ARDSLEY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOR) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012.
“We were pleased with AMPYRA’s performance in the third quarter, with net sales of $69.8 million. This was an approximate 5% increase over the second quarter of 2012 and a 28% increase over the third quarter of 2011,” said Ron Cohen, M.D., Acorda Therapeutics’ President and CEO. “Our top priority is to continue to maximize the AMPYRA franchise, both in its existing indication as well as potential indications in addition to multiple sclerosis. We also have established an exciting pipeline behind AMPYRA, through disciplined investment in both our existing assets and in-licensing of promising neurological agents. We believe that this strategy positions Acorda to deliver significant shareholder value.”
