Category Archives: Basal Insulin

Oramed Oral Insulin End-of-Ph2 FDA Meeting Provides Ph3 Development Clarity

Oramed announced it had a positive end-of-Ph2 meeting with FDA for its oral insulin (ORMD-0801). Following the meeting, Oramed said it plans to initiate two concurrent Ph3 trials. The company did not provide an updated timeline for Ph3 trial initiation, but it previously indicated the trials would begin in Q3 ’20 (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides brief thoughts on the Oramed news, including readthrough to Biocon’s oral insulin tregopil.

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Novo’s First Ph3 Icodec Trial (ONWARDS 1) Posted on CT.gov

A new CT.gov record has been observed for Novo Nordisk’s first Ph3 trial evaluating its QW insulin icodec insulin-naïve T2DM patients (ONWARDS 1). Novo appears to be branding the Ph3 program as “ONWARDS” in an effort to pay homage to the continued development story of insulin. In case you missed it, Lilly recently initiated two Ph2 trials for its QW insulin (LY3209590) in both T1DM and T2DM (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides an overview of the ONWARDS 1 trial as well as brief thoughts on Novo potentially providing additional clarity during its upcoming Q2 ’20 earnings call on August 6, 2020.

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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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New Lilly QW Insulin Ph2 Trials in T1DM and T2DM

Two new Ph2 trials have been observed on CT.gov evaluating Lilly’s QW basal insulin (LY3209590) in T1DM (view CT.gov record) and insulin-naïve T2DM patients (view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides trial details and thoughts on the new trials in the context of Novo Nordisk’s QW basal insulin (icodec), which recently had full Ph2 results presented at ADA 2020 (previous FENIX insight).

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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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Xeris Ph2 Pramlintide+insulin Co-formulation Topline Results

Xeris Pharmaceuticals announced positive topline results from a Ph2 trial evaluating its pramlintide-insulin co-formulation (XP-3924). Xeris said it is planning for an end-of-Ph2 meeting with FDA later in 2020 to discuss the XP-3924 development path. Below, FENIX provides an overview of the topline results as well as thoughts on the market potential of XP-3924 in the context of other similar products, notably Adocia’s ADO09 (M1pram).

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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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Dapa Reduces Progression to T2DM; Teplizumab Continues to Delay T1DM Onset; Arecor AT247 Faster than Fiasp; ADA Key Press Releases (June 15)

Today, twelve diabetes-related news items were observed: DAPA-HF delays T2DM onset, teplizumab follow-up results, Arecor uRAI Ph1 data, new Afrezza practical data, Diasome HDV Ph2 results, Hua Medicine Ph3 GKA data, ORMD-0801 in NASH, Glytec CGM POC data, Biolinq’s first-in-human CGM data, and more. Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the announcements.

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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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Novo QW Insulin Icodec Ph2 Data; Lilly Pump Feasibility Data; New Dasiglucagon Data; January.ai Glucose Prediction Algorithm; Key Press Releases (June 14)

Today, four diabetes-related news items were observed: Novo presented Ph2 QW insulin icodec data in T2DM, Lilly presented feasibility data for its automated insulin delivery system, Zealand presented additional dasiglucagon data (including pediatrics), and January.ai showcased its new glucose prediction algorithm. Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the announcements.

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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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Trulicity, Ozempic, Afrezza, Libre, Control IQ, and Onduo RWE at ADA 2020; Sota T2DM CKD Data; vTv Presents TTP399 Ph2 Results; ADA 2020 Key Press Releases (June 13)

Today, nine diabetes-related news items were observed: Trulicity, Ozempic, Afrezza, Libre, Control IQ, and Onduo RWE data were presented at ADA 2020 as well as new data from Lexicon (sota T2DM Ph3 CKD), vTv (Ph2 Simplici-T1), and Zealand (V-Go patch pump). Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the announcements.

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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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Welldoc Insulin Adjustment Program Approved by FDA; Fractyl to Initiate Study for Insulin-dependent T2DM Patients

Two diabetes-related news items have been observed: Welldoc announced FDA approval of an additional feature for the BlueStar platform called the Insulin Adjustment Program (IAP) and Fractyl Laboratories announced FDA approval of an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) to initiate a study examining the effects of Revita DMR in T2DM patients treated with insulin. Below FENIX provides highlights and insights for 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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Mylan Wins Final Patent Dispute vs. Sanofi; Biocon Bs-glargine Final FDA Approval Imminent

Mylan announced the US Patent and Trademark Appeal Board (PTAB) ruled in Mylan’s favor during recent inter partes review (IPR) proceedings. Importantly, Mylan’s outgoing CEO, Heather Bresch, commented, “…with this final victory in hand, we now look forward to working with FDA to complete the regulatory review process and introduce Semglee in the U.S. as soon as possible.” Recall, Mylan/Biocon has disclosed that the FDA action date for their bs-glargine is sometime in June 2020. Below, FENIX provides a brief overview of the PTAB ruling as well as thoughts on the impending approval and launch of the Mylan/Biocon bs-glargine product.

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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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New MPD Insulin Savings Program Supported by Lilly, Novo, and Sanofi

Yesterday, President Trump announced a new plan to reduce the monthly cost of insulin to no more than $35 for people on Medicare Part D. The plan, which is scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2021, is being supported by Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi. Following the announcement, Lilly’s CEO, Dave Ricks, issued a statement lauding the new savings model, saying it “fills a critical gap that remained in the system.” Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the new plan in the context of the overall US drug pricing debate.

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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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