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Abbott Q4 ’22 Earnings; Tidepool Loop Receives FDA Clearance; Lilly to Expand Incretin Manufacturing Capacity; Novo Receives Marketing Practices Complaint; AGC Biologics to Manufacture Tzield; Nemaura Reports Positive Miboko Data; J&J Q4 ’22 Earnings; and Embecta Opens New Headquarters

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items were observed from Tidepool, Lilly, Novo, Embecta, AGC Biologics, and Nemaura. Additionally, Abbott and J&J hosted Q4 ’22 earnings calls. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items including commentary on why the claims against Novo’s marketing practices seem unfounded.

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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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Another Branded SGLT2i Approved by FDA; Tandem Completes AMF Medical Acquisition; January CHMP Agenda

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: TheracosBio announced FDA approved Brenzavvy (bexagliflozin), a QD 20mg oral SGLT2i, for the treatment of T2DM (view press release; label); Tandem announced it completed the acquisition of AMF Medical (view press release); and the CHMP agenda (view here) for this month’s meeting (January 23-26) has been released. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items including an in-depth analysis of Brenzavvy could be another Nesina.

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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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FDA Accepts OCA NASH NDA; Palatin Initiates Ph2b DKD Trial

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Intercept announced FDA has accepted the NDA for obeticholic acid (OCA) seeking accelerated approval for the treatment of patients with pre-cirrhotic liver fibrosis due to NASH (view press release); and Palatin Technologies announced that its Ph2b BREAKOUT study (CT.gov record not observed), evaluating melanocortin agonist bremelanotide in DKD, initiated enrollment in December 2022 (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including commentary on the future of OCA’s NASH indication.

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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Diamyd Initiates Ph2 Trial in At-risk Individuals; Teladoc Cuts 300 Jobs; Merck to Resolve Sitagliptin Contamination Issue

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Diamyd initiated a new Ph2 trial evaluating its vaccine in individuals at risk for T1DM (DiaPrecise; view CT.gov record); Teladoc disclosed it is laying off 300 employees which represent 6% of its workforce (view Form 8-K); and Merck has determined the source of the sitagliptin NTTP contamination issue (view article). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including thoughts on Diamyd’s development plan in the context of the ongoing Tzield launch.

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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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Rybelsus Approved as First-Line Therapy for T2DM; Biocon Receives Another CRL; Tandem Initiates Control-IQ 2.0 Feasibility Study in T1DM

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk announced FDA approved an updated label for Rybelsus, allowing for first-line use (view press release); Biocon received a CRL from FDA for its biosimilar Insulin-R (view announcement); and Tandem initiated a T1DM feasibility study using an updated Control-IQ 2.0 algorithm (view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including thoughts on the impact of the updated Rybelsus label.

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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JPM 2023 Day 4: TNDM, ICPT, LXRX, MNKD, and XERS; Oramed Discontinues Ph3 Development ORMD-0801 in T2DM; Versanis Initiates Ph2b Obesity Trial Enrollment

On the fourth and final day of JPM 2023, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by other CVRM companies including Tandem, Intercept, Lexicon, MannKind, and Xeris. Separately, two CVRM-related news items have been observed: Oramed announced its oral insulin (ORMD-0801) failed to meet primary and secondary endpoints in the first Ph3 T2DM study, and the company is discontinuing development in T2DM (view press release); and Versanis Bio announced that the BELIEVE Ph2b study evaluating bimagrumab alone and in combination with semaglutide for the treatment of obesity has begun enrolling patients (view press release).

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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 2023 Day 3: ESPR, IONS, EMBC, AMRN, and VTRS

On the third day of JPM 2023, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by other CVRM companies including Esperion, Ionis, Embecta, Amarin, and Viatris.

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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 2023 Day 2: LLY, ABT, PODD, SNY, AZN, MRK, and GSK; Sernova Advances T1DM Cell Pouch Technology; Pfizer Initiates New Ph1 Oral GLP-1RA Trial

On the second day of JPM 2023, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by major CVRM companies including Lilly, Abbott, Insulet, AZ, and Merck. GSK and Sanofi also presented at JPM 2023, but neither had any meaningful discussion relating to their respective CVRM portfolios. Separately, two CVRM-related news items have been observed: Sernova announced it has made progress toward a first in-human study for its cell pouch system (view press release); and Pfizer initiated a new Ph1 trial (view CT.gov record) for one of its oral GLP-1RA assets (PF-07081532).

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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 2023 Day 1: DXCM, MDT, PFE, AMGN, VRTX, NVS, CYTK, TDOC, ARWR, and AMGN; AZ Acquires CinCor; Viking Completes Ph2b NASH Enrollment; Ionis Sells Pelacarsen Royalties

On the first day of JPM 2023, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by major CVRM companies including Dexcom, Medtronic, Pfizer, Amgen, Vertex, Novartis, Cytokinetics, Teladoc, and Arrowhead. Alnylam, Gilead, J&J, Regeneron, and Amgen also presented at JPM 2023, but none had any meaningful discussion relating to their respective CVRM portfolios. Additionally, three separate CVRM-related news items have been observed: AZ announced the acquisition of CinCor Pharma (view press release), Viking completed enrollment of the Ph2b VOYAGE NASH trial (view press release), and Ionis entered into an agreement with Royalty Pharma to sell rights to Spinraza and pelacarsen (view press release).

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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Madrigal Announces Additional Positive MAESTRO-NASH Data; Bluebird Sells Second PRV to BMS for $95M

Two cardiometabolic-related new items have been observed: Madrigal Pharmaceuticals announced additional positive results from the pivotal Ph3 MAESTRO-NASH trial evaluating resmetirom in patients with NASH and liver fibrosis (view press release; CT.gov record); and bluebird bio announced it entered into a definitive agreement to sell its second Rare Disease PRV to BMS for $95M (view press release; view 8-K). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including updated thoughts on the resmetirom filing discrepancy.

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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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