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Sentiment Behind FDA Approval of Alexza's (ALXA) Adusave Improves; Shares Higher Today

December 20, 2012 12:31 PM EST
Alexza Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALXA) is higher on the session amid positive sentiment behind its Adasuve receiving FDA approval tomorrow.

Last week, Alexza reported that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) issued a positive opinion on Adusave, though the FDA has been less forgiving (two CRLs on Adusave and counting).

A Seeking Alpha article out today interviews Roth Capital's Scott Henry, whom is the head of healthcare research at the firm.

In short, Henry expects the FDA to issue a PDUFA date for Adusave. He also expects U.S. sales of $13 million, $74 million, $134 million, and $207 million for years 2013 to 2016.

Shares are up 12 percent today on heavy volume.


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