On November 8, 2023 Assertio Holdings, Inc. ("Assertio" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ASRT), a specialty pharmaceutical company that acquires, commercializes and develops safe and effective therapies that make a difference in the lives of patients, reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 (Press release, Assertio Holdings, NOV 8, 2023, View Source [SID1234639223]).
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"Our third quarter results were disappointing, with the loss of Indocin exclusivity and Rolvedon results below expectations driving significant charges to our net income. While we are learning that certain aspects of the acquisition may not be everything we initially expected, we did not buy Spectrum just for the third quarter. The addition of Rolvedon diversifies and extends our portfolio’s duration, plus brings improved commercial access and business-to-business contracting teams that are important to our strategic direction," said Dan Peisert, CEO of Assertio. "We have taken immediate steps to improve the business and remain committed to building a strategic path for Rolvedon’s long-term sustainable growth."
"Despite these headwinds, Assertio’s innovative non-personal platform continues to drive profitable growth on our other assets. Sympazan achieved another new monthly high on a 4% increase in total prescription volume quarter over quarter, and new payor coverage drove volumes and Net Product Sales for Otrexup up 4% and 6%, respectively, for the nine months year-to-date," said Peisert. "We have built this platform to scale and accommodate assets across a variety of therapeutic categories as we continue to pursue additional licensing and acquisition opportunities that can leverage these capabilities, bringing further value to Assertio and capitalizing on our existing liquidity."