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JPM 2020 Day 2: LLY, NVO, LVGO, SNY, PODD, ABT, and BD

On the second day of JPM 2020, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by major diabetes manufacturers including Lilly, Novo Nordisk, Livongo, Sanofi, Insulet, Abbott, and BD. Additionally, Lilly issued a separate press release announcing the addition of Humalog Mix75/25 KwikPen and the Humalog Junior KwikPen to its insulin savings program. Further, Biocorp issued a press release noting a strengthening of the relationship with Sanofi for the Mallya connected pen solution. Below, FENIX provides a topline summary of key takeaways by company followed by more in-depth coverage.

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Farxiga DAPA-HF receives priority review; Fiasp pediatric approval in US; MannKind launching in Brazil

A series of diabetes-related news items were observed today from AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, and MannKind. AZ announced FDA filing acceptance and granting of priority review for the Farxiga DAPA-HF sNDA. According to AZ, the PDUFA date is in Q2 2020. Additionally, Novo announced US approval of Fiasp for pediatric populations. Further, MannKind announced that it has received approval of the proposed price of Afrezza in Brazil, and intends to commence marketing and distribution the week of January 13, 2020. Below, FENIX provides context and insights regarding these news items.

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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Thoughts on ADA 2020 Standards of Care

ADA recently updated its Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes for 2020, which includes key additions across multiple drug classes. Of note, the standards now include a recommendation for initiating SGLT2i or GLP-1RA therapy in patients with ASCVD, HF, or CKD (SGLT2i only) who are already at their A1C goal. Interestingly, while the guidelines were updated to include discussion of the CANVAS/R, CREDENCE, DECLARE, REWIND, and CARMELINA trials, CAROLINA and DAPA-HF trials were not addressed. Below, FENIX provides thoughts and market implications for selected guideline updates.

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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Novo Launches Insulin Savings Program

With the start of the new year, Novo Nordisk announced the launch of its insulin savings program called “My$99Insulin” as well as authorized generics (AG) of NovoLog and NovoLog Mix products. With the My$99Insulin program, patients are able to purchase “up to three vials or two packs of FlexPen/FlexTouch/Penfill pens of any combination of insulins from Novo Nordisk Inc. for $99.” Recall, Novo first disclosed plans to offer its insulin affordability program in September 2019. Below, FENIX provides additional thoughts on the My$99Insulin program.

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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 Challenges Novo on Victoza Patent Dispute; Lexicon, Poxel, MannKind, and Diamyd Clinical Data

Mylan has challenged a patent for Novo Nordisk’s Victoza. Additionally, several diabetes players including Lexicon, Poxel, MannKind, and Diamyd have announced clinical results before the holiday break. Below, FENIX provides contexts and insights on these news items.

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Novo/UVA Partnership; Roche Decreases Eversense CGM Commitment; Lilly Insulin Pricing Open Letter

A series of diabetes-related news has been observed including a new partnership between Novo Nordisk and UVA, Roche amended its agreement with Senseonics to reduce the minimum CGM volume obligation, and Lilly publishes an open letter on insulin pricing. 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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Teplizumab Regulatory Update; Sanofi Partners with Biocorp; Livongo Preferred on ESI; Omnipod Horizon Pivotal Trial Initiated; Glooko Partners with Mellitus Health

A series of diabetes-related new items were observed today including an update on Provention Bio’s teplizumab, a new Sanofi/Biocorp connected pen partnership, Livongo’s preferred status on ESI, Insulet’s Omnipod Horizon pivotal study, and more. Below FENIX provides insights and context from each respective news item.

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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Would AZ, Teva, or Mylan/Upjohn Buy Sanofi’s DCV Business?

Earlier this week, Sanofi hosted its 2019 Capital Markets Day and the company disclosed plans to re-structure its diabetes and cardiovascular business. As part of the discussion, senior management entertained the idea that it would consider divesting the business and/or its assets if it found the right suitor. Below, FENIX provides analysis of companies who could potentially be interested in Sanofi’s DCV assets and why AstraZeneca, Teva, or even Viatris (Mylan/Upjohn) could be viable options.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
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 To Move Away From Diabetes/CV; Sanofi 2019 Capital Markets Day

Sanofi hosted its 2019 Capital Markets Day and outlined its new strategy including the R&D focus, which does not include diabetes or cardiovascular projects. In a separate press release, Sanofi also announced it is restructuring the deal with Regeneron for Praluent and Kevzara. Below, FENIX provides CV/Met related highlights from the CMD presentation as well as thoughts on the new direction for Sanofi’s business.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
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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High-Dose Trulicity Filed in EU (CHMP Agenda December 9-12)

The CHMP agenda for this month’s meeting (December 9-12) has been released, and it includes two notable items (potential oral semaglutide opinion and high-dose Trulicity was filed). Below, FENIX provides diabetes-related highlights and insights from the CHMP agenda.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
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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