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Regeneron Enters In-Licensing Agreement for Dual Agonist in Obesity and Announces Interim Ph2 Obesity Data; Nxera Achieves Milestone in Lilly Collaboration; TIXiMed Completes Ph1 Study for TIX100; Arrowhead Doses First Patients in Ph1/2a Obesity Study

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals/Hansoh Pharma, Nxera Pharma, TIXiMed, and Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals. 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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Obesity Spotlight: If Pfizer Can’t Beat ‘Em, Should It Join Them?

In the fifth installment of FENIX’s Obesity Spotlight Series, FENIX has conducted a deep dive analysis of Pfizer’s current position in the obesity market. The analysis includes insights into Pfizer’s recent discontinuation of danuglipron (oral GLP-1RA; previous FENIX insight) and potential next steps for the company, including how Pfizer’s history with CVRM alliances may influence its obesity strategy.

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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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Novo Pushes Back Against Pharma Tariffs; Veru Ph2 Enobosarm Obesity Results; BioAge Completes IND-Enabling Studies for Obesity Asset 

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk warns US government against pharma tariffs and encourages tariffs on compounded semaglutide (view article); Veru announced Ph2b topline safety results for its enobosarm + semaglutide study (view press release); and BioAge Labs announced preclinical findings for BGE-102 in obesity (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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Evernorth Caps Wegovy and Zepbound Costs; Saxenda Pediatric CHMP Opinion 

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Evernorth Health Services announced a new pharmacy benefit capping the monthly OOP cost of Wegovy and Zepbound (view press release); and CHMP adopted a positive opinion for the Saxenda pediatric indication (view CHMP statement). 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 Introduces New Wegovy Savings; Lilly’s Letter to Patients about Access; Sequel to Integrate with Abbott’s Glucose-ketone Sensor; Sernova Appoints Cell Pouch Advisory Board 

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Novo Nordisk, Lilly, Sequel Med Tech/Abbott, and Sernova Biotherapeutics. FENIX will cover Cigna’s announcement regarding AOM coverage (view here) in today’s upcoming blast. 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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Medtronic to Spin Off Diabetes Business and CY Q1 ’25 (FY Q4 ’25) Earnings; Akero Acquisition Rumor 

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Medtronic announced plans to spin off its diabetes business (press release; slides) and hosted its CY Q1 ’25 (FY Q4 ’25) earnings call (press release; slides); and Akero Therapeutics has reportedly received an acquisition proposal from an undisclosed strategic buyer (view article). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including thoughts on what the Medtronic diabetes spinoff means for the rest of the market.

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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Noom Offers Lower-Dose Wegovy; Tandem’s Mobi Receives CE Mark; Ascletis Ph1 Obesity Study 

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Noom is offering lower doses of compounded Wegovy (view article); Tandem Diabetes Care’s Mobi insulin pump received CE Mark (view 8-K filing); and Ascletis Pharma announced dosing the first patient in its Ph1 ASC47 (THR-β) obesity study (view press release; view CT.gov record). 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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Naming Novo Names: Who Could Be the Next CEO? 

With Novo Nordisk preparing for the succession of Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen as CEO (previous FENIX insight), the key question now is: who will take on the role? In Novo’s investor call to discuss its leadership transition plans, the company emphasized that its strategy has not changed and that it will continue to execute its current plans. As such, this seems to suggest that its next CEO may be more likely to fall in line with its previous patterns (e.g., internal hire) rather than someone who is viewed as more transformative. Below, FENIX presents a selection of both internal and external candidates as well as an assessment of the likelihood that they are on the CEO search committee’s short list.

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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Skye Partners for Obesity Development; May CHMP Agenda; Altimmune Initiates Ph2 Study in AUD; Zealand Appoints New CDO; Cytokinetics Presents Additional Aficamten Analyses; Ionis Ph3 Olezarsen Topline Data 

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Skye Bioscience, EMA, Altimmune, Zealand Pharma, Cytokinetics, and Ionis Pharmaceuticals. 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’s CEO Steps Down; Abbott Invests in Senseonics; Cellarity Hires Ex-Scholar Rock CFO 

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk announced its current CEO, Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, will step down amid an ongoing search for a successor (view press release); Abbott has invested in Senseonics (view press release); and Flagship’s company, Cellarity, appoints new CEO (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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