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Insulet Resumes Omnipod Horizon Pivotal Trial

Insulet announced it has resumed the Omnipod Horizon pivotal trial. Recall, the trial was paused in early March 2020 following a software anomaly that could lead to “using an incorrect glucose value which has the potential to impact insulin delivery.” According to the press release, Insulet expects a US launch of Omnipod Horizon in H1 ’21, which is consistent with the timeline stated during the company’s Q1 ’20 earnings call. Below, FENIX provides insight on the potential impact of the delayed launch.

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Semaglutide Ph3 Obesity Positive Topline Results (STEP 1)

Novo Nordisk announced positive topline results from the Ph3a STEP 1 trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of QW sc semaglutide 2.4mg on body weight (press release). Recall, STEP 1 is the second of the STEP trials to read out following STEP 4 in May (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides an overview of the STEP 1 results and the consistency with STEP 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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Welldoc Insulin Adjustment Program Approved by FDA; Fractyl to Initiate Study for Insulin-dependent T2DM Patients

Two diabetes-related news items have been observed: Welldoc announced FDA approval of an additional feature for the BlueStar platform called the Insulin Adjustment Program (IAP) and Fractyl Laboratories announced FDA approval of an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) to initiate a study examining the effects of Revita DMR in T2DM patients treated with insulin. 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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Thoughts on Bigfoot’s $55M Series C and if Abbott Libre 2 FDA Approval is Imminent

Bigfoot Biomedical announced the closing of its Series C financing round for a total of $55M. With the closing of Series C, the company says it is moving closer to FDA submission of Bigfoot Unity in 2020. Recall, Bigfoot Unity is a decision support system that leverages a connected insulin pen cap and the Abbott Libre CGM. Additionally, Bigfoot’s co-founder Bryan Mazlish (view LinkedIn profile) is transitioning from president of the company to the Executive Board Director. Below, FENIX provides insights into Bigfoot’s financing, management changes, and valuation and thoughts on how the Series C closing could potentially indicate Libre 2 FDA approval is imminent.

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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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Josh Riff Leaves Onduo; Thoughts on AgaMatrix+Bayer for China, and Confusion on Cascade CGM Wear Time in Europe

Two diabetes-related news items have been observed: Onduo announced the departure of CEO Josh Riff and AgaMatrix Holdings announced a corporate name change to “WaveForm Diabetes,” the appointment of a new Executive Chairman and CEO, Rick Valencia, and a partnership in China with Bayer for its CGM distribution. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the leadership appointments in Onduo and WaveForm, as well as insight into the somewhat ironic partnership between WaveForm and Bayer, and some observed confusion on 15-day vs. 14-day wear time from Menarini’s product materials.

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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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Mylan Wins Final Patent Dispute vs. Sanofi; Biocon Bs-glargine Final FDA Approval Imminent

Mylan announced the US Patent and Trademark Appeal Board (PTAB) ruled in Mylan’s favor during recent inter partes review (IPR) proceedings. Importantly, Mylan’s outgoing CEO, Heather Bresch, commented, “…with this final victory in hand, we now look forward to working with FDA to complete the regulatory review process and introduce Semglee in the U.S. as soon as possible.” Recall, Mylan/Biocon has disclosed that the FDA action date for their bs-glargine is sometime in June 2020. Below, FENIX provides a brief overview of the PTAB ruling as well as thoughts on the impending approval and launch of the Mylan/Biocon bs-glargine product.

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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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CREDENCE Receives Positive CHMP Opinion; Metformin ER Recalled Over NDMA Impurities

Two diabetes-related news items have been observed: according to the CHMP meeting highlights, Janssen’s Invokana/Vokanamet renal protection indication (CREDENCE) has received a positive CHMP opinion and FDA announced a voluntary recall for certain lots of metformin ER due to nitrosamine impurity N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurities. Of note, FDA indicated there are five firms who have been contacted about the recall but additional manufacturers remain unaffected. Below, FENIX provides brief thoughts on the the CREDENCE CHMP opinion and insight on a potential readthrough to branded OADs following the metformin recall.

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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 MPD Insulin Savings Program Supported by Lilly, Novo, and Sanofi

Yesterday, President Trump announced a new plan to reduce the monthly cost of insulin to no more than $35 for people on Medicare Part D. The plan, which is scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2021, is being supported by Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi. Following the announcement, Lilly’s CEO, Dave Ricks, issued a statement lauding the new savings model, saying it “fills a critical gap that remained in the system.” Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the new plan in the context of the overall US drug pricing debate.

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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 launches “Defeat Diabetes” campaign; Diamyd Announces DiAPREV-IT 2 Topline Results; Senseonics Releases Android Remote Monitoring App

A series of diabetes-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk launched a new social responsibility campaign called “Defeat Diabetes”; Diamyd announced DiAPREV-IT 2 topline results; and Senseonics announced the launch of the Eversense NOW remote monitoring app for Android users. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insight 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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CREDENCE Once Again on the CHMP Agenda; CHMP Agenda May 25-28

The CHMP agenda for this month’s meeting (May 25-28) has been released, and it includes two notable items: the Invokana/Vokanamet renal protection indication (CREDENCE) and the Saxenda adolescent label extension. Of note, the May 2020 CHMP meeting agenda was just posted today despite the fact that the meeting started on May 25. Below, FENIX provides diabetes-related highlights and insights from the May 2020 CHMP agenda.

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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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