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Novo Nordisk and Ventus Therapeutics Partner for NASH; Intercept’s OCA Misses Primary Endpoint in Ph3 REVERSE Trial; Beta Bionics Publishes Pivotal Trial Results in NEJM; Diamyd Completes Dosing Patients in DIAGNODE-B Booster Trial

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Ventus Therapeutics announced it entered into an exclusive WW license agreement with Novo Nordisk to develop and commercialize its NLRP3 inhibitor portfolio in multiple TAs including NASH; Intercept announced the Ph3 REVERSE trial of obeticholic acid (OCA) in compensated cirrhosis due to NASH failed to meet its primary endpoint; Beta Bionics published results from its insulin-only bionic pancreas pivotal trial in the New England Journal of Medicine (view publication); and Diamyd announced it dosed the last patient with an additional booster of the Diamyd vaccine in its DIAGNODE-B trial (view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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Dexcom Invests in Nutromics $14M Series B; Vertex and MaxCyte Partnership for CRISPR/Cas9-based Gene-editing Program

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Nutromics announced it raised $14M in a Series B financing round for its wearable diagnostic platform led by Dexcom Ventures, VU Venture Partners, and Artesian Investments; and MaxCyte announced it signed a strategic platform license with Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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Tirzepatide Approved in Japan; Nemaura and EVERSANA Partner for BEATdiabetes; SURMOUNT-MMO Trial Record Posted

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly announced tirzepatide is approved in Japan (press release); Nemaura announced a preliminary commercialization agreement with EVERSANA for BEATdiabetes (press release); and Lilly’s Ph3 tirzepatide obesity outcomes trial (SURMOUNT-MMO) has been posted on CT.gov (view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items.

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New ADA/EASD 2022 T2DM Guidelines; EASD 2022 Key Press Releases (Sept 23)

On the final day of EASD 2022, two key news items were observed: ADA/EASD presented the updated T2DM consensus guidelines (journal publication; download slides), placing obesity management as a key consideration; and Ionis announced AstraZeneca decided not to advance their PCSK9i (ION449; AZD8233) despite achieving positive Ph2b results (press release). Below FENIX provides insights and context from the respective announcements.

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Novartis Hosts Meet the Management Investor Event

Novartis hosted its 2022 Meet the Management event where the company provided details regarding its new focused strategy, the Sandoz spin-off, and R&D priorities (press release; view slides). Of note, the event was primarily comprised of multiple Q&A sessions. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the event relating to Novartis’s CVRM business.

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EASD 2022 Key Press Releases (Sept 22)

On the fourth day of EASD 2022, three key news items were observed from Novo Nordisk, Merck, and Better Therapeutics. Separately, it has been observed that the start date has been delayed for Novo’s first cagrisema Ph3 pivotal trial (Ph3 REDEFINE-2). Below FENIX provides insights and context for the respective announcements.

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Pfizer to Advance Oral GLP-1RA Development; Pfizer EASD 2022 Investor Call

Pfizer hosted an EASD 2022 investor event during which the company discussed data for its two oral GLP-1RAs (PF-07081532 and PF-06882961), which were presented at the conference (view slides). For context, PF-07081532 is differentiated from PF-06882961 (danuglipron) as PF-07081532 is a QD oral GLP-1RA compared to danuglipron which is a BID oral GLP-1RA. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call relating to key commentary from management.

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Lilly’s Tempo Smart Button Receives 510(k) Clearance; EASD 2022 Key Press Releases (Sept 21)

On the third day of EASD 2022, three key press releases were observed from Zealand, Carmot Therapeutics, and Abbott. Separately, Lilly’s Tempo Smart Button received FDA 510(k) clearance on September 16, 2022 (view FDA website), although Lilly has not issued a press release. Below FENIX provides insights and context for the respective announcements.

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SURMOUNT-MMO Trial Design Presented at EASD 2022

At EASD 2022, Lilly presented a high-level overview of the SURMOUNT-MMO clinical trial design during a session titled “Overcoming challenges in obesity medicine: The SURMOUNT Clinical Development Program” (view session; sign-in required). SURMOUNT-MMO has not yet been posted to CT.gov. Below, FENIX provides an overview of the SURMOUNT-MMO trial design and insights, including key differences with Novo’s SELECT trial.

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