Ash Verma's questions to Avadel Pharmaceuticals PLC (AVDL) leadership • Q1 2025
Question
On behalf of Ash Verma at UBS, a question was asked about Avadel's confidence in preventing a competitor from blocking a future IH approval with another injunction. Further questions covered goals for the patient mix and the potential impact of generic entry in 2026 on market pricing.
Answer
CEO Gregory Divis expressed confidence, citing Avadel's track record of success in overcoming legal challenges and establishing LUMRYZ's clinical superiority. On patient mix, CFO Thomas McHugh reiterated the focus is on growing all patient segments. Regarding generics, Divis stated he expects minimal impact, similar to the current authorized generic, and believes LUMRYZ is well-positioned to capture patients who may be required to step-through a generic first.