Questcor (QCOR) Sees Multi-Billion Market Opportunity for Acthar in MS, IS, NS Patients

June 6, 2012 8:59 AM EDT Send to a Friend
Questcor (Nasdaq: QCOR) is trading higher Wednesday following presentation of data from the company for its Acthar drug at the Jefferies 2012 Global Healthcare Conference in New York.

Data show that paid vials for nephrotic syndrome, (NS) were 100 to 110 in May, from 94 in April, multiple sclerosis (MS) at 360 to 370 in May, from 339 the prior month, and infantile spasms (IS) to a range of 30 to 35, from 31 in April. Overall, shipped vials in May expected at 1,560, from 1,350 in April.

Total market opportunity for Acthar is $3 billion.

Estimated annualized net sales run rate for Acthar is the following:
  • MS - $160 million to $175 million


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