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New Insulin Patch Pump; Pfizer Q4 ‘23 Earnings; Lilly Initiates Ph2 LA Amylin Obesity Trial; Lilly Trying to Get Mounjaro Reimbursed in Germany

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Modular Medical, Pfizer, and Lilly. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including thoughts on why the new patch pump from Modular Medical may be an acquisition/partnership target by Medtronic.

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President of Fenix Group International

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Roche Completes Carmot Acquisition

Carmot Therapeutics announced its acquisition by Roche has been completed. Recall, Carmot and Roche entered into a definitive merger agreement for Roche to acquire Carmot for $2.7B upfront with the potential for $400M in milestone payments (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides brief highlights and insights on the acquisition.

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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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Mounjaro KwikPen Approved in UK; Biocorp Receives 510(K) Clearance for SoloSmart; Novo Initiates Second Ph3 Cagrisema T2DM Trial; Mounjaro 12.5mg Added to FDA Shortage Database; Counterfeit Ozempic Causes Cases of Hypoglycemia

Five cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Lilly, Biocorp, and Novo Nordisk. 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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Abbott Q4 ‘23 Earnings; Sciwind Oral GLP-1RA Ph1 Data

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Abbott hosted its Q4 ’23 earnings call (press release; infographic); and Sciwind announced interim Ph1 data for its oral GLP-1RA (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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Novo Partners for Oral Obesity Asset; Scholar Rock Announces IND Clearance for Obesity; JNJ Q4 ’23 Earnings

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk entered a collaboration and licensing agreement with EraCal for its oral, small molecule asset for obesity (view press release); Scholar Rock announced IND clearance to initiate Ph2 PoC trial with its myostatin inhibitor for obesity (view press release); and J&J hosted its Q4 ’23 earnings call (press release; slides). 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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SELECT up for CHMP Opinion?; January CHMP Agenda; Akero Initiates Ph3 EFX MASH Trial

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: the CHMP agenda (view here) for this month’s meeting (January 22-25) has been released and includes Novo’s SELECT; and Akero initiated the second Ph3 study evaluating EFX in participants with non-cirrhotic MASH and F2 or F3 fibrosis (SYNCHRONY Histology; view CT.gov record). 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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Dexcom to Build EU Manufacturing Plant; FDA Finds Manufacturing Lapses at Lilly Plant

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Dexcom announced its first manufacturing facility in the EU for CGM sensors (view press release); and FDA has reportedly uncovered new manufacturing problems at a Lilly plant (view article). 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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Lilly to Launch Mounjaro in EU; FDA Posts Libre 3 Android App Recall; Novo Initiates Ph1 Cagrisema Study in Weight Loss Mechanisms

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly has reportedly planned additional Mounjaro launches in 2024 once it receives EU approval for its pen injector (view article); FDA posted a Class 2 device recall for the Libre 3 Android App which was resolved in February 2023 (view recall); and Novo initiated a Ph1 cagrisema study (view CT.gov record). 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 Resumes Shipments of Wegovy doses in US; Amgen to Acquire Cytokinetics?; Dexcom G7 Integrated with t:slim X2 OUS; Novo Initiates Additional Ph3 Ziltivekimab Trial in HF; BI Expands Greece Manufacturing Facility

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo, Amgen, Dexcom, and Boehringer Ingelheim. 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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JPM 2024 Day 4: MDGL, LXRX, MNKD, AKBA, and XERS; Novartis No Longer Pursuing Cytokinetics Acquisition

On the fourth and last day of JPM 2024, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by other CVRM companies, including Madrigal, Lexicon, MannKind, and Akebia. Xeris also presented at JPM 2024 but had no meaningful discussion relating to its CVRM portfolio. Separately, one CVRM-related news item has been observed: Novartis has reportedly decided to no longer pursue a Cytokinetics acquisition (view article).

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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