CLAIM #2776 · AbbVie Inc (ABBV) · 2026Q1 earnings call · Apr 29, 2026 · due Dec 31, 2026
“We are also preparing for the potential approval and launch of Tavapadon in the U.S. later this year.”
Jeff Stewart · Chief Commercial Officer
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In context
“s well. Total revenues were nearly $2.9 billion, up 24.3% on an operational basis. In migraine, our leading portfolio continues to gain market share with [indiscernible] and Botox Therapeutic each delivering robust double-digit sales growth. In psychiatry, Vraylar global sales were $905 million, up 18.4%, reflecting strong prescription growth in both bipolar disorder and adjunctive MDD. Vraylar has significant close to branded competitor, and we expect continued momentum following the introduction of new lower doses, allowing prescribing flexibility as well as pediatric usage. Moving to Parkinson's disease. We continue to see encouraging uptake for VYALEV, which is on track to achieve blockbuster revenue this year. Total sales were $201 million, up approximately 10% on a sequential basis. We are also preparing for the potential approval and launch of Tavapadon in the U.S. later this year. an exciting new oral treatment for patients with Parkinson's and a very complementary addition to our growing Parkinson's portfolio with Biolab and Duopa. Tavapadon has demonstrated strong efficacy as both a monotherapy as well as an add-on to the standard of care, and we believe it will be a sizable commercial opportunity. Moving now to oncology, where total revenues were more than $1.6 billion, down 3% on an operational basis. Venclexta continues to perform very well. especially in CLL as combination use with BTK inhibitors are emerging as a preferred fixed treatment duration globally. We've recently received full approvals in the U.S. and the U.K. as well as positive CHMP opinion for Venclexta's use with BTKs for that fixed treatment course. Total Venclexta sales were $770 million, up”
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