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Novo Buys Another PRV; Thoughts on Potential Uses

Novo has reportedly purchased a PRV from Marinus for $110M (view SEC filing). There have been no press releases issued from Novo or Marinus. Of note, Novo previously purchased PRVs from Chemo Research SL and another from Medicines Development for Global Health (view article). However, the company has only used one of its PRVs in late 2020 to expedite FDA’s review of its Wegovy. Now, in addition to the newly acquired PRV from Marinus, Novo is believed to have two PRVs in its pocket. Below, FENIX has conducted an analysis and rationale for where the PRV may be used.

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Lilly to Initiate GGG Ph1 DDI Study

A Lilly-sponsored Ph1 trial has been observed evaluating the effects of Lilly’s GGG tri-agonist (GLP/GCG/GIP) on drug-drug interactions with midazolam, warfarin, and caffeine (view CT.gov record). Below FENIX provides additional details from the trial record as well as insight into how Lilly’s GGG DDI trial is different from prior DDI studies with the incretin class.

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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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Vertex to Acquire ViaCyte; Another Medtronic Pump Recall; Insulet-Roche Settle Patent Lawsuit; Ionis licenses IgAN Asset to Roche; California to Manufacture Its Own Low-cost Insulin?

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Vertex, Medtronic, Insulet, Roche, Ionis, and state of California. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new 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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Viatris Recalls Another Batch of Glargine Vials; Intercept’s OCA Meets Primary Endpoint in New Interim Analysis; Dexcom partners with Zillion

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Viatris announced a voluntary recall of another batch of its unbranded insulin glargine U100 10mL vials due to a potential missing label (view FDA website); Intercept announced positive topline data from a new interim analysis from its ongoing Ph3 REGENERATE trial evaluating OCA in fibrosis due to NASH; and Zillion announced a partnership with Dexcom to integrate Dexcom’s CGM data with Zillion’s RestoreHealth program. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new 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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Sema to Replace Metformin as 1L in T2DM?

As a follow-up to Novo’s oral semaglutide ASCEND PLUS primary prevention CVOT being posted to CT.gov (previous FENIX insight), FENIX has conducted an analysis, including thoughts on how Novo may be looking to displace metformin as 1L oral treatment for T2DM.

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 Initiates Ph3 H2H Sema vs. Empa Trial; CeQur Launches its Simplicity Insulin Patch Pump; Vertex T1DM Clinical Hold Lifted

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: a Novo-sponsored Ph3 H2H study (PIONEER START) evaluating semaglutide and empagliflozin in younger patients with newly diagnosed T2DM and obesity has been observed (view CT.gov record); it has been reported that CeQur’s wearable insulin patch (CeQur Simplicity) is entering the next phase of a limited market release (view article); and Vertex announced FDA lifted the clinical hold placed on the Ph1/2 VX-880 trial. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new 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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New Oral Sema Primary Prevention CVOT (ASCEND PLUS)

Novo Nordisk and Oxford have initiated a new Ph4 T2DM CVOT, called ASCEND PLUS, evaluating 14mg QD oral semaglutide in 20,000 primary prevention patients (view CT.gov record). Of note, the trial was initially discussed back in June 2021, but it was just posted to CT.gov (view article). Interestingly, the study is said to be conducted virtually with no physical sites and all interactions being conducted using “innovative patient-centred web-based technology, supplemented by telephone, video call contact and mailed letters.” Below, FENIX provides an overview of the study and will conduct an in-depth analysis in the coming days.

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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Teplizumab Delayed Even Further; Lexicon Wins with LX9211; Novartis Buys a PRV; Nemaura FY ’21 Earnings Update

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Provention Bio announced FDA extended the teplizumab PDUFA date by 3 months to November 17, 2022; Lexicon announced positive LX9211 results in Diabetic Neuropathic Pain and hosted an associated call with investors (view webcast); Novartis has reportedly purchased a PRV from Mallinckrodt (view SEC filing); and Nemaura announced its fiscal year 2021 financial results, including updates on its non-invasive CGM product launches (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 Sues Orbicular Pharmaceuticals Over Generic Saxenda; Sema Ph2 NASH Trial Disappoints; Kerendia Receives New Recommendations from ADA; Sanofi Cuts Insulin Price and Partners with Direct Relief; Novartis to Cut 8,000 Jobs Worldwide; Lifescan Publishes Connected BGM RWE

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo Nordisk, Bayer, Sanofi, Novartis, and Lifescan. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new 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 to Initiate Ph1 Sema+Dapa FDC Ph1 Trial; ProKidney Publishes Data Supporting MoA of REACT in Patients with Diabetic CKD; Cytokinetics Announces Date for Omecamtiv FDA Adcom; Hygieia licenses d-Nav program in Israel

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: a two-part Ph1 Novo-sponsored study evaluating a semaglutide/dapagliflozin FDC has been observed (view CT.gov record); ProKidney recently announced the publication of data from an MoA study of its Renal Autologous Cell Therapy (REACT) in Kidney International Reports (view publication here); Cytokinetics announced FDA informed the company the omecamtiv adcom has been scheduled for December 13, 2022; and Hygieia announced it licensed its d-Nav insulin management system to Movement Group in Israel. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new 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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