All entries for: Horizon Therapeutics

During HZNP’s earnings call, Madhu Kumar of Goldman Sachs inquired whether the Inflation Reduction Act’s drug pricing provisions have altered corporate strategy regarding indication expansions on approved drugs and pipeline candidates.

• Income Taxes: “Pending further guidance, it is possible that the IRA could increase our tax liability, which could in turn adversely impact our business and future profitability. The IRA or future changes in U.S. tax laws could have a material adverse impact on the value of our deferred tax assets and liabilities, could result in significant one-time charges, and could increase our future U.S. tax expense.” • General Impact: “The IRA permits HHS to implement many of these provisions through guidance, as opposed to regulation, for the initial years. It is currently unclear how the IRA will be effectuated but it is likely to have a significant negative impact on the pharmaceutical industry”