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Verquvo (Vericiguat) Approved by FDA; Label Analysis, Entresto and CYTK Implications

Merck and Bayer received FDA approval of vericiguat, branded as “Verquvo,” for symptomatic chronic HF (Merck press release here and Bayer press release here). Recall, vericiguat received Priority Review from FDA in July 2020 despite the modest 10% RRR in the VICTORIA CVOT primary endpoint (view NEJM publication). For context, Verquvo is the first treatment for chronic HF approved specifically for patients following a hHF or need for outpatient intravenous diuretics. Below, FENIX details its Verquvo label analysis, including the potential for counter-detail by SGLT2i manufacturers, as well as thoughts on the cumulative regulatory tailwinds for Cytokinetics’s omecamtiv.

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Matthew Maryniak

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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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High-Dose Ozempic Filed with FDA; Andy Ajello Joins Vifor

Novo Nordisk announced it has filed the sNDA for high-dose Ozempic (2.0mg) based on results from the SUSTAIN FORTE trial, which read out in November 2020 (previous FENIX insight). Additionally, Andrew (Andy) Ajello, former Lexicon Commercial Lead and Novo SVP of  US Diabetes/Obesity Sales, has joined Vifor Pharma as the VP of US sales (view LinkedIn profile). Below, FENIX provides thoughts and insights on 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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Metacrine NASH Fast Track Designation; Senseonics Receives Positive Coverage Decision for EmblemHealth; Insulet Launches Omnipod DASH in Canada

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Metacrine announced FDA granted Fast Track designation to MET642 for the treatment of NASH; Senseonics announced a positive coverage decision for its implantable CGM from EmblemHealth; and yesterday, Insulet announced the Canadian launch of Omnipod DASH. 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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JPM 2021 Day 4: Lexicon Poised for a Strong Comeback; Lexicon, Viatris, and Intercept @ JPM; Poxel/Metavant Partnership Terminated

On the final day of JPM 2021, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by cardiometabolic companies including Lexicon, Viatris, and Intercept. Additionally, two separate cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lexicon announced it received FDA feedback stating SOLOIST and SCORED results support a sotagliflozin NDA submission for a broad HF indication; and Poxel/Metavant announced the termination of their partnership. Below, FENIX provides a topline summary of key takeaways followed by more in-depth coverage, including Lexicon’s proposed broad HF label for sotagliflozin and Viatris’s biosimilar Toujeo.

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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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JPM 2021 Day 3: Bayer, Esperion, Precision Bio, Hikma, Vifor; High-dose Oral Sema PIONEER PLUS Trial Posted on CT.gov; Dario Announces Two New Additions to Scientific Advisory Board

On day three of JPM 2021, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations from Bayer, Esperion, Precision Biosciences, Hikma, and Vifor. Additionally, two separate cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: a CT.gov record has been observed for Novo Nordisk’s PIONEER PLUS trial investigating high-dose oral semaglutide in people with T2DM; and DarioHealth announced Marilyn Ritholz and David Horwitz will be joining the Scientific Advisory Board. Below, FENIX provides a topline summary of key takeaways followed by more in-depth coverage.

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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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JPM 2021 Day 2: LLY, NVO, ABT, PODD, AMRN, and IONS; Bayer’s Finerenone Receives Priority Review for DKD

On day two of JPM 2021, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by Lilly, Novo Nordisk, Abbott, Insulet, Amarin, and Ionis. Additionally, one separate cardiometabolic-related news item has been observed: Bayer announced FDA granted priority review of finerenone for patients with DKD. Below, FENIX provides a topline summary of key takeaways followed by more in-depth coverage.

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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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CORRECTING AND REPLACING: JPM 2021 Day 1: DXCM, MDT, TDOC, NVS; FDA Accepts EMPEROR-Reduced sNDA Without Priority Review; Adocia to Develop Beta Cell Therapy for T1DM Treatment

On the first day of JPM 2021, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by major cardiometabolic companies including Dexcom, Medtronic, Teladoc, and Novartis. Additionally, three separate cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: BI/Lilly announced FDA has accepted the Jardiance sNDA for the reduction of HFrEF in patients with and without T2DM; Dexcom and Teladoc announced the pilot launch of the new “CGM-powered insights” feature for Livongo for Diabetes users; and Adocia filed a patent for cell therapy in patients with T1DM. Below, FENIX provides a topline summary of key takeaways by company followed by more in-depth coverage.

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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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Lifescan/Sanvita Complete CGM Pilot Study; Lupin’s Generic Synjardy XR Receives Tentative FDA Approval

Two diabetes-related news items have been observed: the CT.gov record for Lifescan/Sanvita Medical’s CGM pilot study has been updated to reflect an October 2020 completion; and Lupin Limited announced it received tentative FDA approval for 5mg/1000mg, 10mg/1000mg, 12.5mg/1000mg, and 25mg/1000mg empagliflozin + metformin XR tablets. 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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Tidepool Completes FDA Submission of Tidepool Loop; Diabeloop Partners with SFC Fluidics for AID Solution

Two diabetes-related news items have been observed: Tidepool announced it completed the FDA submission of Tidepool Loop, the company’s automated insulin dosing app for managing T1DM; and SFC Fluidics announced a partnership with Diabeloop to develop a system that integrates the SFC ACE insulin pod into Diabeloop’s AID solution for patients in the US. 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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Farxiga DAPA-CKD Receives Priority Review from FDA

AstraZeneca announced FDA granted Priority Review to Farxiga for the treatment of chronic kidney disease in patients with and without T2DM based on results from the DAPA-CKD study. Recall, FDA previously granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to Farxiga for CKD in October 2020 following positive results from the DAPA-CKD trial which were first presented at ESC 2020. Of note, AZ stated the PDUFA date will occur in Q2 ’21. Below, FENIX provides a projected approval timeline for the impending DAPA-CKD regulatory review as well as readthrough to the SGLT2i class.

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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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