Category Archives: Dual/triple agonist

JPM 2020 Day 4: Lexicon and Hanmi; Generic Jardiance Tentative Approval

On the final day of JPM 2020, there was a single diabetes-related presentation from Lexicon, which highlighted the upcoming CDER decision on sotagliflozin in T1DM as well as the expansion of the SOLOIST-WHF trial to include non-T2DM patients. Furthermore, Hanmi’s presentation at JPM was not webcast, but the company issued a press release with highlights of its obesity and NASH pipeline. Separately, FDA recently granted tentative approval to Alembic LTD for a generic version of BI/Lilly’s Jardiance. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items including additional insight and context from the ongoing litigation between BI and Alembic.

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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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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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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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Tirzepatide CVOT vs. Trulicity; Lilly 2020 Guidance Summary

Today, Lilly hosted its 2020 Guidance and Investment Community Meeting and discussed potential key milestones for 2020. Importantly, Lilly disclosed that its tirzepatide CVOT will be conducted H2H vs. Trulicity. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call including thoughts on why a tirzepatide CVOT vs. Trulicity makes sense.

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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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Tirzepatide Ph3 Obesity Program Initiated (SURMOUNT-1)

The first tirzepatide Ph3 obesity study (SURMOUNT-1) has been observed on CT.gov. Below, FENIX provides an overview of the trial, thoughts on the tirzepatide obesity program in the context of Novo Nordisk’s ongoing Ph3 semaglutide obesity program (STEP), and a projection of how far behind Lilly could be.

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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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Lilly to Invest $400M in Diabetes Manufacturing

Lilly announced plans to invest $400M in its Lilly Technology Center campus in Indianapolis. The capital investment is said to include enhancements to existing manufacturing facilities that make Lilly insulin, expanding capacity for other marketed diabetes products, and initial capital investments for future medicines. Below, FENIX provides brief thoughts on Lilly’s investments including insights into which products are likely benefiting.

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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 2019 Capital Markets Day Highlights and Analysis

Novo hosted its 2019 Capital Markets Day and provided updates on the strategic direction of the company through 2025 including commercial activities and R&D strategy. Of note, Novo provided clarity on Rybelsus positioning vs. Ozempic and competitor products as well as details on novel drug delivery technologies, including two oral peptide delivery methods being developed at MIT and the semaglutide+AM833 injection device. Below, FENIX provides details and insights from the call.

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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 Partnership with Dicerna for RNAi Therapeutics

Novo Nordisk and Dicerna announced a partnership for the discovery and development of RNAi therapeutics targeting liver-related cardio-metabolic diseases including T2DM, NASH, obesity, other chronic liver diseases, and rare diseases. Following the announcement, Dicerna hosted a call with investors to discuss the implications to its business. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the Novo/Dicerna partnership, particularly in the context of Dicerna’s other existing partnerships including Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim (separately from the BI/Lilly CV/Met alliance).

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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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Zealand Q3 ’19 Earnings Update; Ph2 dual agonist trial details revealed

Zealand hosted its Q3 ’19 earnings call and provided updates to its diabetes business including dasiglucagon and its GLP-1/GCG dual agonist with Boehringer Ingelheim. Recall, Zealand recently completed the Ph3 pediatric program for the dasiglucagon HypoPal, which clears the way for NDA submission in Q1 ’20. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call.

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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 Q3 ’19 London Earnings Update

Novo Nordisk hosted its post-Q3 ’19 earnings event in London. Consistent with previous quarters, the session included a brief presentation from Novo management followed by Q&A. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call including additional thoughts on Novo’s improved oral semaglutide formulation.

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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Sanofi Discontinues Tri-Agonist; Sanofi Q3 ’19 Earnings Update

Sanofi hosted its Q3 ’19 earnings call and provided updates to its diabetes business unit. Importantly, Sanofi disclosed it has discontinued the development of its Ph1 GLP/GIP/GCG triple agonist (SAR441255). Of note, Q3 ’19 was the first earnings call with its new CEO, Paul Hudson. Sanofi will also be hosting a Capital Markets Day on December 10 to discuss the company strategy under new senior leadership. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call including thoughts on the future of Sanofi in the diabetes market.

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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