Category Archives: Dual/triple agonist

Lilly Leaves Door Open for Novo; Lilly Q2 ‘25 Earnings

Lilly hosted its Q2 ‘25 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided updates across its CVRM portfolio. Separately, Lilly announced topline results from its Ph3 ATTAIN-1 trial evaluating orforglipron in 3,127 non-T2DM obese adults (view press release; CT.gov record). Of note, Lilly’s stock is down -15% due to the lower-than-expected ATTAIN-1 weight loss, despite raising revenue guidance. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call and data readout.

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Novo Cleans Out Pipeline; Q2 ‘25 Earnings Update 

Novo Nordisk hosted its Q2 ’25 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided updates across its CVRM portfolio and near-term obesity pipeline. Recall, Novo recently promoted Mike Doustdar as its new CEO and lowered its FY 2025 sales guidance primarily due to the outsized impact of compounding on US GLP-1RA market penetration (previous FENIX insight). Importantly, Novo disclosed the discontinuation of five development programs. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the Q2 ’25 earnings call, including thoughts on Novo reassessing its pipeline.

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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 Sues Compounders…Again; Pfizer, Madrigal, Vertex, Corbus, and Esperion Q2 ‘25 Earnings; Innovent Receives IND clearance for Oral GLP-1RA; Vivani Data for Semaglutide Implant 

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, Madrigal, Vertex, Innovent Biologics, Corbus, Esperion, and Vivani Medical. 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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Regeneron Q2 ‘25 Earnings; Medicare + Medicaid Potentially to Cover AOMs; Leqvio Label Expansion as Monotherapy

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals hosted its Q2 ‘25 earnings call (press release; slides); Medicare/Medicaid announced it plans to cover AOMs as part of 5-year experiment (view article); and Novartis announced its Leqvio received FDA approval for a label expansion as a monotherapy to treat adults with hypercholesterolemia (view press release). 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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Mounjaro SURPASS-CVOT Results; Dexcom, Sanofi, AbbVie, and Alnylam Q2 ‘25 Earnings; Novo Initiates Ph1 T1DM FGF21 Study  

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Lilly, Dexcom, Sanofi, AbbVie, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, and Novo Nordisk. 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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Madrigal Acquires Oral GLP-1RA; Beta Bionics, Ionis, and Teva Q2 ‘25 Earnings; Tidepool/Abbott Integration 

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Beta Bionics, Tidepool/Abbott, Ionis, and Teva. 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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AstraZeneca, Merck, and Metsera Q2 ‘25 Earnings 

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: AstraZeneca (press release; slides), Merck (press release; slides), and Metsera (view press release) released their respective Q2 ‘25 earnings. 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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Novo Appoints Mike Doustdar as CEO; Lowers FY ’25 Guidance

Novo Nordisk announced Mike Doustdar has been appointed as President and CEO, effective August 7, 2025. Additionally, Novo lowered its sales and operating profit guidance for 2025 (view press release). The company held an associated call to discuss the announcements (view webcast; view slides). Of note, Novo’s stock price dropped ~21% following the news. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights on the 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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Lilly Initiates Ph2 Naperiglipron Trial; Dexcom Launches AI Meal-Tracking Feature; Trinity Announces New CGM+; Ascletis Ph2 Obesity Trial Updates

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Lilly, Dexcom, Trinity Biotech, and Ascletis Pharma. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective 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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Roche, Viking, and BI Q2 ‘25 Earnings; Novo Discontinues Insulin 

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Roche, Viking Therapeutics, Novo Nordisk, and Boehringer Ingelheim. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective 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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