Category Archives: GLP-1RA + Basal

Obesity Spotlight: Novo’s Quest for Semaglutide Successor and Next Obesity Foundational Therapy

In the fourth installment of FENIX’s Obesity Spotlight Series, FENIX has conducted a deep dive analysis of Novo Nordisk’s obesity pipeline and strategy with a particular focus on the potential successor to semaglutide. The analysis includes an overview of Novo’s partnership/acquisition history as the company looks to fuel its next wave of obesity innovation and maintain its position in the increasingly crowded obesity market.

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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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Insulet, Senseonics, Skye, and Biocon Q1 ‘25 Earnings; Zealand and Roche Make it Official; Akero Presents MASH Data at EASL 2025; Lilly Initiates New Ph3 Tirzepatide Study in T1DM 

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Insulet, Senseonics, Zealand Pharma, Akero Therapeutics, Lilly, Skye Bioscience, and Biocon. 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 Q1 ‘25 Earnings

Novo Nordisk hosted its Q1 ’25 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided updates across its CVRM portfolio and Novo’s near-term obesity pipeline. Of note, Novo lowered its FY 2025 guidance due to reduced GLP-1RA market penetration as a result of compounding. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the Q1 ’25 earnings 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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Roche is a Zeal-ot for Petrelintide

Zealand Pharma and Roche announced a licensing and collaboration deal to co-develop and co-commercialize petrelintide (amylin analog) monotherapy and in combination with CT-388 (GLP-1/GIP dual agonist; discussed below) in obesity. Of note, Zealand hosted an associated webcast (view slides). Zealand’s stock increased ~40% following the announcement. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the partnership agreement, including thoughts on how Roche may have needed the petrelintide deal to save its Carmot acquisition.

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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 Stockpiles Orfoglipron; February CHMP Agenda Observed

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly has stockpiled $548M worth of orforglipron in a risky move ahead of the regulatory filing/approval (view 10-K); and the CHMP agenda (view here) for this month’s meeting (Feb 24-27) has been released. Below, FEINX 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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Questions Remain for Cagrisema Future; Novo Q4 ‘24 Earnings

Novo Nordisk hosted its Q4 ’24 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided updates across its CVRM portfolio, with the majority of questions revolving around the recent cagrisema readout (previous FENIX insight) and Novo’s near-term obesity pipeline. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the Q4 ’24 earnings 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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Dexcom Hosts Stelo Webinar; Libre 3 CGM Recall; Novartis Positive Ph3 Leqvio Trial Results; President Biden Releases Statement on AOM Prices

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Dexcom, Abbott, Novartis, and the Biden Administration. 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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STEP HFpEF Withdrawn; QM GLP/GIP Withdrawn; Novo Q2 ’24 Earnings

Novo Nordisk hosted its Q2 ’24 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided updates across its CVRM portfolio. Importantly, Novo disclosed it has withdrawn the STEP HFpEF sNDA and it discontinued development of its QM GLP/GIP dual agonist, among other updates. FENIX will cover Novo’s London Q2 ’24 earnings call tomorrow, August 8, 2024. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the Q2 ’24 earnings call.

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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May CHMP Agenda; Noom and Ro GLP-1RA Ads Observed; NewAmsterdam Lp(a) Results

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: The CHMP agenda for this month’s meeting (May 27-31) has been released (view here); New Ro and Noom GLP-1RA ads have been observed; and NewAmsterdam announced obicetrapib (CETP inhibitor) results (view article). 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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Novo to Face Two FDA Adcoms in 2024; Novo Q1 ‘24 Earnings

Novo to Face Two FDA Adcoms in 2024; Novo Q1 ‘24 Earnings

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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