Category Archives: Basal Insulin

Mylan Faces Setback in Sanofi Bs-Glargine Lawsuit

According to new court documents, the presiding judge in the Sanofi v. Mylan glargine lawsuit has denied Mylan’s request to rule two Lantus formulation patents invalid. The trial to settle the ongoing patent dispute is scheduled to start on December 2, 2019. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the judge’s ruling and the potential impact on the Mylan/Biocon bs-glargine US launch timeline.

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Sanofi to Unveil New Strategy in December; Novo Obesity Partnership; Lifescan to Expand BGM Access

A series of diabetes-related news has come out today including Sanofi’s plan to unveil its new business strategy during an Investor Day in December. Additionally, Novo Nordisk announced a partnership with Noom for a digital obesity coaching solution, and Lifescan is engaging with Willis Towers Watson to expand access to the OneTouch Reveal Plus digital platform. Below, FENIX provides thoughts and analysis for each respective news item.

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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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Sanofi DCV R&D Head Set to Move On

Earlier in September 2019, Vifor Pharma announced the appointment of Klaus Henning Jensen as the company’s new CMO and member of the executive committee starting in January 2020. Recall, Jensen joined Sanofi in 2016 as the Head of Diabetes Development and was subsequently promoted to Head of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Development in January 2019. Below, FENIX provides insights into Jensen’s departure in the context of the ongoing leadership changes within the Sanofi organization.

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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 MannKind and Dance Inhaled Insulin Data; EASD 2019 Day 4

On the fourth day of EASD, 3 key press releases were observed including new inhaled insulin data from MannKind and Dance. Additionally, Xeris announced the initiation of its Ph2 pramlintide+insulin fixed-ratio combination trial. In case you missed it earlier today, FENIX also provided coverage of Novo’s Ph3b CONCLUDE data presentation (H2H Tresiba vs. Toujeo T2DM basal-only trial). Below FENIX provides insights and context from each respective announcement.

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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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Thoughts on CONCLUDE (H2H Tresiba vs. Toujeo T2DM Basal-only Trial)

Novo Nordisk presented results at EASD from CONCLUDE, its Tresiba vs. Toujeo T2DM basal-only H2H study, and announced the results in a press release. While the trial failed to demonstrate a statistically significant benefit in the primary endpoint (severe or BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycemia), key secondary outcomes showed a clear benefit favoring Tresiba. It is a bit ironic that since the primary endpoint was not met, no conclusions can be made from the CONCLUDE secondary outcomes. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the trial including a winners & losers 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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Farxiga HF Fast Track Designation; New Novo/Medtronic and Sanofi/Abbott Partnerships

With the start of the 2019 EASD conference, a series of diabetes drug and device-related press releases have been observed including connected care partnerships between Novo/Medtronic and Sanofi/Abbott. Additionally, AstraZeneca announced that FDA granted Fast Track designation for dapagliflozin in worsening heart failure. Below FENIX insights and context from each respective announcement.

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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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Thoughts on Dance/Dario Partnership

Dance Biopharm and DarioHealth recently announced a partnership to integrate data from Dance’s smart inhaler into DarioHealth’s digital health management platform. Recall, Dance is developing inhalable insulin and GLP-1RA products. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the partnership including context from MannKind similar partnership with OneDrop for the Afrezza BluHale platform.

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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 Novo Insulin Savings Program

Novo Nordisk announced plans to initiate a new US insulin savings program starting on January 2, 2020. Under the new plan, Novo will offer a $99 Cash Card Program for a select volume of any of its insulin analog products as well as the launch of NovoLog and NovoLog Mix Authorized Generics (AG). Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the New Novo insulin program in the context of similar programs by Lilly and Sanofi.

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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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Sanofi Initiates New Toujeo vs. Tresiba T1DM CGM Study (inRange)

A CT.gov record has been observed for a new Sanofi-sponsored T1DM Ph4 Toujeo vs. Tresiba H2H non-inferiority trial utilizing CGM. Of note, the trial, called “inRange,” will evaluate time-in-range (TIR) as the primary outcome. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on this new trial in the context of the ongoing basal insulin saga between Sanofi and Novo Nordisk.

About The Author

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/Mylan Glargine CRL; BI/ZEAL Dual Agonist Moves to Ph2; Vertex Acquires Semma

Three key pieces of news have recently been observed: Biocon/Mylan received a CRL from FDA regarding their bs-glargine Malaysian manufacturing facility, Boehringer Ingelheim is advancing its dual agonist into Ph2 (licensed from Zealand), and Vertex entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Semma Therapeutics. Below, FENIX provides thoughts and insights on the respective news items including the uncertainty around Biocon/Mylan’s glargine in the context of the merger with Pfizer.

About The Author

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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