Category Archives: Basal Insulin

Lilly to Use PRV for Tirzepatide Obesity Submission Following Positive SURMOUNT-2 Topline Results; Lilly, Viking, and Teladoc Q1 ’23 Earnings

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly announced tirzepatide’s SURMOUNT-2 trial showed -15.7% weight loss in obese adults and said it will use a PRV for an obesity PDUFA date by YE 2023 (view press release); and Lilly (press release; slides), Viking Therapeutics (press release) and Teladoc Health (view press release; slides) hosted their respective Q1 ’23 earnings calls. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items. 

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Lilly Initiates SURMOUNT H2H Obesity Trial vs. Wegovy; Lannett Delisted from NYSE; Novo Initiates Ph3 Icodec ONWARDS 9 CGM Trial; Senate Targets PBMs

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly has initiated a fifth trial in the Ph3 SURMOUNT obesity program evaluating tirzepatide vs. Wegovy in non-T2DM obese patients (SURMOUNT-5; view CT.gov record); Lannett announced NYSE has commenced proceedings to delist its common stock (view press release); Novo Nordisk has initiated a Ph3 trial evaluating flash glucose monitoring based titration of QW insulin icodec in insulin-naïve T2DM participants (ONWARDS 9; view CT.gov record); the Senate Finance Committee has released a framework to target PBMs and reduce drug costs for patients and taxpayers (view here); and Senator Bernie Sanders’s team announced that the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday, May 10, at 1:00 PM EST where the CEOs of Lilly, Novo, Sanofi, and senior executives from major PBMs will testify (view article). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items:

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Lannett Announces Positive Pivotal Bs-Glargine Results; Mark Cuban’s Pharmacy Offers Janssen’s Invokana; Diamyd Partners with JDRF for Ph3 Diamyd T1DM Development

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lannett announced topline results from its bs-glargine U100 pivotal study (view press release; view CT.gov record); Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (view website) announced it is now offering Janssen’s Invokana, Invokamet, and Invokamet XR (view tweet); and Diamyd Medical announced it entered into a four-year research and development collaboration with JDRF to support its ongoing Ph3 DIAGNODE-3 trial in T1DM (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items including potential readthrough from recent insulin price reductions announced by Lilly, Novo, and Sanofi to Lannett’s bs-glargine.

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Sanofi Follows Lilly and Novo’s Insulin Price Cuts

Sanofi announced it will cut the Lantus WAC price by 78% and cap the monthly out-of-pocket cost at $35 for commercially insured patients. Additionally, Sanofi will cut the WAC price of Apidra by 70%. The move follows similar insulin price cuts by Lilly (previous FENIX insight) and Novo Nordisk (previous FENIX insight). According to the press release, the price decreases will take effect on January 1, 2024. Below, FENIX provides an updated insulin pricing analysis.

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Matthew Maryniak

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Novo Nordisk to Lower US Insulin Prices

Novo Nordisk announced plans to lower prices for its pre-filled insulin pens and vials by 65-75% starting January 1, 2024. The news follows a similar move recently made by Lilly to cap most of its US insulin costs at $35/month (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into Novo’s insulin price cuts, including an updated RAI and basal insulin pricing analysis.

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Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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CMS Expands CGM Coverage; New Novo R&D Presence in Boston; Bigfoot Unity Android App Approval; Cytokinetic Receives Omecamtiv CRL; Galectin Finalizes Ph2b/3 NAVIGATE Randomization; Imcyse Completes Trial Enrollment; and Zealand, Intercept, and Amarin Q4 ’22 Earnings

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from CMS, Novo Nordisk, Bigfoot, Zealand, Intercept, Cytokinetics, Amarin, Galectin, and Imcyse. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items.

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US Insulin Pricing Analysis: Lilly cuts insulin prices by 70% and caps out-of-pocket costs at $35 per month

Lilly announced price reductions of 70% for its most commonly prescribed insulins and an expansion of its Insulin Value Program which caps patients’ out-of-pocket costs at $35 per month or less. Of note, President Joe Biden has already issued a statement stating Lilly’s move is “a big deal, and it’s time for other manufacturers to follow” (view article). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into Lilly’s rationale for the price reductions as well as an RAI and basal insulin pricing analysis.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Insulet and MannKind Q4 ’22 Earnings; Novo Initiates Wegovy DTC; FDA Accepts G&L’s Bs-Glargine U100 BLA; Vadadustat Receives Positive CHMP Opinion; ATTD 2023 Key Press Releases Day 3

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo Nordisk, Insulet, MannKind, Gan & Lee, Medtronic, and Akebia. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Medtronic and Esperion CY Q4 ’22 Earnings Updates; Akebia Receives Another FDA Response for Vadadustat; Wegovy and Vadadustat CHMP Opinions; February CHMP Agenda

A series of diabetes-related news items have been observed: Medtronic (press release; slides) and Esperion (press release; slides) hosted their respective CY Q4 ’22 earnings calls; Akebia received another FDA response regarding the vadadustat CRL appeal (press release); and the February CHMP Agenda was posted, including vadadustat and Wegovy (potential) opinions. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items, including thoughts on Medtronic’s Simplera CGM approval timing.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Biocon CY Q4 ’22 Earnings; Arrowhead Regains Rights to NASH Asset; Zydus Receives Tentative Approval for Generic Invokana

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Biocon hosted its FY Q3 ’23 (CY Q4 ’22) earnings call (view press release) and disclosed plans to develop a generic tirzepatide; Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals announced it has regained rights to ARO-PNPLA3, formerly JNJ-75220795, which was being developed in collaboration with Janssen for the treatment of NASH (view press release); and FDA granted tentative approval for Zydus Pharmaceutical’s generic canagliflozin (Invokana; view Drugs@FDA). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items, including brief thoughts on the potential timing of Biocon’s generic tirzepatide.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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