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Does Lifescan’s Expanded Partnership with Cecelia Health Signal a New Business Model to Set Up for an Acquisition by Livongo?

Lifescan and Cecelia Health announced the expansion of a multi-year partnership to offer users a fully integrated live telehealth service with the OneTouch Reveal app. Recall, Lifescan and Cecelia Health initially entered into the partnership in October 2020 starting with text-based coaching. According to the press release, Lifescan and Cecelia Health will launch a new, live Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES) telehealth service through the OneTouch Reveal app which will be fully integrated into OneTouch Solutions. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on Lifescan’s apparent new strategy to expand its business model beyond traditional PBM reimbursement to either remain competitive or become attractive as an acquisition target.

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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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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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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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AZ/Fibrogen Receive Roxadustat CRL

AstraZeneca and Fibrogen announced FDA issued a CRL regarding the roxadustat NDA for the treatment of anemia due to CKD in non-dialysis dependent (NDD) and dialysis-dependent (DD) adults. Recall, in July 2021, FDA held an advisory committee that voted 1-13 and 2-14 against the approval of roxadustat for the NDD and DD populations, respectively (previous FENIX insight). According to the press release, FDA is requesting additional clinical study be performed prior to resubmitting the roxadustat application. AZ and Fibrogen are working with FDA to evaluate next steps.

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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Lifescan and Fitbit Diabetes Collaboration; Sigilon Q2 ’21 Earnings Update

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lifescan and Fitbit announced a multi-year collaboration for data integration into each other’s apps; and Sigilon announced its Q2 ’21 earnings. 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

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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Viatris and Senseonics Q2 ’21 Earnings Updates; Forxiga CKD EU Approval; GoodRx and BI Patient Access Initiative; Diamyd EU Patent Granted; New Glooko CTO

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Viatris and Senseonics hosted their respective Q2 ’21 earnings calls; AstraZeneca announced EU approval of Forxiga for the treatment of CKD in adults with and without T2DM; GoodRx and BI announced an initiative to increase access to cost-savings programs for patients with T2DM and COPD; Diamyd announced the European Patent Office has granted the Diamyd’s recent patent application for treatment using GAD; and Glooko announced Prakash Menon has been appointed as the company’s Chief Technology Officer. 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

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, Amarin, Regeneron, and BD Q2 ’21 Earnings Updates

Xeris, Amarin, Regeneron, and BD hosted their respective Q2 ’21 earnings calls, Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the events.

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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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Omnipod 5 Delayed; Insulet, Provention Bio, and Bayer Q2 ’21 Earnings Updates

Insulet (press release), Provention Bio (press release), and Bayer (press release; slides) hosted their respective Q2 ’21 earnings calls. Importantly, Insulet disclosed the projected Omnipod 5 FDA clearance and launch have been delayed. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the calls.

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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Tandem, Ionis, Esperion, and Amgen Q2 ’21 Earnings Updates; Dario Gains National Digital Behavioral Health Contract

Five cardiometabolic-related news items have recently been observed: Tandem, Ionis, Esperion, and Amgen hosted their respective Q2 ‘21 earnings calls; and Dario Health announced it was selected as the digital behavioral health provider for an undisclosed national professional services company. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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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Wegovy Launch Impresses; Guidance Raised; Novo Q2 ’21 Earnings Update

Novo Nordisk hosted its Q2 ’21 earnings call and provided updates across its commercial and pipeline activities, including the ongoing Wegovy and Rybelsus launches and Novo’s intentions to develop and launch an ASCVD or HF product between 2024 and 2028. Of note, the earnings call was previously scheduled for tomorrow (August 5, 2021), but the company curiously moved it up by a day. 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.

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Libre 2 iOS App Cleared in US; Novartis Pelacarsen CVOT Reaches 50% Enrollment

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Abbott announced the Libre 2 iOS app received FDA clearance and Ionis announced the pelacarsen CVOT, called Lp(a) HORIZON, has reached 50% enrollment. 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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