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Holiday Hangover: Novo Completes Dicerna Acquisition; FDA Approves Novartis’s Leqvio; Lexicon Submits NDA for Sotagliflozin; CMS Medicare Coverage Expansion Includes Non-adjunctive CGMs; Viatris Beats Sanofi’s Insulin-Pen Patent Invalidation Appeal; Beta Bionics iLet Bionic Pancreas Pivotal Trials Update

During the holiday break, a series of cardiometabolic-related news items were observed from Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Lexicon, Medtronic, Viatris, and Beta Bionics. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for 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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ADA 2021 Key Press Releases (June 27)

On day three of ADA 2021, five cardiometabolic-related news items were observed from Novo Nordisk, Lilly, Insulet, Beta Bionics, and Tandem. Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the announcements.

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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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Beta Bionics’s iLet Breakthrough Designation; Roche Receives CE Mark for Novel BG Test; Glooko Receives ISO 13485 Certification

FENIX has observed several announcements across diabetes technology players. First, Beta Bionics has received breakthrough device designation for the iLet Bionic Pancreas System from the FDA. Note, Beta Bionics is the only manufacturer to receive this designation for 3 system configurations (insulin-only as well as dual-hormone and glucagon-only using Zealand’s dasiglucagon), as no other companies have disclosed configurations beyond insulin-only. Additionally, Roche announced it has received CE Mark for the Accu-Chek SugarView, a meter-free BG monitoring system. Further, Glooko has received ISO 13485 certification, meeting requirements for safety and quality of their system. Below, FENIX provides context and insights on these announcements.

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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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Beta Bionics Raises $63M in Series B2 Financing

Beta Bionics announced the closing of a $63M Series B2 financing round 6 months after an additional $63M Series B round. According to the press release, the funds will be used to complete final product development, Ph3 clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and the commercial launch of the iLet system. Below, FENIX provides additional thoughts on Beta Bionics and the iLet system.

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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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Beta Bionics Raises $50M, but No Lilly Investment

Beta Bionics announced it has secured $50M thus far in a Series B round. Interestingly, the press release states Novo has participated in the Series B, but there was no mention of Lilly. Recall, Both Novo and Lilly previously invested $5M each in the Series A financing. Zealand also committed $5M to the Series B fresh off its $205M cash injection from the sale of Soliqua/Lyxumia royalties. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the Beta Bionics financing including Lilly’s apparent decision to refrain from further investment.

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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Thoughts on Beta Bionics and Implications to Stable Glucagon, Senseonics, and Fiasp

Beta Bionics has initiated (press release) their home-use clinical trial (CT.gov record)of an insulin-only iLet AP system. Additionally, Ed Damiano, Beta Bionic’s CEO, presented at the Friends For Life conference and provided an update on the iLet commercial device. Below, FENIX provides analysis of the iLet study as well as implications to the glucagon market.

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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CGM Swapping Supported by Senseonics/Beta Bionics Partnership

Senseonics and Beta Bionics announced a new collaboration to integrate the Eversense implantable CGM with the iLet bionic pancreas. Below, FENIX analyzes the collaboration including statements from the companies that suggest iCGM systems can be switched between closed-loop systems.

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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