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ACC 2024: Novo, Roche/Alnylam, Esperion, Novartis, and Amarin Present New Data; Novo Resubmits Catalent Acquisition Application; AZ Initiates Ph2 Balcinrenone/Dapa Trial in CKD; Silence Publishes Ph1 Lp(a) Results; Teladoc CEO Steps Down

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo Nordisk, AstraZeneca, Roche/Alnylam, Esperion, Novartis, Amarin, Silence Therapeutics, and Teladoc. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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CBO Hints at Medicare Coverage for Obesity Drugs; AZ Initiates Ph3 Balcinrenone/Dapa Trial

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: The CBO has hinted at potential Medicare coverage for obesity drugs, such as Wegovy and Zepbound (view article); and AZ initiated a Ph3 balcinrenone+dapa trial in HF and impaired kidney function (view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from 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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FDA Warns Against Glucose-Sensing Smartwatches; Novo Nordisk Foundation Invests in CVRM Diagnosis and Prevention; AZ Initiates Dapa/Zibotentan Ph2b Study; Tandem Initiates an Extended Infusion Set Study

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from FDA, the Novo Nordisk Foundation, AstraZeneca, and Tandem Diabetes Care. 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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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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Intercept, AZ, and Sanofi Q1 ’23 Earnings; Sanofi Completes Provention Acquisition; DRI Sells Tzield Royalties to Sanofi

Five cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Intercept (press release; slides), AstraZeneca (press release; slides), and Sanofi (press release; slides) hosted their respective Q1 ’23 earnings calls; Sanofi announced it has completed its acquisition of Provention Bio (view press release); and DRI Healthcare Trust announced that it has sold its Tzield royalty interests and milestone payment obligations to Sanofi for $210M (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call.

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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AZ Q4 ’22 Earnings; Oramed to Consider M&A Opportunities

Two cardio-metabolic related news items have been observed: AstraZeneca hosted its Q4 ’22 and FY ‘22 earnings call and provided brief updates to its CVRM business, including the ongoing Farxiga LCM initiatives (press release; slides); and Oramed issued an update to shareholders (view here) in which it said the company is conducting a comprehensive analysis of the data from its discontinued Ph3 oral insulin trials. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items, including thoughts on AZ’s dapa LCM initiatives ahead of its anticipated 2025 LOE.

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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Viatris’s Generic Dapagliflozin and Lilly’s Trulicity Pediatric Extension Receive Positive CHMP opinions; Medtronic’s Wearable Partner Files for Bankruptcy; Nemaura Looks to Raise Additional Capital

Four cardiometablic-related news items have been observed: Viatris’s generic dapagliflozin received a positive CHMP opinion for the treatment of T2DM, HF, and CKD (view opinion); Lilly’s Trulicity received a positive CHMP opinion for a label extension to include patients ages 10 years and older (view opinion); Medtronic’s wearable partner, Rockley Photonics Holdings Limited, has filed for bankruptcy (view Form 8-K); Nemaura announced it has entered into a definitive agreement of ~$8.4M registered direct offering and concurrent private placement with two healthcare-focused US institutional investors (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights including thoughts on an acquisition opportunity for Medtronic.

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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Madrigal Wins Big with Ph3 NASH Data; Novo Expands Partnership for Dose Check; AZ Announces DELIVER Positive CHMP Opinion

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Madrigal Pharmaceuticals announced positive topline results from its Ph3 resmetirom MAESTRO-NASH study and hosted an investor call, although the company provided conflicting guidance on the filing timeline (view press release; webcast); Amalgam Rx announced the expansion of its global agreement with Novo Nordisk for the commercialization of Dose Check (view press release); and AstraZeneca announced Forxiga (dapagliflozin) received a positive CHMP opinion for DELIVER (view press release). Below, FENIX provides insights on the respective news items, including readthrough from the Madrigal data to other NASH players.

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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Bayer Initiates Kerendia and Jardiance Combo Trial Following Kerendia EU Approval

Bayer announced the initiation of CONFIDENCE, a Ph2 study evaluating the combination therapy of Kerendia (finerenone) and Jardiance (empagliflozin) in patients with CKD and T2DM (view CT.gov record). The trial initiation follows the recent EU approval of finerenone for CKD associated with T2DM in adults (view press release). Recall, finerenone was approved in the US in July 2021 (previous FENIX insight) and is currently under review in China and multiple other countries worldwide. Below, FENIX provides insights into the new CONFIDENCE trial, including thoughts on Bayer’s strategy to do the Ph2 trial with empa instead of dapa.

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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