Category Archives: Insulin Delivery

Lilly Q3 ’22 Earnings Update

Lilly hosted its Q3 ’22 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided updates across its CVRM portfolio. Unsurprisingly, much of the call was focused on the Mounjaro US launch, manufacturing capacity considerations, and LCM initiatives. Other topics highlighted during the call included the ongoing QW insulin Ph3 program (QWINT), recent Tempo Smart Button US/EU regulatory approvals, and ANGPTL-3 siRNA advancement into Ph2. 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.

If you receive our email blasts, you already have an account.

Purchase Blast$599.00

You can read the article’s full content online after purchase.

Biocorp and Novo Sign New Connected Care Agreement; Daprodustat Adcom: 13-3 in Favor of Dapro in DD; 5-11 Against Dapro in NDD

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Biocorp announced it signed a new agreement with Novo Nordisk reinforcing their partnership to develop the Mallya smart add-on device compatible with the Novo FlexTouch platform; and FDA hosted an adcom for GSK’s daprodustat where the panel voted 13-3 in favor of the dapro benefit/risk profile in the DD patient population and 5-11 against the benefit/risk profile in the NDD patient population. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new 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.

If you receive our email blasts, you already have an account.

Purchase Blast$599.00

You can read the article’s full content online after purchase.

Medtronic Launches 770G Personalized Insights Program; GSK Initiates Ph2b NASH Trial; J&J Q3 ’22 Earnings Update

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Medtronic announced the launch of a new personalized program, called My Insights, which is designed to support patients using the MiniMed 770G AID system (view website); a new GSK-sponsored Ph2b trial (HORIZON) has been observed evaluating GSK4532990 (HSD17B13 silencer) in adults with NASH (view CT.gov record); and J&J hosted their Q3 ‘22 earnings call (press release; slides). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new 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.

If you receive our email blasts, you already have an account.

Purchase Blast$599.00

You can read the article’s full content online after purchase.

Insulet to Replace Omnipod DASH PDMs; Pfizer Initiates New Ph2 QD Oral GLP-1RA vs. Rybelsus Trial; Novartis to Lay Off 400 Employees in Dublin

Three cardiometabolic-related updates have been observed: In a recent 8-K filing, Insulet disclosed it will cost the company between $35M-45M to replace Personal Diabetes Managers (PDM) for all current Omnipod DASH users globally due to reported issues with the PDM battery (Form 8-K); a new Pfizer-sponsored Ph2 trial evaluating its oral GLP-1RA (PF-07081532) vs. Rybelsus has been observed (view CT.gov record); and, it has been reported that Novartis plans to lay off 400 of its 1,000+ staff stationed at the company’s Dublin campus by EOY 2024 (view article). Below, FENIX provides insight on the respective new 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.

If you receive our email blasts, you already have an account.

Purchase Blast$599.00

You can read the article’s full content online after purchase.

Lilly’s Tempo Smart Button Receives 510(k) Clearance; EASD 2022 Key Press Releases (Sept 21)

On the third day of EASD 2022, three key press releases were observed from Zealand, Carmot Therapeutics, and Abbott. Separately, Lilly’s Tempo Smart Button received FDA 510(k) clearance on September 16, 2022 (view FDA website), although Lilly has not issued a press release. Below FENIX provides insights and context for the respective announcements.

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.

If you receive our email blasts, you already have an account.

Purchase Blast$599.00

You can read the article’s full content online after purchase.

Insulet Omnipod 5 Receives CE Mark; Novo Nordisk and Octagon Therapeutics Collaboration for Inflammatory Disease Targets; Diamyd Presents Updated 12-month Results from Ph2 GADinLADA Trial; EASD 2022 Key Press Releases (Sept 20)

On the second day of EASD 2022, three key press releases were observed from Insulet, Novo Nordisk, and Diamyd. Below FENIX provides insights and context for the respective announcements.

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.

If you receive our email blasts, you already have an account.

Purchase Blast$599.00

You can read the article’s full content online after purchase.

Biocorp’s SoloSmart receives CE Mark; EASD 2022 Key Press Releases (Sept 19)

On the first day of EASD 2022, Biocorp announced it received CE Mark for SoloSmart, an accessory medical device for Sanofi’s SoloStar/DoubleStar pens that records dose information (e.g., dose amount, time, and date). According to the press release, Biocorp will provide more details regarding the SoloSmart launch during its CY Q3 ’22 earnings call scheduled for September 29th. Below, FENIX provides brief thoughts on the new SoloSmart device as well as potential implications for Novo Nordisk, Lilly, and other insulin pen manufacturers.

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.

If you receive our email blasts, you already have an account.

Purchase Blast$599.00

You can read the article’s full content online after purchase.

Ypsomed Launches Remote Bolus Feature; Lannett Completes Bs-glargine Pivotal Trial; Madrigal Initiates MAESTRO-NASH Outcomes Study for Resmetirom

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Ypsomed announced the launch of a smartphone bolus delivery feature for its mylife YpsoPump using the mylife App; Lannett announced it completed subject dosing in its Ph1 bs-glargine pivotal trial (view CT.gov record); and Madrigal announced the initiation of a Ph3 MAESTRO-NASH Outcomes study evaluating the effect of QD oral 80mg resmetirom compared to placebo in patients with compensated NASH cirrhosis (view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides context and insight on 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.

If you receive our email blasts, you already have an account.

Purchase Blast$599.00

You can read the article’s full content online after purchase.

Medtronic CY Q2 ‘22 Earnings Updates; Glytec Collaborates with CPS for Glycemic Management Technology

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Medtronic (press release; slides) released their CY Q2 ‘22 (FY Q1 ‘23) earnings, including updates to the ongoing FDA warning letter situation; and Glytec announced a partnership with CPS to offer glycemic management technology to HCPs (press release). Below, FENIX provides context and insight on 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.

If you receive our email blasts, you already have an account.

Purchase Blast$599.00

You can read the article’s full content online after purchase.

Novo Announces Positive Ph2 Cagrisema Results; Insulet’s Omnipod 5 Receives Expanded FDA Clearance; Digbi Health Enrolled in Novo’s Accelerator Program; New Lyumjev Trial for Inreda’s Bi-hormonal AID System; Amarin Discontinues Vazkepa in Germany

A series of cardiometabolic updates have been observed: Novo announced positive topline results from its Ph2 study of cagrisema in T2DM; Insulet announced Omnipod 5 received expanded FDA clearance in patients down to 2 years of age; Digbi Health has enrolled in Novo’s Global Prevention Accelerator program; an Inreda-sponsored study has been observed evaluating Lyumjev in its bi-hormonal closed loop system (FAST 1; view CT.gov record); and Amarin announced it is discontinuing Vazkepa in Germany. Below, FENIX provides context and insight on 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.

If you receive our email blasts, you already have an account.

Purchase Blast$599.00

You can read the article’s full content online after purchase.