Category Archives: SGLT2i

Thoughts on DECLARE FDA Approval

AstraZeneca announced FDA approved a Farxiga heart failure indication in T2DM patients based on results from the DECLARE CVOT. Below, FENIX provides a DECLARE label analysis as well as potential market implications to the SGLT2i class particularly ahead of the DAPA-HF FDA filing/approval.

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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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J&J Q3 ’19 Earnings Update

Johnson & Johnson hosted their Q3 ’19 earnings call (press release) and briefly discussed the Invokana franchise. Of note, J&J only briefly mentioned the recent Invokana DKD approval based on results from the CREDENCE trial. Below, FENIX provides highlights and diabetes-related 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 Nasal Glucagon CHMP Opinion This Week (CHMP Agenda October 14-17)

The CHMP agenda for this week’s meeting (October 14-17) has been released, and it includes two notable items (Lilly nasal glucagon opinion and Toujeo age indication extension). Below, FENIX provides diabetes-related highlights and insights from the CHMP agenda.

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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Jardiance T1DM Adcom Scheduled for Nov 13

FDA has requested an advisory committee on November 13, 2019 to discuss the use of empagliflozin in T1DM. Of note, the empa T1DM adcom appears to be part of a 2-day adcom with Amarin’s REDUCE-IT which is scheduled for November 14. As always, FENIX will provide full coverage and analysis of the adcom. Below, FENIX provides brief thoughts on the empa T1DM adcom including hypotheses as to why the empa T1DM review has progressed to an adcom while Lexicon and AZ received CRLs for sota and dapa, respectively.

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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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FENIX Analysis: Invokana CREDENCE Promotion

Yesterday, Janssen announced FDA approval of the Invokana renal protection indication based on results from the CREDENCE trial. Following the approval, Janssen has already updated the Invokana patient and HCP websites with CREDENCE being front and center. Below, FENIX analyzes the updated messaging and provides insights into the impending field launch for the new renal protection indication.

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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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CREDENCE Label Update for Invokana is a Big Win for Janssen

Janssen announced FDA approval of a new Invokana indication to reduce the risk of kidney disease, CV death, and heart failure hospitalizations in T2DM patients who have diabetic nephropathy with albuminuria. Recall, FDA granted priority review to the CREDENCE sNDA shortening the review time to 6 months. CREDENCE is the second first-pass priority review approval in a row for diabetes following Novo’s Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) on Sept 20. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the new indication and SGLT2i market implications with special attention to the Invokana HF indication.

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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Sanofi DCV R&D Head Set to Move On

Earlier in September 2019, Vifor Pharma announced the appointment of Klaus Henning Jensen as the company’s new CMO and member of the executive committee starting in January 2020. Recall, Jensen joined Sanofi in 2016 as the Head of Diabetes Development and was subsequently promoted to Head of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Development in January 2019. Below, FENIX provides insights into Jensen’s departure in the context of the ongoing leadership changes within the Sanofi organization.

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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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AZ’s Triple FDC (Dapa/Saxa/Met) Receives Positive CHMP Opinion

AstraZeneca announced it received a positive CHMP opinion for the FDC of dapagliflozin+saxagliptin+metformin branded as “Qtrilmet.” Recall, FDA approved AZ’s triple FDC (called Qternmet XR in the US) in May 2019. Below, FENIX provides brief thoughts on the Qtrilmet positive CHMP opinion.

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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Lexicon +188% Post DAPA-HF and Sanofi Partnership Dissolution

Over the last few months, the fate of Lexicon and sotagliflozin have remained in question; however, in recent days it appears that both have the potential to make a strong comeback. Below, FENIX analyzes Lexicon’s stock price in the context of the recent DAPA-HF results and settlement with Sanofi.

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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REWIND CHMP Opinion This Week?; Dapa/Saxa/Met Opinion Anticipated (CHMP Agenda Sept 16-20)

The CHMP agenda for this week’s meeting (September 16-20) has been released, and it includes two notable items (REWIND and dapa/saxa/met triple FDC opinions). Below, FENIX provides diabetes-related highlights and insights from the CHMP agenda.

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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