Insulet to Replace Omnipod DASH PDMs; Pfizer Initiates New Ph2 QD Oral GLP-1RA vs. Rybelsus Trial; Novartis to Lay Off 400 Employees in Dublin
Here is a brief preview of this blast: Three cardiometabolic-related updates have been observed: In a recent 8-K filing, Insulet disclosed it will cost the company between $35M-45M to replace Personal Diabetes Managers (PDM) for all current Omnipod DASH users globally due to reported issues with the PDM battery (Form 8-K); a new Pfizer-sponsored Ph2 trial evaluating its oral GLP-1RA (PF-07081532) vs. Rybelsus has been observed (view CT.gov record); and, it has been reported that Novartis plans to lay off 400 of its 1,000+ staff stationed at the company’s Dublin campus by EOY 2024 (view article). Below, FENIX provides insight on the respective new items.