Aurinia Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: AUPH) reported Q1 EPS of ($0.15), in-line with the analyst estimate of ($0.15). Revenue for the quarter came in at $30 thousand versus the consensus estimate of $50 thousand.

“We are fortunate that the global COVID-19 pandemic has had minimal impact on Aurinia’s operations, and we have maintained our timelines to ensure the filing of the voclosporin NDA by the end of the second quarter and hopefully obtain approval in early 2021,” commented Peter Greenleaf, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aurinia. “Following the positive AURORA data reported last December we have strengthened the balance sheet, added world-class commercial expertise including the appointments of Timothy, Max, and Joe, and on-boarded a group of extraordinarily talented commercial leaders and additional staff.”

Mr. Greenleaf further stated, “With the establishment of our commercial hub in Maryland, we’re building and preparing for the U.S. launch of voclosporin as the first FDA-approved treatment for lupus nephritis. In addition, the VOS development program remains on target, and we anticipate reporting out top-line results from the Phase 2/3 AUDREY dose-ranging trial of VOS during the fourth quarter of this year.”

Dr. Neil Solomons, Chief Medical Officer of Aurinia commented, “With respect to FSGS, our exploratory study has been open for an extended period and due to the continued difficulty identifying and enrolling primary FSGS patients, we’ve decided to adjust our approach. We are preparing to evaluate voclosporin in other proteinuric kidney diseases, while continuing to support patients who have participated in the FSGS exploratory study. As we work to incorporate these broader populations further updates will be available later this year.”

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