Questcor (QCOR) Comments on Insurance Policy Bulletin; Does Not See Material Impact

September 19, 2012 2:37 PM EDT Send to a Friend
Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOR) today commented on information regarding an insurance policy bulletin issued with respect to the Company's primary product H.P. Acthar® Gel (repository corticotropin injection) ("Acthar").

The Company is continuing to review the Clinical Policy Bulletin related to Acthar from Aetna Inc. ("Aetna"). Currently, the Company does not believe that the bulletin represents a material change in insurance coverage for Acthar by Aetna. During 2012, Aetna has accounted for approximately 5% of the Company's shipped prescriptions for Acthar. Based on its current assessment of the Clinical Policy Bulletin, the Company does not believe that the bulletin will have a material impact on the Company's results of operations.


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