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D&D Pharmatech Announces Positive Ph1 DD01 NAFLD Topline Results; FDA Clears NeuroBo’s IND for Ph2a DA-1241 NASH Trial; Pfizer Q1 ’23 Earnings

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: D&D Pharmatech announced positive topline results from its Ph1 SAD/MAD trial of DD01, a long-lasting dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist, in overweight/obese patients with T2DM and NAFLD (view press release; CT.gov record); NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals announced FDA has cleared its IND application for DA-1241, a novel G-protein-coupled receptor 119 (GPR119) agonist (view press release); and Pfizer hosted its Q1 ’23 earnings call (view press release; slides) and provided a few GLP-1RA comments during Q&A. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items. 

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Vertex Q1 ’23 Earnings; Lannett Restructures Debt and Files for Bankruptcy

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Vertex hosted its Q1 ’23 earnings call (view press release; slides); and Lannett announced it has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) and plans to file voluntary petitions for reorganization pursuant to Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (view press release). 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, Amgen, and Merck Q1 ’23 Earnings; JDRF and Humacyte Collaborate on Insulin-Producing Biovascular Pancreas for T1DM

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Dexcom (press release; slides), Amgen (press release; slides), and Merck (press release; slides) hosted their respective Q1 ’23 earnings calls; and JDRF and Humacyte announced a collaboration to advance the development of Humacyte’s Biovascular Pancreas (BVP) product candidate for the treatment of T1DM (view press release). 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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Intercept, AZ, and Sanofi Q1 ’23 Earnings; Sanofi Completes Provention Acquisition; DRI Sells Tzield Royalties to Sanofi

Five cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Intercept (press release; slides), AstraZeneca (press release; slides), and Sanofi (press release; slides) hosted their respective Q1 ’23 earnings calls; Sanofi announced it has completed its acquisition of Provention Bio (view press release); and DRI Healthcare Trust announced that it has sold its Tzield royalty interests and milestone payment obligations to Sanofi for $210M (view press release). 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 to Use PRV for Tirzepatide Obesity Submission Following Positive SURMOUNT-2 Topline Results; Lilly, Viking, and Teladoc Q1 ’23 Earnings

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly announced tirzepatide’s SURMOUNT-2 trial showed -15.7% weight loss in obese adults and said it will use a PRV for an obesity PDUFA date by YE 2023 (view press release); and Lilly (press release; slides), Viking Therapeutics (press release) and Teladoc Health (view press release; slides) hosted their respective Q1 ’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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Medtronic Resolves FDA Warning Letter; HSR Waiting Period for Sanofi’s Provention Bio Acquisition Expires; Roche Q1 ’23 Earnings

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Medtronic announced FDA lifted the warning letter issued at its diabetes headquarters in Northridge, CA, in December 2021 (view press release); Sanofi announced the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act of 1976 (HSR Act) for its proposed acquisition of Provention Bio has expired (view press release); and Roche hosted its Q1 ‘23 earnings call (press release; slides). 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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Novartis Q1 ’23 Earnings; Insulet Basal-Only T2DM Pod Receives FDA Clearance; Vadadustat Approved by EC; Sernova Announces Positive T1DM Preclinical Data with Evotec’s iPSC-Derived ILCs

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novartis hosted its Q1 ’23 earnings call (press release; slides); Insulet announced its basal-only T2DM pod, Omnipod GO, received FDA clearance for use in T2DM patients 18 years of age or older (view press release); Akebia Therapeutics announced the European Commission granted marketing authorization for Vafseo (vadadustat) for the treatment of symptomatic anemia associated with CKD in adults on chronic maintenance dialysis (view press release); and Sernova announced positive T1DM preclinical data for its implantable Cell Pouch device in combination with Evotec’s iPSC-derived islet-like clusters (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insight 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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Lilly to Divest Baqsimi to Amphastar; Medtronic 780G+GS4 FDA Approval; April CHMP Agenda

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly announced it entered into a definitive agreement with Amphastar Pharmaceuticals to divest Baqsimi worldwide rights (view press release); Medtronic’s MiniMed 780G system with the Guardian Sensor 4 (GS4) has received FDA approval (view press release); and the CHMP agenda (view here) for this month’s meeting (April 24-26) has been released. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items including insight into Lilly’s potential strategy behind the Baqsimi move.

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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 Initiates SURMOUNT H2H Obesity Trial vs. Wegovy; Lannett Delisted from NYSE; Novo Initiates Ph3 Icodec ONWARDS 9 CGM Trial; Senate Targets PBMs

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly has initiated a fifth trial in the Ph3 SURMOUNT obesity program evaluating tirzepatide vs. Wegovy in non-T2DM obese patients (SURMOUNT-5; view CT.gov record); Lannett announced NYSE has commenced proceedings to delist its common stock (view press release); Novo Nordisk has initiated a Ph3 trial evaluating flash glucose monitoring based titration of QW insulin icodec in insulin-naïve T2DM participants (ONWARDS 9; view CT.gov record); the Senate Finance Committee has released a framework to target PBMs and reduce drug costs for patients and taxpayers (view here); and Senator Bernie Sanders’s team announced that the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday, May 10, at 1:00 PM EST where the CEOs of Lilly, Novo, Sanofi, and senior executives from major PBMs will testify (view article). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items:

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Matthew Maryniak

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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 Q1 ’23 Earnings; Eversense 365-Day Sensor Inserted Into First Pediatric Patient; Esperion Partners With Currax for Nexletol/Nexlizet Promotion; Zucara ZT-01 Ph2 T1DM IND Cleared

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Abbott hosted its Q1 ’23 earnings call (view press release; infographic); Senseonics announced the Eversense 365-day sensor has been inserted into the first pediatric patient as part of the ENHANCE clinical trial (view press release); Esperion announced a co-promotion agreement with Currax for Nexletol and Nexlizet (view press release); and Zucara Therapeutics announced FDA has cleared the ZT-01 IND application for the prevention of nocturnal hypoglycemia in patients with T1DM (view press release). 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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