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Novo Files 7.2mg Wegovy; CMS Cuts Semaglutide Prices; FDA Publishes Marketing Violation Letters

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk submitted its sNDA to FDA for high-dose (7.2mg) Wegovy in obesity (view press release); CMS announced the negotiated prices from the second round of IRA discussions, including Novo’s semaglutide (view press release; view fact sheet); and FDA published promotional activity violation letters from the OPDP (view letters). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including the projected approval timeline for high-dose Wegovy in the US.

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Matthew Maryniak

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Lilly Initiates Ph3 Tirzepatide T1DM Study; AOMs Left Out of Medicare Coverage; Ypsomed and Sidekick Partner for Obesity; GLP-1 Scientists Win Breakthrough Prize

A series of cardiometabolic new items has been observed from Lilly, CMS, Ypsomed/Sidekick Health, and Breakthrough Prize Foundation. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for 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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CMS Price Negotiation Update; Ypsomed and CamDiab Launch mylife Loop on iOS

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: all 15 drug manufacturers agreed to participate in the second round CMS pricing negotiations (view press release) and Ypsomed and CamDiab launched mylife Loop on iOS systems (view press release).

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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Sema on Medicare Negotiation List; STEP UP Topline Results; Long-Term Cagrisema Trial; EMA Reviewing Sema for NAION Risk

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed by CMS, Novo Nordisk, and EMA. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including thoughts on Novo’s high-dose semaglutide readout.

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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Lilly Requests to Join Compounding Lawsuit; 2026 Medicare/Medicaid Obesity Proposal; Novo Petitions FDA For Compounding

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly requested to join tirzepatide compounding lawsuit (view article); CMS and HHS released the 2026 policy and technical changes to the Medicare/Medicaid programs and included proposed guidance for anti-obesity medications (view document); and Novo Nordisk has continued to petition FDA to stop compounding of Victoza (view article). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for 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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Arrowhead CY Q3 ’24 (FY Q4 ’24) Earnings; Embecta Discontinues Patch Pump; New Medicare and Medicaid Obesity Proposal; EOFlow Wins Legal Battle in the EU

Arrowhead CY Q3 ’24 (FY Q4 ’24) Earnings; Embecta Discontinues Patch Pump; New Medicare and Medicaid Obesity Proposal; EOFlow Wins Legal Battle in the EU

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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Study on Eligible Wegovy Patients through Medicare; Roche Q1 ’24 Earnings

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: a recent study from Kaiser showed that approximately 3.6M overweight or obese patients with heart conditions insured under Medicare could be eligible for Wegovy (view article); and Roche hosted its Q1 ’24 earnings call (press release; slides). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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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