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Lilly Cuts Non-branded Lispro Prices By 40%; Positive Ph1 Data for New GLP-1RA Asset; Lifescan Presents Tu Salud Trial Data in Hispanic Population; EASD 2021 Key Press Releases (Sept 28)

On the second day of EASD 2021, three key press releases were observed from Lilly, Altimmune, and Lifescan. Below FENIX provides insights and context for the respective announcements.

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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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Biocorp and Novo Mallya Partnership; Nemaura Signs Contract for Non-invasive CGM EU Distribution; AHA Late-breaking Science Sessions Released; EASD 2021 Key Press Releases (Sept 27)

On the first day of EASD 2021, two key press releases were observed from Biocorp and Nemaura Medical. Additionally, AHA late-breaking science sessions have been released. Below FENIX provides insights and context from each respective announcement, including thoughts on how the Biocorp/Novo Nordisk partnership could signal Novo’s disposable connected pen solution is further behind than previously anticipated.

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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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New Non-invasive BGM; Amarin Updates Vascepa US Go-to-market Strategy; Welldoc Receives 510(k) Clearance for Bolus and Premixed Insulin Titration; CinFina Agreement with Janssen for QW Obesity Assets

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have recently been observed: Know Labs announced the addition of KnowU, a portable Bio-RFID glucose monitoring device, to the company’s portfolio of non-invasive diagnostic technology; Amarin announced an update to its Vascepa go-to-market strategy, including US field force layoffs; Welldoc announced FDA 510(k) clearance for the BlueStar Insulin Adjustment Program for bolus and premixed insulin titration; and CinFina Pharma announced an agreement with Janssen Sciences Ireland Unlimited Company to acquire exclusive WW rights to four QW anorectic agents for the treatment fo obesity. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for 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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Kerendia Trial Initiated in Non-T2DM CKD Patients (FIND-CKD); New Virtual Diabetes Platform Launched

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Bayer announced the initiation of FIND-CKD, a Ph3 study evaluating the use of Kerendia (finerenone) in patients with non-T2DM CKD, and 9am.health announced the launch of its virtual care platform for patients with prediabetes or T2DM in addition to raising $3.7M in seed funding to scale its operations. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for 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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Novo Nordisk Center for Genomic Mechanisms of Disease Launched; Lifescan and Welldoc Partnership; Xeris Approved to Acquire StrongBridge Pharma; Oramed Reaches 50% Enrollment in NASH

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: the Novo Nordisk Foundation and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard announced the launch of the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Genomic Mechanisms of Disease; Lifescan and Welldoc announced a partnership to integrate Welldoc’s chronic condition platform into the OneTouch Solutions portal; Xeris announced it received stockholder approval for the previously announced proposed acquisition of Strongbridge Biopharma; and Oramed announced it has reached over 50% enrollment in the Ph2 trial evaluating its oral insulin (ORMD-0801) in T2DM patients with NASH. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for 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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September 13-16 CHMP Agenda; Dexcom Exec Joins iRhythm as CEO; Provention Teplizumab Update

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: the CHMP agenda for this month (September 13-16) has been released; iRhythm announced Quentin Blackford, outgoing Dexcom COO, will join the company as President and CEO, effective October 4, 2021; and Provention Bio issued an update on the BLA resubmission of teplizumab to delay the onset of T1DM in at-risk individuals (press release). 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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Another Inclisiran CVOT (VICTORION-2P); Not Even in Primary Prevention

A CT.gov record has been observed for another Ph3 inclisiran CVOT, called VICTORION-2 PREVENT (aka VICTORION-2P), in 15,000 adults 40 years of age and older with established ASCVD (view CT.gov record). Notably, the VICTORION-2P trial is evaluating inclisiran in secondary prevention, which is similar to ORION-4 (ongoing with primary completion in 2026; view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides additional trial details as well as thoughts on the trial design in comparison to ORION-4.

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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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Jardiance Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation for HFpEF; Metacrine Ph2a NASH Trial Completes Enrollment; Dario Signs Northeast Regional Employer

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: BI/Lilly announced FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) to Jardiance for the treatment of HFpEF; Metacrine announced the Ph2a trial evaluating MET642 in 180 patients with NASH has completed enrollment; and Dario Health announced it was selected as the digital health provider for a Northeast regional employer. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for 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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Agentix Signs WW Licensing Agreement for T2DM, NAFLD, and Obesity Asset

Agentix announced it has entered into a WW exclusive license and technology transfer agreement with the National Health Research Institutes (NHRI) of Taiwan ROC. According to the press release, Agentix will license several NHRI patents and patent applications to develop, manufacture, and commercialize DBPR211 for the treatment of human disease. For context, DBPR211 is a peripherally restricted cannabinoid receptor 1 antagonist that has completed preliminary pre-clinical and in vivo testing requirements. Agentix intends to begin Ph1 trials by September 2022. Below, FENIX provides context and insights for the announcement.

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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Oral Sema Ph3 Obesity Program Initiated; GlucoModicum Appoints Former Dexcom Exec; Lilly Contributes to T1DM Camp Initiative

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have recently been observed: a Novo Nordisk trial evaluating oral semaglutide in adults with obesity, called OASIS 1, has been observed on CT.gov; GlucoModicum announced the appointment of Peter Gerhardsson to Senior Advisor; and Lilly announced a commitment of nearly $1M donation over the next three years, in conjunction with the Helmsley Charitable Trust, to support a T1DM Camp Initiative. 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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