Category Archives: Glucagon

Oral Semaglutide and URLi CHMP Opinions Anticipated; Forxiga Lower-limb Warning?; Xeris Gvoke Filed (CHMP Agenda January 27-30)

The CHMP agenda for this month’s meeting (January 27-30) has been released, and it includes four notable items (oral semaglutide opinion, URLi opinion, potential Forxiga lower limb amputation warning, and Xeris’s Gvoke initial filing) as well as some other items. Below, FENIX provides diabetes-related highlights and insights from the January 2020 CHMP agenda.

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Xeris RTU Glucagon Ph2 Results for Exercise-Induced Hypoglycemia

Xeris has announced positive topline results from the in-clinic stage of its Ph2 study of ready-to-use (RTU) glucagon for the prevention of exercise-induced hypoglycemia (EIH) in patients with T1DM. Below, FENIX provides context and insights on the results.

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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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Thoughts on ADA 2020 Standards of Care

ADA recently updated its Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes for 2020, which includes key additions across multiple drug classes. Of note, the standards now include a recommendation for initiating SGLT2i or GLP-1RA therapy in patients with ASCVD, HF, or CKD (SGLT2i only) who are already at their A1C goal. Interestingly, while the guidelines were updated to include discussion of the CANVAS/R, CREDENCE, DECLARE, REWIND, and CARMELINA trials, CAROLINA and DAPA-HF trials were not addressed. Below, FENIX provides thoughts and market implications for selected guideline updates.

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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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Xeris Positive Ph2 Data in PBH; Oramed Partnership with Tianhui; Glooko Privacy Shield Certification

Three news items have been observed today across diabetes players including Xeris, Oramed, and Glooko. Xeris announced positive data from their Ph2 trial in post-bariatric hypoglycemia, Oramed has partnered with Tianhui Incubator of Technologies to launch ORMD-0801 in China in 2 years, and Glooko announced Privacy Shield certification from the US Department of Commerce. Below, FENIX provides context and insights on these news items. Xeris Reports Positive Ph2 Data in Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia Xeris announced positive results from the in-clinic stage of the Ph2 study evaluating their ready-to-use (RTU) glucagon in patients at risk of postprandial hypoglycemia following bariatric surgery. Participants in the trial were……

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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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Beta Bionics’s iLet Breakthrough Designation; Roche Receives CE Mark for Novel BG Test; Glooko Receives ISO 13485 Certification

FENIX has observed several announcements across diabetes technology players. First, Beta Bionics has received breakthrough device designation for the iLet Bionic Pancreas System from the FDA. Note, Beta Bionics is the only manufacturer to receive this designation for 3 system configurations (insulin-only as well as dual-hormone and glucagon-only using Zealand’s dasiglucagon), as no other companies have disclosed configurations beyond insulin-only. Additionally, Roche announced it has received CE Mark for the Accu-Chek SugarView, a meter-free BG monitoring system. Further, Glooko has received ISO 13485 certification, meeting requirements for safety and quality of their system. Below, FENIX provides context and insights on these announcements.

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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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Xeris Gvoke Business Update; Xeris @ Jefferies

Xeris presented at the Jefferies London Healthcare Conference (press release) and provided updates to its business including the recent Gvoke launch and EU filing as well as the discontinuation of two other glucagon programs. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the Xeris presentation at Jefferies.

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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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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.

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 Q3 ’19 Earnings Update; Conterno to Retire

Lilly hosted its Q3 ’19 earnings call (press release) and provided updates across its diabetes business. In a separate press release, Lilly disclosed that its current senior vice president of Lilly and president of Lilly Diabetes and Lilly USA, Enrique Conterno, will be retiring at the end of the year. Mike Mason, current SVP of Connected Care and Insulins, will succeed Conterno. During the earnings call, Lilly also highlighted Ph1 development of its triple-agonist and oral GLP-1 non-peptide agonist, Jardiance LCM, the recent positive CHMP opinion for Baqsimi, and Trulicity pricing dynamics. Below, FENIX provides context 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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Lilly Nasal Glucagon CHMP Opinion This Week (CHMP Agenda October 14-17)

The CHMP agenda for this week’s meeting (October 14-17) has been released, and it includes two notable items (Lilly nasal glucagon opinion and Toujeo age indication extension). Below, FENIX provides diabetes-related highlights and insights from the CHMP agenda.

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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