Category Archives: GLP-1RA

Insulet Hires New CEO; Galmed Sublingual Semaglutide; Vutrisiran ATTR-CM CHMP Opinion 

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Ashley McEvoy has been appointed as Insulet’s new CEO (view press release); Galmed announced an agreement with Entomus for sublingual semaglutide development (view press release); and CHMP adopted a positive opinion for the vutrisiran ATTR-CM indication (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

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AbbVie Q1 ‘25 Earnings; Madrigal Hires Ex-Novartis CVRM Development Lead

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.

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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Medtronic Seeks Interoperability; Roche, Viking, Sanofi, and Merck Q1 ‘25 Earnings; Zealand Enrolls First Patient in Ph2 T2DM Study; Esperion R&D Day 2025

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.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
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’s Two New Ph3 Studies in Obesity; Ascletis Ph1 Obesity Study Topline Results; Zealand Hires Ex-Lilly Exec; Lilly Sues Compounders…Again 

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.

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 Files HD Oral Sema; Roche Expands US Manufacturing; MetaVia Additional Ph1 Obesity Results; Ypsomed Sells Diabetes Care Business; Biolinq $100M Series C; April CHMP Agenda 

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.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
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 Ph3 Orforglipron T2DM Topline Results

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.

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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Zealand Accelerates Hiring & Initiates New Ph2 Petrelintide Study; Merck Licenses Oral Drug Delivery Platform; MetaVia Ph1 Obesity Results; Skye Preclinical Obesity Results 

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.

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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Pfizer Discontinues Danuglipron in Obesity; Verve Shares Initial Ph1b HeFH/CAD Data; Novo Warns Against Counterfeit Ozempic; Syntis Announces Preliminary Data in Obesity 

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.

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 New Ph1 Eloralintide + Tirzepatide Study and DTC TV Ad; Another Integration with LillyDirect; Biophytis Confirms Ph2 Obesity Study Plans 

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.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
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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Obesity Spotlight: Roche’s Journey to Commercialization 

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).

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
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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