Bernstein analyst Aaron Gal says that the results of a trial of Eli Lilly's (LLY) Alzheimer's drug, solanezumab, due out in late 2016 or early 2017, are likely to impact perceptions of Biogen's (BIIB) Alzheimer's drug, aducanumab. The analyst expects Lilly's solanezumab "to show at least directional evidence" of cognitive improvement, although he is "less convinced" that the impact will be clearly statistically significant. The best results from Biogen's perspective will be if Lilly's drug shows "marginal success," according to Gal. However, statistically significant results are also good for Biogen, as they will show that reducing amyloid beta does mitigate Alzheimer's symptoms, the analyst stated. And if Lilly's drug completely fails, Biogen's drug "could well succeed," given the significant differences between them, wrote Gal,who gives Biogen's aducanumab a 65% chance of success. He keeps a $345 price target and Outperform rating on Biogen.

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Shares of sleep apnea device makers ResMed (RMD) and Inspire Medical (INSP) are moving in opposite directions after Eli Lilly (LLY) announced topline results of the SURMOUNT-OSA Phase 3 clinical trials, showing tirzepatide injection significantly reduced the apnea-hypopnea index, or AHI, compared to placebo, achieving the primary endpoints of the studies. After initially moving... To see the rest of the story go to thefly.com. See Story Here

Shares of sleep apnea device makers ResMed (RMD) and Inspire Medical (INSP) are slipping in early trading after Eli Lilly (LLY) announced topline results of the SURMOUNT-OSA phase 3 clinical trials that showed tirzepatide injection significantly reduced the apnea-hypopnea index, or AHI, compared to placebo, achieving the primary endpoints of the studies. SURMOUNT-OSA Study 1 evaluated tirzepatide, which Lilly identifies as "the only approved GIP and GLP-1 treatment for chronic weight management, commercialized as Zepbound in the U.S. and Mounjaro in some global markets outside the U.S.," in adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, and obesity who were not on positive airway pressure, or PAP, therapy for 52 weeks. In Wednesday pre-market trading, ResMed shares are down about 3% to $180, while Inspire shares have slipped about 1% to $220.