Category Archives: GLP-1RA

Novo’s Oral Sema Alzheimer’s Studies Posted on CT.gov; Saxenda Receives Positive CHMP Opinion

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: the CT.gov records for Novo’s oral semaglutide Ph3 Alzheimer’s disease trials have been posted and Novo Nordisk announced Saxenda received a positive CHMP opinion for the treatment of obesity in adolescents. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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High-Dose Ozempic Filing Refused by FDA

Novo Nordisk announced it received a Refusal to File letter from FDA regarding the sNDA for high-dose 2.0mg injectable semaglutide. Recall, Novo initially filed the application with FDA on January 20, 2021 (previous FENIX insight). Novo plans to re-file in Q2 ’21. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the high-dose semaglutide delay in the context of Lilly’s high-dose Trulicity and tirzepatide assets.

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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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Bigfoot Recieves $57M in Financing; ACC/Novo Partner for T2DM/CVD HCP Education; Amazon Care Telehealth Program Launched Nationwide

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Bigfoot Biomedical announced it has secured combined debt and equity financing of up to $57M for the commercialization of Bigfoot Unity; ACC announced a collaboration with Novo Nordisk to educate HCPs on multidisciplinary care for people T2DM and CVD; Amazon announced the nationwide launch of its Amazon Care telemedicine program. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insight 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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Viatris Generic Rybelsus in the Pipeline; Viatris 2021 Investor Day

Viatris hosted its first Investor Day (view slides), and the company provided updates across its diabetes generics and biosimilars portfolio. Importantly, the company disclosed plans to develop a generic version of Novo Nordisk’s Rybelsus (oral semaglutide). Below, FENIX provides brief highlights from the Investor Day as well as insight into challenges and questions of generic Rybelsus development.

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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 Invests in Danish Facility for Oral Sema Production; MNKD, PRVB, ICPT, BAYRY, and IONS Q4 ’20 Earnings Updates

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk announced plans to invest 500M DKK (~82M USD) to expand its oral tablet production facilities in Måløv, Denmark; and Mannkind, Provention Bio, Intercept, Bayer, and Ionis hosted their Q4 and FY ’20 earnings call. 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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DAPA-CKD filed with EMA; February 22-25 CHMP Agenda; G&L Partners with IDF

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: the CHMP agenda for this month’s meeting (February 22-25, 2021) has been released, and it includes one notable item: DAPA-CKD appears for the first time; and Gan & Lee announced a new partnership with IDF. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from 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 Q4 ’20 Post-earnings Event; Sanofi Capital Markets Day 2021; Sanofi and Regeneron Q4 and FY ’20 Earnings Updates

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk hosted its post-Q4 ’20 earnings event; Sanofi hosted its Capital Markets Day 2021 and Q4 and FY ’20 earnings call; and Regeneron hosted its Q4 and FY ’20 earnings call. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective investor events.

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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 Broadens Icodec Ph3 program; CSO to Retire; Novo Q4 and FY ’20 Earnings Update

Novo Nordisk hosted its Q4 and FY ’20 earnings calls and provided updates across its pipeline and commercial activities, including plans to conduct a broader Ph3 QW insulin program and additional insight into the Ph3 high-dose oral semaglutide trial. Importantly, Novo disclosed Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen is retiring as EVP and CSO in February 2021 and Novo stock is trading at a near all-time high (view NVO). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call.

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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Dexcom Super Bowl DTC; Pfizer Q4 and FY ’20 Earnings Update

Two diabetes-related news items have been observed: Dexcom announced the debut of its first-ever Super Bowl commercial; and Pfizer hosted its Q4 ’20 earnings call, commenting on its oral GLP-1 pipeline developments. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including thoughts on how the Dexcom Super Bowl commercial signals that Dexcom is ready to move on the CGM mass market opportunity.

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 Advances 5 New CV/Met Assets to Ph1; Lilly Q4 and FY ’20 Earnings Update

Lilly hosted its Q4 and FY ’20 earnings call and provided updates across its diabetes portfolio including the disclosure of five new early-stage pipeline assets that have advanced into Ph1 development. Of note, tirzepatide discussion was limited as much of the call focused on the development of donanemab in early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the 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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