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AZ and Viking Q4 ‘23 Earnings; Madrigal Publishes MAESTRO-NASH Results

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: AstraZeneca (press release; slides) and Viking Therapeutics (press release) hosted their respective Q4 ’23 earning calls; and Madrigal published Ph3 MAESTRO-NASH results in the NEJM (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Novo Buys Alkermes Manufacturing Facility for Oral Assets; Fractyl Announces New Revita Analysis; AZ Initiates Ph2 Oral PCSK9i Study in Dyslipidemia; Nexletol/Nexlizet Label Updates

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo/Alkermes, Fractyl, AZ, and Esperion. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items.

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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 Buys Oral GLP-1RA; Q3 ’23 Earnings Update

AstraZeneca hosted its Q3 ’23 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided updates to its CVRM business, including insight on its newly acquired oral GLP-1RA. Just prior to the earnings release, AZ announced it entered into an exclusive licensing agreement for ECC5004, a QD oral GLP-1RA, from Eccogene (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call, including thoughts on AZ’s decision to acquire the new oral GLP-1RA.

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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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Novo Partners with GE Healthcare for T2DM/Obesity; Cytokinetics’ Cardiac Myosin Inhibitor Programs Update; New Ph3 Dapa+Zibotentan Combination Trial in CKD and High Proteinuria

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk and GE HealthCare partner to further advance the clinical and product development of peripheral focused ultrasound (PFUS) for T2DM and obesity (view press release); Cytokinetics announced updates on its cardiac myosin inhibitor programs during its virtual Investor and Analyst Day (view webcast; slides); and AstraZeneca initiated a new Ph3 dapa+zibotentan combination trial in CKD and high proteinuria, called ZENITH High Proteinuria (view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items.

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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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Sanofi and AZ Q2 ’23 Earnings

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Sanofi (press release; slides; infographic) and AstraZeneca (press release; slides) hosted their respective Q2 ’23 earnings calls. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items.

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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FENIX Analysis: Thoughts on a Potential Zealand Acquisition

Following ADA 2023, FENIX conducted an analysis regarding a potential impending obesity development/commercialization partnership between two large pharma/biotech companies (view here); however, another compelling question has arisen: with all of the hype around the obesity market, has Zealand Pharma become a more attractive acquisition target? Below, FENIX provides insights and analysis for a potential Zealand acquisition by Boehringer Ingelheim, Novo Nordisk, AstraZeneca, or Amgen, as well as thoughts as to why Amgen could be the most likely suitor.

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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: Breaking Through Novo and Lilly’s Obesity Duopoly

With all of the (justified) hype surrounding the obesity market and the promising pipelines from a multitude of companies, a question has arisen regarding the potential of a new mega-partnership to compete with Novo Nordisk and Lilly. Below, FENIX provides thoughts and rationale on why CVRM history could repeat itself with a partnership between AstraZeneca and either Boehringer Ingelheim, Amgen, or Pfizer could be on the horizon. FENIX will also soon author a follow-up to this obesity partnership blast with a subsequent analysis discussing the rationale for why a Zealand acquisition could be an alternative option.

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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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June CHMP Agenda; AstraZeneca Discontinues Oral GLP-1RA Development; Lilly Launches Insulin Affordability Awareness Campaign

Three cardiometabolic-related news have been observed: the CHMP agenda (view here) for this month’s meeting (June 19-22) has been released, including Jardiance’s EMPA-KIDNEY and Mounjaro obesity indication extensions; AstraZeneca announced it is discontinuing development of its oral, AZD0186 (view article); and Lilly announced a partnership with ADA and Adam Duvall to increase awareness of Lilly’s insulin affordability programs (view press release). Below, FENIX provides context and insight on the respective news items, including insight into how Novo’s OASIS 1 readout likely influenced AZ’s decision.

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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AstraZeneca Partners for T1DM Cell Therapy; New Lilly Care Trial

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: AstraZeneca and Quell Therapeutics announced a collaboration to develop, manufacture, and commercialize autologous, engineered Treg cell therapies for T1DM and IBD; and Lilly initiated a trial evaluating adherence and glucose control of its connected Tempo pen system in conjunction with Dexcom and Glooko (view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including thoughts on how AZ’s collaboration fits with another one of its recent partnerships.

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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Farxiga DELIVER Label Analysis

Earlier this week, FDA approved Farxiga (dapagliflozin) to reduce the risk of CV death, hospitalization for HF, and urgent HF visit in adults with HF, regardless of baseline LVEF (view updated Farxiga label; previous FENIX insight). The label extension was based on positive results from the Ph3 DELIVER trial (view CT.gov record). Recall, in February 2023, Forxiga received EU approval for the expanded HF indication (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX has conducted a Farxiga HF label analysis in the context of the Jardiance HF indication.

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.

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