Category Archives: SGLT2i

Jardiance HFpEF Indication Filed in EU; Generic Sitagliptin (EMEA/H/C/005741) CHMP Decision?; October 11-14 CHMP Agenda

The CHMP agenda for this month (October 11-14) has been released, and it includes two notable items, BI/Lilly has filed the Jardiance HFpEF indication and an opinion for generic sitagliptin (EMEA/H/C/005741) is up for adoption. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the October 2021 CHMP agenda.

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.

If you receive our email blasts, you already have an account.

Purchase Blast$599.00

You can read the article’s full content online after purchase.

BI/Lilly Launch Educational CVRM Game for HCPs; MannKind INHALE-1 Pediatric Study Enrolls First Patient; Dietitian-based Resource with PWD Launched

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: BI/Lilly announced the launch of an educational initiative for HCPs, called CRMSynced, which uses gamification to encourage HCPs to prioritize a holistic approach to disease management; MannKind announced the first patient has been enrolled in the Afrezza Ph3 pediatric study; Teatis announced the launch of Teatis RD on Demand, a resource designed to connect people with diabetes to dietitians who can assist in managing their disease through personalized meal plans. 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.

If you receive our email blasts, you already have an account.

Purchase Blast$599.00

You can read the article’s full content online after purchase.

September 13-16 CHMP Agenda; Dexcom Exec Joins iRhythm as CEO; Provention Teplizumab Update

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: the CHMP agenda for this month (September 13-16) has been released; iRhythm announced Quentin Blackford, outgoing Dexcom COO, will join the company as President and CEO, effective October 4, 2021; and Provention Bio issued an update on the BLA resubmission of teplizumab to delay the onset of T1DM in at-risk individuals (press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from 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.

If you receive our email blasts, you already have an account.

Purchase Blast$599.00

You can read the article’s full content online after purchase.

Jardiance Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation for HFpEF; Metacrine Ph2a NASH Trial Completes Enrollment; Dario Signs Northeast Regional Employer

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: BI/Lilly announced FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) to Jardiance for the treatment of HFpEF; Metacrine announced the Ph2a trial evaluating MET642 in 180 patients with NASH has completed enrollment; and Dario Health announced it was selected as the digital health provider for a Northeast regional employer. 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.

If you receive our email blasts, you already have an account.

Purchase Blast$599.00

You can read the article’s full content online after purchase.

EMPEROR-Preserved Creates a Multitude of Complex Implications

Today, BI/Lilly presented positive full results from EMPEROR-Preserved, the heart failure outcomes trial (HFOT) for Jardiance in HFpEF. While the 21% relative risk reduction augmented the clinical utility of SGLT2i in HF, the lack of benefit in patients with a LVEF ≥60% was very surprising and opens up a multitude of implications and opportunities across CV medicine. Below, FENIX provides highlights, insights, and implications from EMPEROR-Preserved that are sure to make 2022 another dynamic year for the CV global landscape.

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.

If you receive our email blasts, you already have an account.

Purchase Blast$599.00

You can read the article’s full content online after purchase.

Lexicon and Amarin Present Data at ESC 2021

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lexicon announced the presentation of additional analyses from the SOLOIST and SCORED Ph3 trials at the ESC 2021 Digital Experience; and Amarin announced the on-demand, Late Breaking Science Presentation at ESC 2021 of data from the prior MI subgroup analysis of its Vascepa/Vazkepa (icosapent ethyl) Ph3 REDUCE-IT study. Of note, the full ESC 2021 conference takes place August 27-30. 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.

If you receive our email blasts, you already have an account.

Purchase Blast$599.00

You can read the article’s full content online after purchase.

EMPEROR-Reduced Label Analysis

Last week, FDA approved Jardiance for the treatment of HFrEF (view updated Jardiance label here; previous FENIX insight). The approval was based on results from the EMPEROR-Reduced CVOT which was first presented at ESC 2020; previous FENIX insight). As a reminder, BI/Lilly will be presenting full results from EMPEROR-Preserved as a Hot Line session at ESC 2021 on August 27 at 11:25AM ET (view ESC session). Recall, in July 2021, BI/Lilly announced positive topline results from the Ph3 EMPEROR-Preserved trial, but it did not provide any information on the magnitude of effect (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the new Jardiance HFrEF indication, including a favors/disfavors analysis for the HF market.

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.

If you receive our email blasts, you already have an account.

Purchase Blast$599.00

You can read the article’s full content online after purchase.

Jardiance EMPEROR-Reduced Approved by FDA

BI/Lilly announced Jardiance received FDA approval for the treatment of HFrEF based on results from the EMPEROR-Reduced CVOT. The indication from the updated label reads “to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death plus hospitalization for heart failure in adults with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction.” Of note, the approval comes ~3 weeks ahead of the projected PDUFA date (September 9, 2021). In June 2021, BI/Lilly received EC marketing authorization for Jardiance as a treatment for adults with symptomatic chronic HFrEF.

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.

If you receive our email blasts, you already have an account.

Purchase Blast$599.00

You can read the article’s full content online after purchase.

Lilly Q2 ’21 Earnings Update

Lilly hosted its Q2 ’21 earnings call and provided updates across its CV/Met portfolio, specifically for tirzepatide and Jardiance. Unsurprisingly, much of the call focused on donanemab for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease following FDA’s June 2021 approval of Aduhelm (aducanamab) for the same treatment. Of note, Lilly disclosed it intends to host an in-person investor event in December 2021 to provide pipeline updates and initial guidance. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the Lilly earnings call.

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.

If you receive our email blasts, you already have an account.

Purchase Blast$599.00

You can read the article’s full content online after purchase.

Lexicon, Merck, and Intercept Q2 ’21 Earnings Update

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lexicon, Merck, and Intercept hosted their Q2 ’21 earnings calls and provided updates to their respective CV/Met businesses. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the calls.

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.

If you receive our email blasts, you already have an account.

Purchase Blast$599.00

You can read the article’s full content online after purchase.