Vernalis PLC - Results Announcement for the year ended 30 June 2017

Vernalis plc (LSE: VER) today announces its audited financial results for the year ended 30 June 2017, following the year-end trading update published on 18 July 2017.

US Commercial performance:

• Tuzistra^® XR prescriptions increased three-fold to approximately 35,000 for the year (2016: 12,000), reflecting:
• increased insurance coverage and pharmacy stocking
• improved salesforce effectiveness following expansion to 100 representatives, now brought in-house
• refined marketing messaging and physician targeting
• improved patient affordability following enhancements in Vernalis’ patient assistance program
• Potential of Tuzistra^® XR remains significant and has been seen across the US, with high performing sales representatives in all targeted regions 

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