Category Archives: Glucagon

Gvoke Kit Receives FDA Approval; Medtronic Q2 ’21 Earnings Update

Two diabetes news items have been observed: Xeris announced FDA approved the sNDA for Gvoke Kit (1mg/0.2 mL single-dose vial syringe kit); and Medtronic hosted its CY Q2 ’21 (FY Q1 ’22) earnings call. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the Medtronic call as well as thoughts on how Xeris’s decision to develop the Gvoke Kit was likely influenced by the channel mix.

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Lexicon and Amarin Present Data at ESC 2021

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lexicon announced the presentation of additional analyses from the SOLOIST and SCORED Ph3 trials at the ESC 2021 Digital Experience; and Amarin announced the on-demand, Late Breaking Science Presentation at ESC 2021 of data from the prior MI subgroup analysis of its Vascepa/Vazkepa (icosapent ethyl) Ph3 REDUCE-IT study. Of note, the full ESC 2021 conference takes place August 27-30. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Xeris Expanded Payor Coverage; Movano Q2 ’21 Earnings Update

Xeris announced it has reached a milestone for Gvoke payor coverage and Movano hosted its Q2 ’21 earnings update. Of note, Gvoke Medicare access has reached 91% and commercial insurance access is at 88%. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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New Non-invasive CGM Startup Raises $11.7M in Series B; Zealand, Mannkind, and Metacrine Q2 ’21 Earnings Updates; Integrity Applications Reverse Stock Split

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Hagar announced it has raised $11.7M in Series B financing for the clinical development of a non-invasive CGM; Zealand, Mannkind, and Metacrine hosted their Q2 ’21 earnings calls; and Integrity Applications announced it has implemented a 1-for-13 reverse stock split. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Ascensia Launches Patient Assistance Program for Eversense; Dario Digital Health Contract; Xeris EU Distribution Agreement for Ogluo; Medtronic Extended Wear Infusion Set 510(k) Clearance; Nimium Partnership for G3PP Activator Development; TempraMed Launches Insulin Cooler Cap

Six cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Ascensia, Dario, Xeris, Medtronic, Nimium Therapeutics, and TempraMed. Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the announcements.

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Bigfoot Unity and Zegalogue RTU Dasiglucagon Now Available in the US; Carmot Initiates GIP/GLP Trial in Obesity and T2DM; Dexcom Launches TIR Educational Campaign; Dario Selected as Digital Health Provider for Coastal Family Health Center

Ahead of the 2021 ADA conference (June 25-29), a series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Bigfoot announced the Bigfoot Unity connected system is now available in select markets across the US; Zealand announced US commercial availability of its dasiglucagon hypoglycemia product, Zegalogue; Carmot Therapeutics announced initiation of a Ph1 trial evaluating a QW dual GLP-1/GIP RA, CT-388; Dexcom announced the launch of an awareness and educational campaign called The Global Movement for Time in Range; and Dario Health announced it was selected as a digital health provider for Coastal Family Health Center. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Xeris to Acquire Strongbridge; NGM Bio Discontinues NASH Program; BI Selects NASH Drug Candidate From Dicerna

A series of cardiometabolic news items have been observed: Xeris and Strongbridge announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Xeris will acquire Strongbridge for stock and contingent value rights; NGM Bio announced the discontinuation of its NASH program following topline results from the Ph2b trial; and Dicerna announced BI has accepted a GalXC RNAi candidate, referred to as DCR-LIV2, for advancement under its existing agreement. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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