Category Archives: Basal Insulin

Novo Licenses Zealand’s Zegalogue; Adocia Announces Preclinical PoC Data for its Islet Transplant; First Patient Dosed in G&L’s QW Insulin Ph1 Trial

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Zealand announced the licensing of Zegalogue (dasiglucagon) to Novo; Adocia announced the first preclinical PoC data for AdoShell Islets in T1DM; and Gan & Lee announced the first patient has been dosed in its QW insulin (GZR4) Ph1 trial. Below, FENIX provides context and insight on the respective news items.

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Dexcom Promotes Jake Leach to COO; Biocon Receives More Form 483 Observations; Seraxis Appoints Paul Strumph as CMO; Intarcia ITCA-650 CRL Chronicle Concludes

A series of cardiometabolic-related updates have been observed: Dexcom announced Jake Leach (view LinkedIn) has been promoted to COO; Biocon announced it received more Form 483 observations; Seraxis announced the appointment of Paul Strumph (view LinkedIn) to CMO; and Intarcia Therapeutics received a letter from FDA (view here) denying a hearing for ITCA-650. Below, FENIX provides context and insight on the respective news items.

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Ypsomed Launches Remote Bolus Feature; Lannett Completes Bs-glargine Pivotal Trial; Madrigal Initiates MAESTRO-NASH Outcomes Study for Resmetirom

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Ypsomed announced the launch of a smartphone bolus delivery feature for its mylife YpsoPump using the mylife App; Lannett announced it completed subject dosing in its Ph1 bs-glargine pivotal trial (view CT.gov record); and Madrigal announced the initiation of a Ph3 MAESTRO-NASH Outcomes study evaluating the effect of QD oral 80mg resmetirom compared to placebo in patients with compensated NASH cirrhosis (view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides context and insight on the respective news items.

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“Mass” Layoff at Beta Bionics?; Novo Initiates Ph3 Ozempic + Lower-Dose Glargine Trial; Novartis to Spin Off Sandoz; Lannett and Adocia CY Q2 ’22 Earnings Updates; Hygieia Appoints New CEO

A series of cardiometabolic-related updates have been observed: Beta Bionics has reportedly laid off an unknown number of employees (view LinkedIn post); a Novo-sponsored Ph3 trial evaluating Ozempic and lower-dose insulin glargine has been observed (SUSTAIN OPTIMIZE; view CT.gov record); Novartis announced plans to spin off Sandoz (press release); Lannett (press release) and Adocia (press release) released their Q2 ’22 earnings; and Hygieia announced the appointment of a new CEO. Below, FENIX provides context and insight on the respective news items.

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Medtronic CY Q2 ‘22 Earnings Updates; Glytec Collaborates with CPS for Glycemic Management Technology

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Medtronic (press release; slides) released their CY Q2 ‘22 (FY Q1 ‘23) earnings, including updates to the ongoing FDA warning letter situation; and Glytec announced a partnership with CPS to offer glycemic management technology to HCPs (press release). Below, FENIX provides context and insight on the respective news items.

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Gan & Lee GZR4 IND Granted FDA Clearance; Viatris Q2 ’22 Earnings Update

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Gan and Lee announced FDA accepted its IND application for a novel QW ultra-long-acting insulin (GZR4); and Viatris hosted its Q2 ’22 earnings call (press release; slides). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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Novo Q2 ’22 London Earnings; Vertex and Amgen Q2 ’22 Earnings Updates

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk hosted its post-Q2 ’22 earnings (see previous FENIX insight on Q2 ’22 Novo earnings from August 3); Vertex (press release; slides), and Amgen (press release; slides) hosted their Q2 ’22 earnings calls. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items.

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Mounjaro Off to an Impressive Start; Lilly Q2 ’22 Earnings Update

Lilly hosted its Q2 ’22 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided updates across its CVRM portfolio. During the call, Lilly discussed the impressive Mounjaro launch trajectory, disclosed plans to initiate an H2H tirzepatide vs. Wegovy obesity trial (SURPASS 5), and reviewed other CVRM pipeline assets. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call, including a Mounjaro time-aligned launch analysis with Ozempic, Trulicity, Rybelsus, and Wegovy.

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Insulet Initiates Omnipod 5 US Broad Launch; Arecor Buys Tetris Pharma; Sanofi/Optum Partner for Insulin Affordability

A series of diabetes-related news items have been observed: Insulet announced the full market release of its Omnipod 5 hybrid closed-loop system; Arecor is acquiring Tetris Pharma who is partnered with Xeris for UK/EU/CH Ogluo commercialization (view Xeris press release); and Sanofi/Optum have partnered to reduce the cost of insulin to uninsured patients (press release). Below, FENIX provides context and insight on the respective news items.

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Novo’s QW Insulin Icodec Meets Primary Endpoints in ONWARDS 3 and 4; AZ and Alnylam Q2 ’22 earnings updates; Better Therapeutics Meets Secondary Endpoint in BT-001 Pivotal Trial in T2DM

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo announced topline results from the QW insulin icodec Ph3 ONWARDS 3 and ONWARDS 4 trials in T2DM; AZ (press release; slides) and Alnylam (press release; slides) hosted their respective earnings calls; and Better Therapeutics (BT) announced positive secondary endpoint results for its BT-001 pivotal clinical trial in T2DM and held an associated investor call (view webcast). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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