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Enrique Conterno’s Retirement Doesn’t Last Long

Fibrogen announced it has appointed Enrique Conterno as its new CEO. Recall, during Lilly’s Q3 ’19 earnings call, the company announced that Conterno would retire at the end of 2019 to be succeeded by Mike Mason. Below, FENIX provides brief thoughts on Conterno’s new role as the head of Fibrogen.

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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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Thoughts on ADA 2020 Standards of Care

ADA recently updated its Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes for 2020, which includes key additions across multiple drug classes. Of note, the standards now include a recommendation for initiating SGLT2i or GLP-1RA therapy in patients with ASCVD, HF, or CKD (SGLT2i only) who are already at their A1C goal. Interestingly, while the guidelines were updated to include discussion of the CANVAS/R, CREDENCE, DECLARE, REWIND, and CARMELINA trials, CAROLINA and DAPA-HF trials were not addressed. Below, FENIX provides thoughts and market implications for selected guideline updates.

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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 Insulin Savings Program

With the start of the new year, Novo Nordisk announced the launch of its insulin savings program called “My$99Insulin” as well as authorized generics (AG) of NovoLog and NovoLog Mix products. With the My$99Insulin program, patients are able to purchase “up to three vials or two packs of FlexPen/FlexTouch/Penfill pens of any combination of insulins from Novo Nordisk Inc. for $99.” Recall, Novo first disclosed plans to offer its insulin affordability program in September 2019. Below, FENIX provides additional thoughts on the My$99Insulin program.

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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 Challenges Novo on Victoza Patent Dispute; Lexicon, Poxel, MannKind, and Diamyd Clinical Data

Mylan has challenged a patent for Novo Nordisk’s Victoza. Additionally, several diabetes players including Lexicon, Poxel, MannKind, and Diamyd have announced clinical results before the holiday break. Below, FENIX provides contexts and insights on these news items.

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FENIX Analysis: Rybelsus Launch

Following the September 2019 Rybelsus approval, Novo Nordisk initiated a limited launch in October 2019 to specialists and high-prescribing PCPs. Even with the limited promotional support, Rybelsus appears to be off to a highly successful start, ahead of both Trulicity and Ozempic time-aligned launches. Below, FENIX has conducted a launch analysis, including early insights from NRx trends as well as an overview of both field and digital promotion 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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Novo/UVA Partnership; Roche Decreases Eversense CGM Commitment; Lilly Insulin Pricing Open Letter

A series of diabetes-related news has been observed including a new partnership between Novo Nordisk and UVA, Roche amended its agreement with Senseonics to reduce the minimum CGM volume obligation, and Lilly publishes an open letter on insulin pricing. 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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Rezolute Ultra-long-acting Basal Insulin (AB101) Ph1 Topline Results

Rezolute, Inc. (formerly AntriaBio) announced topline results for the Ph1 study evaluating its ultra-long acting basal insulin (AB101). Of note, Rezolute stated that based on results from the Ph1 study, additional formulation work must be performed before advancing the program. Below, FENIX provides brief insights into AB101 and its commercial potential.

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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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Medtronic Acquires Klue; New Tandem SGLT2i+Closed-loop Trial

Medtronic announced it has completed the acquisition of “Klue,” a company developing behavior tracking technology to “provide real-time insights into when a person is consuming food.” Additionally, a new CT.gov record has been observed for an investigator-initiated trial evaluating Tandem’s closed-loop systems (Basal IQ and Control IQ) in T1DM patients on an SGLT2i. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the news items including how Klue may help to enhance Medtronic’s PCL while still leaving some potential hurdles.

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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Tirzepatide CVOT vs. Trulicity; Lilly 2020 Guidance Summary

Today, Lilly hosted its 2020 Guidance and Investment Community Meeting and discussed potential key milestones for 2020. Importantly, Lilly disclosed that its tirzepatide CVOT will be conducted H2H vs. Trulicity. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call including thoughts on why a tirzepatide CVOT vs. Trulicity makes sense.

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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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AZ Updates Farxiga Heart Failure Promotion on Websites

AstraZeneca has recently updated its patient and HCP websites with new messaging for its heart failure indication based on the approval of the DECLARE CVOT. Recall, in November 2019, AZ also initiated an unbranded disease state education campaign called “Diabetes Can Break Your Heart.” Below, FENIX provides analysis of the new promotion in the context of the evolving SGLT2i HF story including the DAPA-HF indication.

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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