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FTC Investigating Diabetes and Obesity Orange Book Patent Listings; Pfizer and Amarin Q1 ’24 Earnings Update

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: FTC has expanded its investigation targeting “junk patent listings” for Novo’s diabetes and weight loss drugs, among others (view press release); Pfizer hosted its Q1 ’24 earnings (press release; slides; infographic); and Amarin hosted its Q1 ’24 earnings call (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Eversense CGM Receives iCGM Designation

Senseonics announced its implantable Eversense CGM has been granted iCGM designation by FDA. Following the iCGM designation, the company stated it plans to advance partnership discussions with various pump manufacturers for AID integration. Below, FENIX provides brief insight into the potential impact of receiving the iCGM designation for Senseonics/Eversense.

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Lilly Raises 2024 Guidance on Strong Mounjaro/Zepbound Performance; Lilly Q1 ’24 Earnings Update

Lilly hosted its Q1 ’24 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided updates across its CVRM portfolio. Of note, Lilly raised its FY revenue guidance by $2.0B to $42.4B – $43.6B, primarily due to the strong performance of Mounjaro and Zepbound. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call, including thoughts on Lilly’s strategy to develop oral formulations for tirzepatide and retatrutide.

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Lilly Initiates Retatrutide CV and Renal Outcomes Study; Novo Initiates New Ph3 Cagrisema Maintenance Dose Study; US Senate Investigates Ozempic/Wegovy Pricing; Teladoc Q1 ’24 Earnings; Vance Swanson Joins Beta Bionics

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Lilly, Novo Nordisk, US Senate HELP Committee, Teladoc, and Beta Bionics. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Icodec FDA Adcom Scheduled for May 2024

FDA has requested an adcom meeting on May 24, 2024, to discuss Novo Nordisk’s QW insulin icodec (view unpublished FDA document here). Recall, Novo previously disclosed FDA extended the icodec regulatory review by three months, with a decision now anticipated in Q3 2024 (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides insight on the potential implications and reasoning for an icodec adcom, including readthrough to Lilly’s QW insulin, efistora alfa.

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Dexcom Q1 ’24 Earnings

Dexcom hosted its Q1 ’24 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided updates across its business. Unsurprisingly, much of the prepared remarks and Q&A portions of the call were dedicated to Stelo and the impending launch in Summer 2024. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call.

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Viking, AZ, Sanofi, and Merck Q1 ’24 Earnings

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Viking Therapeutics, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, and Merck. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Study on Eligible Wegovy Patients through Medicare; Roche Q1 ’24 Earnings

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: a recent study from Kaiser showed that approximately 3.6M overweight or obese patients with heart conditions insured under Medicare could be eligible for Wegovy (view article); and Roche hosted its Q1 ’24 earnings call (press release; slides). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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