昱展新藥生技股份有限公司 (TPEx 6785) 2026Q1 法說會簡報
Company Overview
公司名稱: 昱展新藥生技股份有限公司 (Alar Pharmaceuticals Inc.) 股票代號: TPEx 6785 法人說明會日期: May, 2026 總經理: 文永順 博士
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Products & Technologies
Pipeline Overview
| Product | Indication | Duration | Preclin | Phase I | Phase II | Phase III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALA-1000 (Buprenorphine) | Opioid use disorder/ Pain Management/ Veterinary pain | 1-month ≥ 3-month | ● | |||
| ALA-2000 (Naltrexone) | Alcohol/ Opioid use disorder | 1-month | ● | |||
| ALA-3000 (Ketamine) | Treatment-resistant depression/ Fibromyalgia | weekly, biweekly, 1-month | ● | |||
| ALA-4000 (Apomorphine) | Parkinson's disease | weekly, biweekly | ● | |||
| ALA-5000 (Cariprazine) | Schizophrenia | 1-month | ● |
ALA-1000 (Opioid Use Disorder (OUD))
ALA-1000 in Human OUD
- Completion of Phase 2 multiple dose PK study and developmental and reproductive toxicology studies.
- Amendment agreement:
- (1) 昱展新藥將持有美國外的全球市場所有權利,包含產品開發、製造、專利智財權及商業化權利。Indivior保有美國的商業化權利,惟昱展新藥仍保有在美國的開發、製造及相關智財權。
- (2) 原合約訂定的開發里程碑金,包含美國及主要市場如歐洲(法德英義等)、日本等,將改為於美國領證後,Indivior一次性支付在美國的商業里程碑金5,000萬美元。
- (3) 銷售分潤權利金方面,起始銷售分潤比例將由10%提升至12.5%,並於達成特定銷售門檻後,由12.5%進一步提前提高至15%之高分潤區間。
- (4) 本次修約未變更銷售里程碑金。
Taiwan Marketing Potential in Pet Pain Management
- Taiwan (2025)¹:
- ~1.5 million pet dogs
- ~1.7 million pet cats
- Osteoarthritis (OA) pain:
- Nearly 40% Dog has OA diagnosed
- 40% Cat has signs of OA pain²
- More than 1 million companion animals are affected by OA pain.
- Additional opportunities may include cancer pain and post-operative pain management.
- ¹ https://www.moa.gov.tw/theme_data.php?theme=news&sub_theme=agri&id=10118
- ² Understanding The New Science Of Canine OA Pain - Zoetis PH. https://www2.ph.zoetis.com/oa-pain/canine-oa-pain
ALA-1000 in Pet Pain Management
- Animals:
-
90% Enhanced Quality of Life*
- More Efficient*
- 100% showed Pain Severity↓
- Treatment Success >80%
- Better Safety Profile
- Known, mild BUP-related AEs
- None or less AEs after 2nd dose
- No drug-related ISRs
- Safe for Renal/Hepatic Impairment
- No OA Structural Progression
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- Pet Owners:
- Time-Saving
- Reduced Burden in
- Daily Dosing
- Frequent Visits
- Anxiety over AEs
- No At-Home Misuse
- Veterinarians:
- Precise In-clinic Administration
- Predictable Follow-ups
- Minimized AEs Risk
- Broader Applicability
- Improved Client Satisfaction
- Abbreviations: BUP: buprenorphine; AE: Adverse event; ISR: Injection site reaction; OA: osteoarthritis
- *Data pooled from the pilot study and the field study
ALA-1000 Efficacy in OA Pain Dogs
-
75% dogs reached treatment success by CBPI¹ higher than Librela™ (45.2%)
- Reached treatment success by Lameness²: >85%
- Improved Quality of Life by HRQL³: >75%
- 100% dogs have pain relief assessed by CBPI PSS
- Analgesic efficacy did not exhibit tolerance: In dogs receiving continuous monthly dosing of ALA-1000 for more than 1 year, no evidence of tolerance was observed based on efficacy assessments.
- ¹ Same definition of treatment success with Librela (From Baseline to Day 28, CBPI (Canine Brief Pain Inventory) Pain Severity Score (PSS) reduce at least 1 grade AND Pain Interference Score (PIS) reduce at least 2 grade in dogs with baseline PSS ≥2 and PIS ≥2)
- ² Same definition of treatment success with PREVICOX (From Baseline to Day 28, Lameness scoring Lameness overall reduce at least 1 grade OR Lameness total reduce at least 2 grade
- ³ Health Related Quality of Life, HRQL, scored by 1-10
ALA-1000 vs. Librela™ | Feature | ALA-1000 (Monthly buprenorphine injection) ALA-3000 eliminates the "Peak-driven" psychotropic side effects, allowing for sustained therapeutic levels without the dissociative distress common in IV/IN routes.
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- Ther Adv Psychopharmacol. 2025 Nov 13;15:20451253251394127. 2) Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2020 Aug;19(8):1031-1040.3) BMC Psychiatry. 2021 Oct 25;21(1):526. 4) Am J Psychiatry. 2019 Jun 1;176(6):428-438.
Psychotropic Safety - Sedation
| Formulation | Cmax | MOAAS Score | Reported Sedation AE | Sedation Risk | Key Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV infusion | High (sharp peak) | NA | ~10-20% | High | Rapid, high peak exposure, require monitoring |
| Intranasal | High (sharp peak) | ≤ 4 (57.4%) moderate or greater sedation | 23% | Moderate to High | Non-invasive, approved therapy, require monitoring |
| SC Injection (ALA-3000) | Controlled/ flattened | 5 (normal) | 0% | Low | Sustained exposure, improved tolerability, reduced AEs |
Stable Plasma Concentrations
- Sustained Therapeutic Levels: Phase 1 pharmacokinetics (PK) data confirms that ALA-3000 achieves and maintains therapeutic plasma concentrations steadily.
- Zero-Order Release Profile: confirmed across all dose levels escalation.
- Flattened PK profile eliminates Cmax-driven CNS side effects.
Exploratory Efficacy
- Change in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS):
- Early onset: MADRS total scores decreased as early as 24 hours post-dose.
- Sustained improvement: From Day 9 to Day 36, Superior to Placebo: -3 to -6 pts (150mg) | -2 to -4 pts (250mg).
- Robust Response rates (≥50% depression reduction):
- Placebo + Oral AD: 36~45% Response
- ALA-3000 (150 mg) + Oral AD: ≥60% Response
- ALA-3000 (250 mg) + Oral AD: 54~69% Response
- Encouraging Remission rates (MADRS ≤10):
- ALA-3000 (150 mg) + Oral AD: 50%
- ALA-3000 (250 mg) + Oral AD: 31%
- Placebo + Oral AD: 18%
Redefining Patient Access & Clinical Care
- CLINICAL EFFICIENCY - Eliminating Monitoring Constraints:
- ALA-3000 has the potential to eliminate mandatory prolonged post-dose monitoring and REMS-related restrictions, removing the 2-hour observation requirement typical of current therapies and improving patient throughput.
- MARKET REACH - Expanding Beyond Boundaries:
- By reducing reliance on specialized psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, ALA-3000 scales treatment to a much broader patient population in primary care settings.
Strategic Competitive Landscape
| Product | API | Stage | Dosing Frequency | AE Risk | Medical Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALA-3000 SC Injection | Racemate KET | P1 completed | Weekly; Biweekly; Monthly | Low fluctuation, steadily low drug levels | Low |
| KET Nasal Spray | Optically pure isomer | Launched | Twice weekly; once weekly; once biweekly | High fluctuation in drug levels, common AEs include dissociation, sedation, etc. | High (Frequent visits & ≥ 2-hour in-clinic monitoring) |
| Psychedelics (nasal spray or oral capsule) | Psilocybin, DMT derivatives | P2 or P3 | Biweekly | High incidence of dissociation | High (Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy) |
Key Milestones (ALA-3000)
- Completion of Phase 1 TRD Patient Study (US)
- Completion of nonclinical fibromyalgia POC
- Submitted pre-IND meeting regarding fibromyalgia
- Patent granted in 54 countries/areas. (expiration 2040)
ALA-4000 (Parkinson's Disease)
Target Product Profile
- Product Overview:
- A transformative drug delivery system designed to solve the "OFF" period fluctuations in Parkinson's Disease patients.
- By utilizing advanced sustained-release technology via SC injection, we provide stable plasma concentrations for 7-14 days.
- Zero Training, Maximum Convenience:
- No specialized and complex devices, and zero home-management stress.
- Simply visit at regular clinics.
Key Clinical Advantages
- Reduced Dosing Frequency: Weekly/Biweekly vs. Daily Oral/continue attached pump
- Steady Pharmacokinetics: Elimination of peaks and troughs
- Superior Safety: Lower risk of nausea and drug-induced dyskinesia
- High Adherence: Optimized for elderly dexterity and compliance.
- Mitigate Injection Site Burden: Decrease invasive puncture numbers and time, tolerable formulation
ALA-4000 Key Advantages
| Feature | ALA-4000 | VYALEV | ONAPGO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingredients | Apomorphine | Foslevodopa and Foscarbidopa | Apomorphine |
| Storage | Ambient temp. | 2°C to 8°C | 20°C to 25°C |
| Administration | SC injection, weekly to biweekly | 24-hour SC pump (change infusion site every 3 day) | 16-hour SC pump (change infusion site every day) |
| Side effect | Potentially reduce incidence and severity | Infusion/catheter site reaction and infection (62%/28%) | Infusion/catheter site reaction and infection (63%/4%), nausea (22%), somnolence (22%) |
| Dosage form | Prefilled syringe (low injection volume) | 120 mg foscarbidopa and 2400 mg foslevodopa per 10 mL (vial) | 98 mg apomorphine HCl per 20 mL (single-dose cartridges) |
| Annual cost | NA | USD 119,000 | USD 100,000 |
| Estimated Peak Annual Sales | NA | USD 2 billion | USD 0.5 billion |
| Approval Year | NA | 2024 | 2025 |
- https://www.vyalev.com/vyalev-pump; https://www.onapgohcp.com/about-onapgo
- All photos within this website are actor portrayals.
Intellectual Property Portfolio
- Global intellectual property portfolio, including composition of matter, polymorph, and formulation.
- Written Opinion of PCT patent:
- International application No. PCT/CN2025/131643
- 1. Statement
- Novelty (N): Claims 1-24 (YES), Claims None (NO)
- Inventive step (IS): Claims 1-24 (YES), Claims None (NO)
- Industrial applicability (IA): Claims 1-24 (YES), Claims None (NO)
ALA-5000 (Schizophrenia)
Advantages of Cariprazine (CAR)
- Fewer Side Effects: Compared with first- and second-generation antipsychotics, CAR is associated with fewer side effects.
- Effective for Negative Symptoms: A first-line treatment option for negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
- Broad Therapeutic Benefits: CAR is also effective in treating bipolar I disorder and major depressive disorder (MDD).
- Potential of Anti-addiction: Preclinical rat models suggest CAR may reduce cocaine-induced reward effects and decrease the likelihood of relapse.¹
- ¹ Román V, Gyertyán I, Sághy K, Kiss B, Szombathelyi Z. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2013
VRAYLAR Global Net Revenues
- Global Net Revenues ($ billion):
- 2021: 1.6
- 2022: 2.0
- 2023: 2.6
- 2024: 3.2
- 2025: 3.621
- Global Vraylar Net Revenues were $905 million in Q1 2026.
- AbbVie Financial Results
ALA-5000 Key Advantages
| Feature | ALA-5000 | VRAYLAR |
|---|---|---|
| Dosage form/Route | Solution, SC (26 G needle), High drug loading rate, Low viscosity | Oral, capsule |
| Dosing frequency | ≥ 1 month | daily |
| Side effect | Potentially less local irritation, AEs | High incidence AEs (Extrapyramidal symptoms, Akathisia) |
| Clinical advantages | ↑adherence, ↓ relapse, ↓ daily pill burden | Less metabolic burden, Easy administration |
| Development stage | IND-enabling | Launched (2015) |
Innovative Long-acting Peptide Platform
- Wide Utility: Broadly applicable across metabolic peptide therapeutics (e.g., GLP-1, GIP, amylin).
- Optimized PK Profile: Gradual concentration rise mimics natural titration, reducing side effects (e.g., GI).
- Superior Convenience: Eliminates invasive burden and frequent clinic visits with sustained exposure ≥ 1 month. Minimal interference in daily social and work life.
- Injection Burden:
- Daily: 30 Punctures / Month
- Weekly: 4 Punctures / Month
- Our Platform: 1 Puncture / Month
Outlook & Strategy
Program Progress
- 01 Process Development: Completion of API and formulation process development and scale-up.
- 02 Pharmacokinetic Studies: Successful PK profile verification in rat, dog, and minipig models.
- 03 Toxicology Studies: Completion of Pilot toxicology studies in rats with favorable safety data.
- 04 Regulatory Engagement: Completion of pre-IND meeting; Pipeline ready for IND enabling studies.
2026 Operational Focus
- ALA-1000:
- Support NADA in TW
- Veterinary study in feline (recruiting)
- ALA-3000:
- Plan subsequent clinical studies for TRD
- Explore the application in fibromyalgia
- ALA-4000:
- Pre-IND meeting
- Manufacture development to support IND
- Pilot toxicology assessments
- ALA-5000:
- Manufacture for nonclinical supply
- Initiate IND-enabling studies
Financial Highlights
Financial Statement
Unit: Thousand, NTD
| 2026Q1 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 250 | 2,753 | 5,817 | 469,272 | 800 |
| Operating Expenses | 64,962 | 169,938 | 71,734 | 83,745 | 47,327 |
| Operating Expense-R&D | 62,677 | 156,511 | 57,340 | 56,713 | 34,182 |
| Operating Expense-ADM | 2,285 | 13,427 | 14,394 | 27,032 | 13,145 |
| Non-Operating Income | 33,078 | 88,827 | 104,993 | 5,579 | 13,989 |
| Profit/(Loss) Before Taxation | (31,634) | (78,971) | 37,049 | 391,106 | (32,538) |
| Total Comprehensive Income | (35,177) | (71,943) | 18,170 | 382,616 | (19,871) |
| EPS | (0.53) | (1.19) | 0.27 | 6.71 | (0.35) |
- As of the end of 2025, the Company had cash on hand of NT$2.303 billion.
Additional Data
Contact Us
- Email: alar@alarpharm.com
- Phone: +886-4-24637115
- Address: 5F., No. 32, Keya Rd., Daya Dist., Taichung City, 428015, Taiwan
- Website: https://alarpharm.com/