Category Archives: Bolus Insulin

Xeris Recieves Positive CHMP Opinion; Roche and Diabeloop Partner for AID Development

Two diabetes-related news items have been observed: Xeris announced it received a positive CHMP opinion for its ready-to-use (RTU) rescue glucagon product, called Ogluo, and Roche announced a partnership with Diabeloop to enhance Roche’s pump hardware platform. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Novo Partners with Procyon Technologies for T1DM Stem-Cell Treatment; Bigfoot Expands Commercial Leadership Team; JDRF and Provention Bio Launch T1DM Screening Campaign; New Arecor Trial for Ultra-concentrated RAI; City of Hope Initiates Ph1 T1DM Vaccine Trial

A series of diabetes-related news items have been observed: earlier this week, Procyon Technologies LLC announced it has entered into a partnership with Novo Nordisk for the development of an implantable cell encapsulation device to be combined with Novo’s stem cells for the treatment of T1DM; Bigfoot Biomedical announced new hires within the company to build out its commercial team ahead of the Bigfoot Unity US launch; JDRF and Provention Bio announced the launch of T1Detect, a T1DM screening campaign; a clinical trial has been observed for AT278, Arecor’s ultra-concentrated rapid-acting insulin aspart; and City of Hope announced enrollment has opened for a Ph1 T1DM vaccine trial. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Insulet, Mannkind, and Lannett Q3 ’20 Earnings Updates

Insulet (press release), Mannkind (press release), and Lannett (press release) hosted their respective Q3 ’20 earnings calls. Of note, Insulet provided updates to its Omnipod 5 development plans, including the recent initiation of a T2DM feasibility study. Furthermore, following a meeting between Lannett and FDA in June 2020, Lannett said it is finalizing the trial protocol evaluating its bs-glargine in healthy volunteers. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the calls.

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Novo/Gilead NASH PoC Data @ AASLD; Novo Q3 ’20 London Earnings Event

Novo Nordisk hosted its post-Q3 ’20 earnings event in London (see previous FENIX insight on Q3 ’20 Novo earnings from October 30). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the Novo earnings call beyond what was discussed on October 30, including insight into the impending semaglutide NASH Ph3 program initiation and thoughts on the high-dose oral semaglutide approval timeline.

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Novo to use PRV for Sema Obesity; Ph1 Glucose-responsive Insulin Trial Initiated; Novo Q3 ’20 Earnings Update

Novo Nordisk hosted its Q3 ’20 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided updates across its pipeline and commercial activities, including the ongoing Rybelus launch, positive ziltivekimab Ph2b topline results, and Ph1 initiation for a novel glucose-responsive insulin. Additionally, Novo disclosed plans to use its PRV for the semaglutide 2.4mg obesity FDA submission. Below, FENIX provides highlights and thoughts from the call, including insight into a hidden importance of using the PRV for the sema 2.4mg obesity filing.

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Negative Entresto Adcom Could Renew Interest in Sotagliflozin – Lexicon and Sanofi Q3 ’20 Earnings Updates; Lifescan Partners for Diabetes Coaching

Lexicon (press release) and Sanofi (press release; slides) hosted their respective Q3 ’20 earnings calls and provided updates to their diabetes businesses. Additionally, Lifescan announced a partnership with Cecelia Health to provide coaching and telehealth services to OneTouch users. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items, including how the upcoming Entresto FDA adcom could renew M&A interest in Lexicon.

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Lilly, Novartis, Pfizer, and Merck Q3 ’20 Earnings Updates

Lilly, Novartis, Pfizer, and Merck each hosted their respective Q3 ’20 earnings calls and provided updates across a variety of topics. Importantly, it was disclosed that FDA has requested an advisory committee meeting to discuss Novartis’s Entresto PARAGON-HF submission. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective earnings calls.

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DAPA-HF CHMP Opinion This Week?; October 12-15 CHMP Agenda

The CHMP agenda for this month (October 12-15) has been released, and it includes one notable item, DAPA-HF, as well as several other agenda items. Below, FENIX provides diabetes-related highlights and insights from the October 2020 CHMP agenda.

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Lilly and Dexcom Partner to Promote Lyumjev and G6 CGM; Omar Ishrak to Retire from Medtronic; Patia BioPharma and Precision Diabetes Partner for Diabetes Diagnostics; Capillary Bio Receives $1.5M Loan from Helmsley

A series of diabetes-related news items have been observed: Lilly and Dexcom announced a partnership to launch a joint program for US HCPs, focusing on Lyumjev and G6 CGM’s role in PPG control; Medtronic announced its former CEO, Omar Ishrak, will retire as Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board, succeeded by CEO, Geoff Martha; Patia Biopharma and Precision Diabetes announced a partnership for diabetes diagnostics; and Capillary Biomedical announced it has received a $1.5M loan from the Helmsley Charitable Trust to conduct trials for an extended-wear infusion set. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items.

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