Lilly Initiates SURMOUNT H2H Obesity Trial vs. Wegovy; Lannett Delisted from NYSE; Novo Initiates Ph3 Icodec ONWARDS 9 CGM Trial; Senate Targets PBMs
A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly has initiated a fifth trial in the Ph3 SURMOUNT obesity program evaluating tirzepatide vs. Wegovy in non-T2DM obese patients (SURMOUNT-5; view CT.gov record); Lannett announced NYSE has commenced proceedings to delist its common stock (view press release); Novo Nordisk has initiated a Ph3 trial evaluating flash glucose monitoring based titration of QW insulin icodec in insulin-naïve T2DM participants (ONWARDS 9; view CT.gov record); the Senate Finance Committee has released a framework to target PBMs and reduce drug costs for patients and taxpayers (view here); and Senator Bernie Sanders’s team announced that the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday, May 10, at 1:00 PM EST where the CEOs of Lilly, Novo, Sanofi, and senior executives from major PBMs will testify (view article). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items:
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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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