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Novo Triple Agonist T2DM Data; BI 2026 Annual Press Conference; Pfizer Doses First Patient in VESPER-5; Merck Acquires Terns; Fractyl Q4 ’25 Earnings; Biomea FY 2025 Updates; BrightGene Ph1 Dual Agonist Data

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed by Novo Nordisk, Boehringer Ingelheim, Pfizer, Merck, Fractyl Health, Biomea Fusion, and BrightGene Bio-Medical Technology. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Novo Files 7.2mg Wegovy; CMS Cuts Semaglutide Prices; FDA Publishes Marketing Violation Letters

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk submitted its sNDA to FDA for high-dose (7.2mg) Wegovy in obesity (view press release); CMS announced the negotiated prices from the second round of IRA discussions, including Novo’s semaglutide (view press release; view fact sheet); and FDA published promotional activity violation letters from the OPDP (view letters). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including the projected approval timeline for high-dose Wegovy in the US.

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Ascletis Initiates Ph2 Obesity Study; Bayer Ph2 Finerenone + Empagliflozin CKD Results 

Two cardiometabolic news items have been observed: Ascletis Pharma initiated a Ph2 study of ASC30 in obesity (view CT.gov record); and Bayer announced Ph2 CONFIDENCE results of finerenone and empagliflozin in patients with CKD and T2DM (view press release; view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Inventiva Interim Ph2a MASH Results; Madrigal Announces $600M Public Offering; 89bio Initiates Ph3 ENLIGHTEN-Fibrosis MASH Trial

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Inventiva announced positive interim Ph2a LEGEND MASH trial results (press release; slides); Madrigal priced an upsized $600M public offering (view press release); and 89bio’s Ph3 ENLIGHTEN-Fibrosis trial in MASH has been posted to CT.gov (view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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ADA 2023 Key Press Releases (June 23)

On the first day of ADA 2023, two cardiometabolic-related news items were observed from BI/Lilly and Intercept. Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the announcements.

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FDA Accepts Jardiance Pediatric sNDA; New Teplizumab Pediatric Trial; Sernova Completes Islet Transplantation in First Two Ph1/2 T1DM Patients; Xeris and vTv Therapeutics Q4 ’22 Earnings

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: BI/Lilly announced FDA accepted the Jardiance (empagliflozin) pediatric T2DM sNDA (view press release); Provention Bio initiated a Ph4 open-label trial evaluating the safety and PK of teplizumab in participants with Stage 2 T1DM who are <8 years of age (PETITE-T1D; view CT.gov record); Sernova announced the first two patients in the second cohort of its US Ph1/2 clinical trial received their first islet transplant (view press release); and Xeris (press release) and vTv Therapeutics (press release) released their Q4 ’22 earnings. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items. 

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Jardiance CKD sNDA Accepted by FDA Without Priority Review

BI/Lilly announced FDA accepted the Jardiance (empagliflozin) sNDA for the treatment of adults with CKD. According to the press release, the sNDA is based on results from the Ph3 EMPA-KIDNEY trial which demonstrated Jardiance significantly reduced the risk of kidney disease progression or CV death in adults with CKD (view CT.gov record; previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides brief thoughts regarding the EMPA-KIDNEY sNDA filing and the projected PDUFA date.

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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.

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BI/Lilly Launch Educational CVRM Game for HCPs; MannKind INHALE-1 Pediatric Study Enrolls First Patient; Dietitian-based Resource with PWD Launched

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: BI/Lilly announced the launch of an educational initiative for HCPs, called CRMSynced, which uses gamification to encourage HCPs to prioritize a holistic approach to disease management; MannKind announced the first patient has been enrolled in the Afrezza Ph3 pediatric study; Teatis announced the launch of Teatis RD on Demand, a resource designed to connect people with diabetes to dietitians who can assist in managing their disease through personalized meal plans. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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