A Lilly sponsored Ph1 ClinicaTrials.gov record has been observed for LY3325656. According to the record, the compound is dosed orally and is being compared to liraglutide and in combination with sitagliptin. MOA for LY3325656 remains to be determined.
Merck has announced it received a complete response letter (CRL) regarding its submission of data from the TECOS cardiovascular outcomes trial for Januvia (sitagliptin). The company has not disclosed the reason for the CRL, but said it is working with FDA to discuss next steps.
Merck/Pfizer quietly filed their SGLT2i, ertugliflozin, FDC with metformin, and FDC with Januvia (sitagliptin) in December 2016.
Merck hosted their Q4 and full-year 2016 earnings update today. Overall, there was minimal diabetes-related discussion as the primary focus was on Keytruda.