NOTE 3. REVENUES

 

The Company accounts for contracts with customers in accordance with ASC 606, Revenues from Contracts with Customers. The Company has three primary streams of revenue: (1) product revenues, including revenue recognized from sales of products through its pharmacy and outsourcing facility and sales of branded products to wholesalers through a third-party logistics (“3PL”) partner, (2) revenue recognized from transfer of acquired product sales and profits, and (3) revenue recognized from intellectual property licenses.

 

Product Revenues

 

The Company sells prescription medications directly through its pharmacy, outsourcing facility and 3PL partner. Revenue from the Company’s pharmacy services includes: (i) the portion of the price the client pays directly to the Company, net of any volume-related or other discounts paid back to the client, (ii) the price paid to the Company by individuals, and (iii) customer copayments made directly to the pharmacy network. Sales taxes are not included in revenue. Following the core principles of ASC 606, the Company has identified the following:

 

1. Identify the contract(s) with a customer: A contract is deemed to exist when the customer places an order through receipt of a prescription, via an online order or via receipt of a purchase order from a customer. For branded products, orders are received through the Company’s 3PL partner, and the customer takes title of the products via formal purchase orders placed and fulfilled.
   
2. Identify the performance obligations in the contract: Obligations for fulfillment of the Company’s contracts consist of delivering the product to customers at their specified destination. For shipping and handling activities under ASC 606, if the customer takes control of the goods after shipment, shipping and handling activities would always be considered a fulfillment activity and not treated as a separate performance obligation. If the customer takes control of the goods before shipment, entities must make an accounting policy election to treat shipping and handling activities as either a fulfillment cost or as a separate performance obligation. The Company has elected to treat its shipping and handling activities as a fulfillment cost.

 

  

3. Determine the transaction price: The transaction price is based on an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled, net of accruals for estimated rebates, wholesaler chargebacks, discounts, copay assistance and other deductions (collectively, sales deductions) and an estimate for returns and replacements established at the time of sale. The Company utilizes the services of a third-party professional services firm to estimate rebates and chargebacks associated with sales of its branded products. The transfer of promised goods is satisfied within a year, and therefore there are no significant financing components. There is no non-cash consideration related to product sales.
   
4. Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract: Because there is only one performance obligation for product sales, no allocation is necessary.
   
5. Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation: Revenue from products is recognized upon transfer of control of a product to a customer. This generally occurs upon shipment unless contractual terms with a customer state that transfer of control occurs at delivery.

 

Variable Consideration

 

Sales of branded pharmaceutical products are subject to variable consideration due to chargebacks, government rebates, returns, administrative fees, co-pay assistance and other rebates, and prompt pay discounts. Estimates for these elements of variable consideration require significant judgment.

 

Chargebacks

 

Chargebacks, primarily from distributors and wholesalers, result from arrangements with indirect customers establishing prices for products which the indirect customer purchases through a wholesaler. Alternatively, the Company may pre-authorize wholesalers to offer specified contract pricing to other indirect customers. Under either arrangement, the Company provides a chargeback credit to the wholesaler for any difference between the contracted price with the indirect customer and the wholesaler’s invoice price, typically Wholesale Acquisition Cost (“WAC”).

 

Prior period chargebacks claimed by wholesalers are analyzed to determine the actual net price per package (“NPP”) for each product. This calculation is performed by product, by wholesaler. NPPs can be affected by several factors such as:

 

·Changes in customer mix

 

·Changes in negotiated terms with customers

 

·Changes in the volume of off-contract purchases

 

·Changes in WAC

 

As necessary, NPPs are adjusted based on anticipated changes in the factors above.

 

The difference between NPP and WAC is recorded as a reduction in both gross revenues in the consolidated statements of operations and accounts receivable in the consolidated balance sheets, at the time revenue is recognized from the product sale. The Company continually monitors chargeback activity and adjusts NPPs when the Company believes that actual selling prices will differ from current NPPs.

 

Government Rebates

 

Government rebates reserve consists of estimated payments due to governmental agencies for utilization of the Company’s products by beneficiaries under such governmental programs. The two largest government programs are Medicaid and Medicare.

 

  

The Company participates in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program and pays rebates to the states related to Medicaid beneficiary utilization of the Company’s products. Medicaid rebates are billed within 60-90 days of the end of the quarter in which the product was dispensed to a Medicaid beneficiary. Medicaid rebate amounts per product unit are established by law, based on the Average Manufacturer Price (“AMP”), which is reported on a monthly and quarterly basis, and, in the case of branded products, best price, which is reported on a quarterly basis. Medicaid reserves are based on expected claims from state Medicaid programs. Estimates for expected claims are driven by patient usage, sales mix, calculated AMP or best price, as well as inventory in the distribution channel that will be subject to a Medicaid rebate. As a result of the delay between selling the products, dispensing the products and rebate billing, the Medicaid rebate reserve includes both an estimate of outstanding claims for end-customer sales that have occurred but for which the related claim has not been billed, as well as an estimate for future claims that will be made when inventory in the distribution channel is sold through to plan participants. Many of the Company’s branded products are also covered under Medicare. The Company participates in the Coverage Gap Discount Program in order for its branded products to be covered by Medicare Part D and must provide a rebate for any products sold under NDAs dispensed to Medicare Part D beneficiaries while the beneficiaries are in the Coverage Gap phase of the benefit. This applies to all products sold under NDAs. Estimates for these discounts are based on historical experience with Medicare rebates for products. Medicare rebates are billed quarterly for drugs dispensed to Medicare beneficiaries in the prior quarter, which is typically 120 days after the product is shipped. As a result of the delay between selling the products, dispensing the products and rebate billing, Medicare rebate reserve includes both an estimate of outstanding claims for end-customer sales that have occurred but for which the related claim has not been billed, as well as an estimate for future claims that will be made when inventory in the distribution channel is sold through to Medicare Part D participants.

 

To evaluate the adequacy of the government rebate reserves, reserves are reviewed on a quarterly basis against actual claims data to ensure the liability is fairly stated. The Company continually monitors the government rebate reserve and adjusts estimates if it is expected that actual government rebates may differ from established accruals. Accruals for government rebates are recorded as a reduction to gross revenues in the consolidated statements of operations and as an increase to accrued rebates in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

Returns

 

A returns policy is in place that allows customers to return product within a specified period prior to and subsequent to the expiration date. Generally, product may be returned for a period beginning six months prior to its expiration date to up to one year after its expiration date. Product returns are settled through the issuance of a credit to the customer. The estimate for returns is based upon historical experience with actual returns. While such experience has allowed for reasonable estimation in the past, history may not always be an accurate indicator of future returns. The Company continually monitors estimates for returns and adjusts when it is expected that actual product returns may differ from the established accruals. Accruals for returns are recorded as a reduction to gross revenues in the consolidated statements of operations and as an increase to the accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

Administrative Fees and Other Rebates

 

Administrative fees or rebates are offered to wholesalers, group purchasing organizations, and indirect customers. Fees and rebates are accrued, by product by wholesaler, at the time of sale based on contracted rates and NPP. To evaluate the adequacy of the administrative fee accruals, on-hand inventory counts are obtained from the wholesalers. The Company continually monitors administrative fee activity and adjusts accruals when it is expected that actual administrative fees may differ from the accruals. Accruals for administrative fees and other rebates are recorded as a reduction in both gross revenues in the consolidated statements of operations and accounts receivable or accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

Co-payment Assistance

 

Patients who meet certain eligibility requirements may receive co-payment assistance funded by the Company. The Company records contra-revenue for co-payment assistance based on actual program participation and estimates of program redemption using data provided by third-party administrators. An accrued liability is recorded on unredeemed co-payment assistance related to products for which control has been transferred to the customer.

 

Prompt Payment Discounts

 

Sales discounts may be granted to customers for prompt payment. The reserve for prompt payment discounts is based on invoices outstanding. Based on past experience, it is assumed that all available discounts will be taken. Accruals for prompt payment discounts are recorded as a reduction in both gross revenues in the consolidated statements of operations and accounts receivable in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

  

The following table summarizes activity and ending balances of the Company’s variable consideration provisions in the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023:

 

SCHEDULE OF ACCRUALS AND ALLOWANCES

   Chargebacks   Government Rebates   Returns   Administrative Fees and Other Rebates     Co-Pay Assistance       Prompt Pay Discounts       Total 
   Accruals for Chargebacks, Returns, and Other Allowances  
   Chargebacks   Government Rebates   Returns   Administrative Fees and Other Rebates   Co-Pay Assistance     Prompt Pay Discounts     Total 
Balance at December 31, 2022 (1)   256,000    -    49,000    370,000     -      31,000       706,000 
Accruals/Adjustments   6,093,000    5,153,000    1,576,000    33,498,000     1,310,000      1,542,000       49,172,000 
Credits Taken Against Reserve   (3,539,000)   (1,568,000)   (854,000)   (9,799,000)    (339,000 )    (472,000 )     (16,571,000)
Balance at December 31, 2023 (1)   2,810,000    3,585,000    771,000    24,069,000     971,000    1,101,000       33,307,000 
Accruals/Adjustments   8,607,000    11,968,000    9,089,000    81,722,000     98,052,000      5,941,000       215,379,000 
Credits Taken Against Reserve   (10,457,000)   (3,193,000)   (8,411,000)   (72,918,000)    (89,411,000 )    (4,665,000 )     (189,055,000)
Balance at December 31, 2024 (1)   960,000    12,360,000    1,449,000    32,873,000     9,612,000      2,377,000       59,631,000 

 

(1)Chargebacks and other allowances are included as an offset to accounts receivable in the consolidated balance sheets. Administrative Fees and Other Rebates, Prompt Payment Discounts and Returns are included as a reduction to accounts receivable, net of chargebacks and other allowances or accrued expenses and other in the consolidated balance sheets. Government Rebates are included in accrued government rebates and copay assistance in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

Revenues From Transfer of Acquired Product Sales and Profits

 

The Company has entered into agreements whereby it purchased the exclusive commercial rights to assets associated with certain ophthalmic products from other pharmaceutical companies (the “Sellers”). During a temporary, transition period, the Sellers continue to manufacture and market these products and transfer the net profit from the sale of the products to the Company. The revenue recognized by the Company from the transfer of net profit was recognized at the time profit from the product sales were calculated by the Sellers and confirmed by the Company, typically on a monthly basis, at which point there is no future performance obligation required by the Company and no consequential continuing involvement on the Company’s part to recognize the associated revenue. On a quarterly basis, the Sellers invoice the Company for all credits and reimbursements (“Chargebacks”) made to customers related to the products. The Company uses historical actual experience to estimate Chargebacks associated with the net sales and profit transferred. The estimated Chargebacks are recorded as a reduction in revenues from transfer of acquired product sales and profits in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations, and recorded as a reduction to accounts receivable in the consolidated balance sheets, at the time the revenue is recognized.

 

Intellectual Property License Revenues

 

The Company currently holds five intellectual property licenses and related agreements pursuant to which the Company has agreed to license or sell to a customer with the right to access the Company’s intellectual property. License arrangements may consist of non-refundable upfront license fees, data transfer fees, research reimbursement payments, exclusive license rights to patented or patent pending compounds, technology access fees, and various performance or sales milestones. These arrangements can be multiple-element arrangements, the revenue of which is recognized at the point in time that the performance obligation is met.

 

Non-refundable fees that are not contingent on any future performance by the Company and require no consequential continuing involvement on the part of the Company are recognized as revenue when the license term commences and the licensed data, technology, compounded drug preparation and/or other deliverables are delivered. Such deliverables may include physical quantities of compounded drug preparations, design of the compounded drug preparations and structure-activity relationships, the conceptual framework and mechanism of action, and rights to the patents or patent applications for such compounded drug preparations. The Company defers recognition of non-refundable fees if it has continuing performance obligations without which the technology, right, product or service conveyed in conjunction with the non-refundable fee has no utility to the licensee and that are separate and independent of the Company’s performance under the other elements of the arrangement. In addition, if the Company’s continued involvement is required, through research and development services that are related to its proprietary know-how and expertise of the delivered technology or can only be performed by the Company, then such non-refundable fees are deferred and recognized over the period of continuing involvement. Guaranteed minimum annual royalties are recognized on a straight-line basis over the applicable term.

 

  

Revenue disaggregated by revenue source for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, consists of the following:

   

   2024   2023 
   For the Years Ended December 31, 
   2024   2023 
Product sales, net  $198,619,000   $117,447,000 
Transfer of acquired product sales/profits   995,000    12,746,000 
Total revenues  $199,614,000   $130,193,000 

 

Deferred revenue and customer deposits at December 31, 2024 and 2023, were $44,000 and $75,000, respectively. All deferred revenue and customer deposit amounts at December 31, 2023 were recognized as revenue during the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

About Revenue Disclosures

Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.

Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.