United Therapeutics' Challenges FDA Over Liquidia's Drug Approval Process, Clocks Strong Q4 Earnings
Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh
United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ:UTHR) has initiated legal action against the FDA over the approval process of Liquidia Corporation's (NASDAQ:LQDA) drug, claiming the FDA allowed Liquidia to improperly amend an existing new drug application for a second indication for PH-ILD, rather than requiring a new application. United Therapeutics argues this bypasses a potential 30-month stay on approval due to patent infringement litigation. Meanwhile, United Therapeutics reported strong Q4 earnings, with a 25% increase in sales and a significant rise in EPS.
February 21, 2024 | 6:17 pm
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Liquidia Corporation is facing a legal challenge from United Therapeutics over its drug approval process with the FDA, which could impact its ability to get final approval for PH-ILD.
The legal action initiated by United Therapeutics against the FDA, concerning Liquidia's drug approval process, could lead to a delay in final approval for PH-ILD. This uncertainty is likely to negatively impact LQDA's stock price in the short term.
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United Therapeutics reported strong Q4 earnings, with a significant increase in sales and EPS, and is involved in a legal battle against the FDA over Liquidia's drug approval process.
The strong Q4 earnings report, with a significant increase in sales and EPS, is likely to have a positive impact on UTHR's stock price in the short term. The legal action against the FDA could also be seen positively if investors believe it will protect UTHR's market exclusivity.
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