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Afon to Launch Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Sensor in 2024; DEKA ACE Pump Receives 510(k) Clearance; Novo Nordisk Launches Wegovy in Germany; Ionis Completes CARDIO-TTRansform Enrollment

Four cardiometabolic-related news have been observed: Afon Technology is planning to launch a noninvasive blood glucose sensor, called Glucowear, in 2024 (view article); DEKA Research and Development received 510(k) clearance for its DEKA ACE Pump System (view 510(k) decision letter); Novo Nordisk launched Wegovy in Germany without coverage from public health insurance (view article); and Ionis announced the completion of enrollment for its Ph3 CARDIO-TTRansform CVOT of eplontersen in patients with ATTR-CM (view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items, including thoughts on who may be interested in commercializing the DEKA pump.

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Sanofi and AZ Q2 ’23 Earnings

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Sanofi (press release; slides; infographic) and AstraZeneca (press release; slides) hosted their respective Q2 ’23 earnings calls. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into 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 Q2 ’23 Earnings

Dexcom hosted its Q2 ‘23 earnings (press release; slides) and provided updates across its business. Of note, management highlighted that Dexcom had the highest YOY revenue growth recorded in company history at +26% ($871M) in Q2 ’23. As such, the company has increased its revenue guidance to $3.50-3.55B from $3.40-3.51B. Similar to commentary from Dexcom’s ADA 2023 investor event, management provided updates to the ongoing G7 US and OUS launches and reminded of plans to launch a 15-day sensor for people not on insulin in 2024 (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call.

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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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Lilly Completes Tirzepatide Obesity Trials; Teladoc, Viking, and Roche Q2 ‘23 Earnings

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly announced topline results from SURMOUNT-3 and SURMOUNT-4, demonstrating up to 26.6% mean weight loss (view press release); Teladoc Health (press release; slides), Viking Therapeutics (press release), and Roche (press release; slides) hosted their respective Q2 ‘23 earnings calls. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into 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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Wegovy Label Update; Jardiance Receives EMPA-KIDNEY Approval in EU; Glucotrack Announces Positive Implantable CGM Data; Thane Wettig Succeeds Enrique Conterno as Fibrogen CEO

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: The Wegovy US label has been updated to include 1.7mg as a second maintenance dose in addition to the 2.4mg dose (view label); BI/Lilly announced the European Commission (EC) approved Jardiance for the treatment of adults with CKD (view press release); Glucotrack announced positive results from the feasibility study for its implantable CGM (view press release); and Fibrogen announced the resignation of Enrique Conterno, with Thane Wettig taking over as interim CEO (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights on the respective news items, including insight into Novo’s potential rationale for adding another Wegovy maintenance dose.

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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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Biocon Receives Even More Form 483 Observations; Roche and Alnylam Partner for Hypertension RNAi; Dario Issues Preliminary Q2 ’23 Results and Business Update

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Biocon announced FDA conducted two cGMP inspections at Biocon’s insulin manufacturing facility in Malaysia and issued eight Form 483 observations (view press release); Roche and Alnylam announced a strategic agreement to co-develop and co-commercialize zilebesiran for the treatment of hypertension; and Dario announced a new agreement with an undisclosed large regional health plan as well as preliminary Q2 ’23 results (view press release). 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 Q2 ’23 Earnings; Merck Initiates Ph3 Oral PCSK9i Program; Pfizer Partners with Riparian for CV Development; Amarin Corporate Updates; J&J Q2 ’23 Earnings

Five cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Abbott, Merck, Pfizer, Amarin, and Johnson & Johnson. Importantly, Abbott disclosed it is converting Libre 2 intermittent scanning CGMs into real-time CGMs through an app update, starting with the UK. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items, including potential insight into Abbott’s rationale for the Libre 2 LCM initiative.

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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Novartis Discontinues Ph2 Obesity Asset; Novartis Q2 ‘23 Earnings; Akebia to Resubmit Vadadustat NDA

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novartis hosted its Q2 ‘23 earnings call and disclosed it is discontinuing the development MBL949 in obesity (view press release; slides); and Akebia Therapeutics announced it has completed the End of Dispute Type A meeting with FDA and plans to resubmit the vadadustat NDA for the treatment of anemia due to CKD in adult patients on dialysis in Q3 ‘23 (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into 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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Novo and Eleven Therapeutics Collaborate for Nucleic Acid Therapeutics; July CHMP Agenda; Madrigal Completes Resmetirom NDA Submission; Capital Health Partners with Virta Health for Rx Reverse Launch

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Eleven Therapeutics announced a collaboration with Novo Nordisk using Eleven’s DELiveri platform to identify molecules for nucleic acid delivery (view press release); the CHMP agenda (view here) for this month’s meeting (July 17-20) has been released; Madrigal announced it completed submission of the resmetirom NDA and requested a priority review (view press release); and Capital Health announced a partnership with Virta Health to launch Rx Reverse, a clinical program designed to help manage cost of treatment for diabetes and obesity (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights on 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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Lilly to Acquire Versanis Bio; Brenzavvy Available by Prescription at Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company; Abbott Initiates Libre 3 trial in T2DM and Basal Therapy; Nemaura FY ‘22 Earnings Update

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly and Versanis Bio announced a definitive agreement for Lilly to acquire Versanis (view press release); TheracosBio announced Brenzavvy (bexagliflozin) is available by prescription through the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (view press release); Abbott initiated a new trial evaluating its FreeStyle Libre 3 in adults with T2DM on basal therapy (view CT.gov record); and Nemaura Medical announced business updates and financial results for its FY ‘22 (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into 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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