FENIX SGLT2i pricing analysis
FENIX has conducted a pricing analysis of the SGLT2i and SGLT2i+DPP-IVi FDC classes.
FENIX has conducted a pricing analysis of the SGLT2i and SGLT2i+DPP-IVi FDC classes.
Two new Sanofi-sponsored clinical trial records for sotagliflozin, SOTA-CKD3 and SOTA-CKD4 have been observed. The aim of the studies is to demonstrate that sotagliflozin provides superior A1C reductions in patients with T2DM and renal impairment (stage 3 and stage 4) compared to placebo.
Results of the CV outcomes trials meta-analysis for canagliflozin, CANVAS and CANVAS-R, were published in the NEJM in conjunction with the data presentation at ADA ’17. A one-hour session reviewed background and trial design including the study population and integrated analysis methods, CV outcomes, renal outcomes, safety, and context.
J&J hosted their pharmaceutical business review and provided commentary on the Invokana boxed warning, CANVAS/R and CREDENCE, and their pipeline dual GLP-1/glucagon agonist from Hanmi.
FDA has issued a Drug Safety Communication regarding an increased risk of lower limb amputations associated with canagliflozin therapies (Invokana, Invokamet, Invokamet XR) based on results from the CANVAS CV outcomes study. As such, FDA is requiring a Boxed Warning to be added to the labels of the respective drugs.
Lexicon has announced additional positive data from the Ph3 inTandem1 study. Of note, a slight increase in DKA was seen in the sotagliflozin groups during the extension period with 6 cases (2.5%) on 200mg and 3 cases (1.3%) for 400mg compared to 1 patient (0.4%) on placebo.
Lexicon hosted its Q1 earnings call and provided updates to their T1DM and T2DM diabetes development programs for sotagliflozin and LX2761.
Lilly hosted its Q1 ’17 earnings call and provided an update to its diabetes portfolio including pipeline and LCM activities.
A Lilly sponsored Ph1 ClinicaTrials.gov record has been observed for LY3325656. According to the record, the compound is dosed orally and is being compared to liraglutide and in combination with sitagliptin. MOA for LY3325656 remains to be determined.
J&J presented its Q1 ’17 earnings results and provided a brief update to its diabetes business including drugs and devices. Of note, J&J is hosting its Pharmaceutical Business Review on May 17.