility for business development opportunities.
Q: What assumptions support the $1 billion revenue potential for MRM-3379 in Fragile X syndrome? A: Christopher Peetz, CEO, stated that the market potential is based on a 50,000-patient market for male Fragile X patients in the U.S., with substantial upside beyond $1 billion. Joanne Quan, CMO, added that PDE4D's expression in the brain suggests potential applications in other intellectual disability conditions.
Q: What is the current market penetration for LIVMARLI in Alagille syndrome, and what drives future growth? A: Christopher Peetz, CEO, noted that penetration is around 40% for eligible U.S. patients, with growth driven by further penetration, new diagnoses, and weight-based dosing adjustments over time.
Q: How will the recent approval of CTEXLI for CTX affect sales? A: Christopher Peetz, CEO, explained that the approval allows for converting existing chenodiol patients to CTEXLI and aims to increase diagnosis rates, gradually improving sales by reaching more patients earlier.
Q: What is the patient mix for LIVMARLI between Alagille syndrome and PFIC, and how will it evolve? A: Christopher Peetz, CEO, stated that most LIVMARLI patients are currently Alagille syndrome patients, but there has been a significant increase in PFIC patient starts, contributing to new patient growth.
Q: How will the commercial team expand for the potential label expansion of LIVMARLI in cholestatic pruritus? A: Christopher Peetz, CEO, indicated that no expansion is needed as the same prescribers for Alagille syndrome and PFIC will handle the expanded indication.
Q: How does the VANTAGE study account for prior OCA use in PBC patients? A: Joanne Quan, CMO, mentioned that prior OCA use has not been a significant issue, and enrollment has increased since interim results. Most VANTAGE study patients are first-line, before OCA or new PPARs use.
Q: What is the expected timeline for top-line data from the volixibat study in PSC? A: Christopher Peetz, CEO, stated that top-line data is expected approximately six months after enrollment completion, which is on track for the second half of the year.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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