Press Release
Evoke Pharma Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Net product sales increased by 94% from Q1 2022
New cumulative prescribers up by 17% from Q4 2022
Doubled patient enrollment since Q1 2022; 127% increase
“We are pleased to witness a solid uptick in most categories of our sales growth indicators – net revenue, fills, cumulative prescribers and patient enrollments over the course of the first quarter of 2023. Looking back at our sales metrics in Q4 2022, we returned to normal levels of upward revenue growth and recorded
“Insights from a recent survey, market data analysis, and patient and healthcare provider anecdotes, demonstrate the need for GIMOTI in the marketplace and we believe that the incremental growth in our sales metrics confirms this sentiment. Our current sales performance coupled with the Company’s recent corporate achievements particularly on the intellectual property front, we believe in the commercial success of GIMOTI while improving the quality of life for patients living with gastroparesis,” concluded
First Quarter 2023 Developments and Recent Progress
- Further strengthened intellectual property estate
- Successfully settled
Teva Pharmaceuticals lawsuit with dismissal from both parties, ending Teva’s attempt of a ParagraphIV ANDA certification - Granted new
U.S. patent (No. 11,628,150) covering the nasal solution of metoclopramide and its characteristics when formulated - Newly listed
U.S. patent (No. 11,628,150) in theU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) “Orange Book”
- Successfully settled
- Presented healthcare resource utilization real-world data analyses at leading medical meetings
- Data abstract suggesting that GIMOTI (nasal metoclopramide) patients experience a lower use of healthcare resources compared to patients receiving oral metoclopramide accepted and presented in DDW’s distinguished plenary session
- Compelling real-world data presented at
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) 2023 also demonstrating the mitigated use of healthcare resources amongst patients treated with GIMOTI
First Quarter 2023 Financial Review
For the first quarter of 2023, net product sales were approximately
For the first quarter of 2023, selling, general and administrative expenses were approximately
Total operating expenses for the first quarter of 2023 were approximately
As of
About Evoke Pharma, Inc.
Evoke is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused primarily on the development of drugs to treat GI disorders and diseases. The company developed, commercialized and markets GIMOTI, a nasal spray formulation of metoclopramide, for the relief of symptoms associated with acute and recurrent diabetic gastroparesis in adults.
Diabetic gastroparesis is a GI disorder affecting millions of patients worldwide, in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents resulting in serious GI symptoms as well as other systemic complications. The gastric delay caused by gastroparesis can compromise absorption of orally administered medications. Prior to FDA approval to commercially market GIMOTI, metoclopramide was only available in oral and injectable formulations and remains the only drug currently approved in
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About Gimoti® (metoclopramide) nasal spray
GIMOTI is indicated for the relief of symptoms in adults with acute and recurrent diabetic gastroparesis. Important Safety Information
WARNING: TARDIVE DYSKINESIA
- Metoclopramide can cause tardive dyskinesia (TD), a serious movement disorder that is often irreversible. The risk of developing TD increases with duration of treatment and total cumulative dosage.
- Discontinue GIMOTI in patients who develop signs or symptoms of TD. In some patients, symptoms may lessen or resolve after metoclopramide is stopped.
- Avoid treatment with metoclopramide (all dosage forms and routes of administration) for longer than 12 weeks because of the increased risk of developing TD with longer-term use.
GIMOTI is not recommended for use in:
- Pediatric patients due to the risk of developing tardive dyskinesia (TD) and other extrapyramidal symptoms as well as the risk of methemoglobinemia in neonates.
- Moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B or C), moderate or severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 60 mL/minute), and patients concurrently using strong CYP2D6 inhibitors due to the risk of increased drug exposure and adverse reactions.
GIMOTI is contraindicated:
- In patients with a history of tardive dyskinesia (TD) or a dystonic reaction to metoclopramide.
- When stimulation of gastrointestinal motility might be dangerous (e.g., in the presence of gastrointestinal hemorrhage mechanical obstruction, or perforation).
- In patients with pheochromocytoma or other catecholamine-releasing paragangliomas. Metoclopramide may cause a hypertensive/pheochromocytoma crisis, probably due to release of catecholamines from the tumor.
- In patients with epilepsy. Metoclopramide may increase the frequency and severity of seizures.
- In patients with hypersensitivity to metoclopramide. Reactions have included laryngeal and glossal angioedema and bronchospasm.
Potential adverse reactions associated with metoclopramide include: Tardive dyskinesia (TD), other extrapyramidal effects (EPS), parkinsonism symptoms, motor restlessness, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), depression, suicidal ideation and suicide, hypertension, fluid retention, hyperprolactinemia, effects on the ability to drive and operate machinery. Most common adverse reactions (≥5%) for GIMOTI are: dysgeusia, headache, and fatigue. These are not all of the possible side effects of GIMOTI. Call your doctor for medical advice about whether you should take GIMOTI and the possible risk factors and side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to FDA.
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Safe Harbor Statement
Evoke cautions you that statements included in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “intend,” “target,” “project,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negatives of these terms or other similar expressions. These statements are based on the company’s current beliefs and expectations. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding: potential future prescribing trends for GIMOTI based on Evoke’s or EVERSANA’s marketing efforts; Evoke’s commercialization plans, including its plans to increase awareness of and access to GIMOTI and change the standard of care for diabetic gastroparesis; and Evoke’s future capital requirements, including whether Evoke’s cash and cash equivalents and future cash flows from net product sales will be sufficient to fund its operations into the fourth quarter of 2023 . The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by Evoke that any of its plans will be achieved. Actual results may differ from those set forth in this press release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in Evoke’s business, including, without limitation: Evoke’s and EVERSANA’s ability to successfully drive market demand for GIMOTI; Evoke’s ability to obtain additional financing as needed to support its operations; the COVID-19 pandemic may continue to disrupt Evoke’s and EVERSANA’s business operations impairing the ability to commercialize GIMOTI and Evoke’s ability to generate product revenue; Evoke’s dependence on third parties for the manufacture of GIMOTI; Evoke is entirely dependent on the success of GIMOTI; inadequate efficacy or unexpected adverse side effects relating to GIMOTI that could result in recalls or product liability claims; Evoke’s ability to maintain intellectual property protection for GIMOTI; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in Evoke’s prior press releases and in the periodic reports it files with the
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Financial Statements to Follow
| Condensed Balance Sheets | ||||||||
| (unaudited) | ||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current Assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 8,212,804 | $ | 9,843,699 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 687,302 | 624,832 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses | 671,386 | 952,954 | ||||||
| Inventory, net | 364,867 | 289,378 | ||||||
| Other current assets | 11,551 | 11,551 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 9,947,910 | 11,722,414 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use asset | 91,397 | 129,074 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 10,039,307 | $ | 11,851,488 | ||||
| Liabilities and stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Current Liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 1,185,925 | $ | 934,312 | ||||
| Accrued compensation | 400,251 | 591,158 | ||||||
| Operating lease liability | 91,397 | 129,074 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 1,677,573 | 1,654,544 | ||||||
| Long-term liabilities | ||||||||
| Note payable | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 | ||||||
| Accrued interest payable | 1,235,583 | 1,112,295 | ||||||
| Total long-term liabilities | 6,235,583 | 6,112,295 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 7,913,156 | 7,766,839 | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
| Common stock, |
334 | 334 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 120,016,030 | 119,731,458 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (117,890,213 | ) | (115,647,143 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 2,126,151 | 4,084,649 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 10,039,307 | $ | 11,851,488 | ||||
| Condensed Statement of Operations | ||||||||
| (unaudited) | ||||||||
| Three Months Ended |
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| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Net product sales | $ | 810,408 | $ | 418,380 | ||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 50,591 | 22,760 | ||||||
| Research and development | 66,990 | 41,717 | ||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 2,847,940 | 2,405,075 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 2,965,521 | 2,469,552 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (2,155,113 | ) | (2,051,172 | ) | ||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||
| Interest income | 35,331 | 795 | ||||||
| Interest expense | (123,288 | ) | (123,288 | ) | ||||
| Total other income (expense) | (87,957 | ) | (122,493 | ) | ||||
| Net loss | $ | (2,243,070 | ) | $ | (2,173,665 | ) | ||
| Net loss per share of common stock, basic and diluted | $ | (0.67 | ) | $ | (0.80 | ) | ||
| Weighted-average shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share | 3,343,070 | 2,731,440 | ||||||
Source: Evoke Pharma, Inc.