Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: AbbVie hosted its Q1 ’25 earnings call (press release); and Madrigal Pharmaceuticals appointed former Novartis drug development lead, David Soergel, as its new CMO (press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.
A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed by Medtronic, Roche, Viking Therapeutics, Zealand Pharma, Sanofi, Merck, and Esperion. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.
A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Lilly, Ascletis Pharma, and Zealand Pharma. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.
A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Novo Nordisk, Roche, MetaVia, Ypsomed, Biolinq, and EMA. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.
Lilly announced topline results from its first Ph3 pivotal orforglipron (oral QD GLP-1RA) trial (ACHIEVE-1; view CT.gov record) demonstrating -1.5% reduction in A1C and -7.9% weight loss at the highest dose (36mg) at Week 40. For context, ACHIEVE-1 (n=559) evaluated the safety and efficacy of orforglipron vs placebo in adults with T2DM and inadequate glycemic control with diet and exercise alone. Lilly’s stock increased ~15% following the announcement. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the ACHIEVE-1 trial, including readthrough to other obesity assets in development.
A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Zealand Pharmaceuticals, Merck, MetaVia, and Skye Bioscience. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.
A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Pfizer, Verve Therapeutics, Novo Nordisk, and Syntis Bio. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.
A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Lilly, Nurx, and Biophytis. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.
In the third installment of FENIX’s Obesity Spotlight Series, FENIX has conducted a deep dive analysis of Roche’s strategy to enter the obesity space. The analysis includes insights into Roche’s approach to external partnerships and acquisitions, including thoughts on how the Carmot acquisition may not be progressing as planned. Recall, Roche recently entered into a co-development and co-commercialization partnership with Zealand for petrelintide, which represents the largest deal across any therapy area and stage of development for a single asset (previous FENIX insight).
Two cardiometabolic news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk announced a $1.09B investment to boost manufacturing capacity in Brazil (view press release); and Teladoc Health announced the launch of a new cardiometabolic health program (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.