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Ozempic Approved in CKD; Metsera Targets IPO Valuation; Helicore Launches as Obesity Company; Hims & Hers Super Bowl DTC; BioAge Scraps Azelaprag Program; Novo Caps Insulin Prices

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo Nordisk, BioAge Labs, Metsera, Helicore Biopharma, and Hims & Hers. 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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Akero Wins with F4 MASH Endpoint; Semaglutide + Enobosarm Combination Data; January 2025 CHMP Agenda

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Akero Therapeutics announced positive topline results from its Ph2b SYMMETRY trial (view press release), Veru announced Ph2b semaglutide + enobosarm topline data (view press release); and the CHMP agenda for this month’s meeting (Jan 27-30) has been released (view here). 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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Novo Wins with Amycretin Ph1/2 Data; Another Obesity IPO; Allurion Gastric Balloon+GLP-1RA Trial

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk announced topline Ph1b/2a SC amycretin obesity results (view press release); Aardvark Therapeutics is seeking an IPO to advance its obesity pipeline (view document); and Allurion Technologies announced plans to initiate a study evaluating its gastric balloon in combination with GLP-1RA therapy (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including thoughts on Novo’s potential move to bypass cagrisema in favor of amycretin. 

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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Abbott Q4 ‘24 Earnings; Esperion KOL Event

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Abbott hosted its Q4 ‘24 earnings call (press release; infographic) and Esperion hosted a virtual Nexletol KOL event (view slides). 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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FDA Accepts Plozasiran NDA for FCS; Cytokinetics Opens Ph2 AMBER-HFpEF Trial Enrollment

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals announced FDA accepted the plozasiran NDA for familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS; view press release) and Cytokinetics started enrollment in the Ph2 AMBER-HFpEF trial (view press release). 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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Sema on Medicare Negotiation List; STEP UP Topline Results; Long-Term Cagrisema Trial; EMA Reviewing Sema for NAION Risk

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed by CMS, Novo Nordisk, and EMA. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including thoughts on Novo’s high-dose semaglutide readout.

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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JPM 2025 Day 4: SKYE, ESPR, TRNS, IVA

On the fourth and final day of JPM 2025, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by Skye Bioscience, Esperion Therapeutics, Terns Pharmaceuticals, and Inventiva Pharma.

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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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JPM 2025 Day 3: PODD, MDGL, BMEA, IONS, SANA; Novo Wins PRV; Mounajro DTC; Lexaria Oral Liraglutide; Wisp Sublingual Sema

On the third day of JPM 2025, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by major CVRM companies, including Insulet, Madrigal, Biomea Fusion, Ionis, and Sana Biotechnology. Separately, a series of CVRM-related news items has been observed:

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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JPM 2025 Day 2: LLY, AZN, SNY, NVS, BAY, AKRO, SRRK, SDZ, MRK, TDOC, VTRS; Dario Partners for GLP-1RA Solution Expansion

On the second day of JPM 2025, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by major CVRM companies, including Lilly, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Novartis, Bayer, Akero, Scholar Rock, Sandoz, Merck, Teladoc, and Viatris. Of note, JPM experienced webcast issues during the 9:45 AM PT time slot. Separately, one CVRM-related news item has been observed: Dario partnered with MediOrbis for GLP-1RA solution expansion (view press release).

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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JPM 2025 Day 1: DXCM, AMGN, VKTX, PFE, ZEAL, MDT, REGN, VTX, ALNY, CYTK; Metsera Files for IPO; Fractyl REVEAL-1 Data; Ro Zepbound DTC; 89bio 2025 Outlook

On the first day of JPM 2025, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by major CVRM companies, including Dexcom, Amgen, Viking, Pfizer, Zealand, Medtronic, Regeneron, Vertex, Alnylam, and Cytokinetics. Roche also presented at JPM 2025 but had no meaningful discussion relating to its CVRM portfolio. Additionally, a series of CVRM-related news items have been observed:

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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