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Sanofi Follows Lilly and Novo’s Insulin Price Cuts

Sanofi announced it will cut the Lantus WAC price by 78% and cap the monthly out-of-pocket cost at $35 for commercially insured patients. Additionally, Sanofi will cut the WAC price of Apidra by 70%. The move follows similar insulin price cuts by Lilly (previous FENIX insight) and Novo Nordisk (previous FENIX insight). According to the press release, the price decreases will take effect on January 1, 2024. Below, FENIX provides an updated insulin pricing analysis.

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Lannett CY Q2 ‘21 (FY Q4 ’21) Earnings Update

Lannett hosted its CY Q2 ’21 (FY Q4 ’21) earnings call in which it provided brief updates to its biosimilar glargine U100 and biosimilar aspart development programs. Of note, Lannett now anticipates filing the bs-glargine BLA in H1 ’23 (previously “later in 2022”) with a US launch planned for H1 ’24 (previously 2023). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call.

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Insulet, Mannkind, and Lannett Q3 ’20 Earnings Updates

Insulet (press release), Mannkind (press release), and Lannett (press release) hosted their respective Q3 ’20 earnings calls. Of note, Insulet provided updates to its Omnipod 5 development plans, including the recent initiation of a T2DM feasibility study. Furthermore, following a meeting between Lannett and FDA in June 2020, Lannett said it is finalizing the trial protocol evaluating its bs-glargine in healthy volunteers. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the calls.

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Negative Entresto Adcom Could Renew Interest in Sotagliflozin – Lexicon and Sanofi Q3 ’20 Earnings Updates; Lifescan Partners for Diabetes Coaching

Lexicon (press release) and Sanofi (press release; slides) hosted their respective Q3 ’20 earnings calls and provided updates to their diabetes businesses. Additionally, Lifescan announced a partnership with Cecelia Health to provide coaching and telehealth services to OneTouch users. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items, including how the upcoming Entresto FDA adcom could renew M&A interest in Lexicon.

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Sanofi Q2 ’20 Earnings Update

Sanofi hosted its Q2 ’20 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided a brief update to its diabetes business in the context of the continued decline in glargine revenue. Unsurprisingly, the vast majority of the call was dedicated to Dupixent performance and Sanofi’s preparation for the upcoming flu season. Below, FENIX provides a financial summary of the diabetes portfolio and insights from the call.

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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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Thoughts on Lilly’s “Tempo Pen” for Connected Care

In November 2019, the product labels for Lilly’s Basaglar and Humalog were updated to include administration via a new disposable connected pen called the “Tempo Pen.” Ahead of Lilly’s Q1 ’20 earnings call on Thursday, April 23, FENIX provides thoughts on the Tempo Pen since Lilly has not made any public announcements as of yet.

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Positive Lannett Bs-Glargine Ph1 Results; Zealand Initiates 2nd Ph3 CHI Study

Lannett has announced positive results from the Ph1 PK/PD study evaluating their biosimilar insulin glargine vs. Lantus, which initiated in June 2019. In light of meeting all primary endpoints, Lannett indicated they are planning to meet with FDA to discuss the next steps for bs-glargine development. Below, FENIX provides context and insights, particularly related to the FDA’s recent biosimilar insulin draft guidance.

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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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Toujeo Pediatric Indication Approved in US

The FDA has approved an expanded indication for Sanofi’s Toujeo in pediatric patients aged 6 years and older based on the positive results from EDITION JUNIOR, which were announced earlier this month. Previously, Toujeo was only approved for adults aged 18 and over. A Sanofi press release has not yet been observed. Below, FENIX provides context and insights on the expanded indication.

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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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Mylan Faces Setback in Sanofi Bs-Glargine Lawsuit

According to new court documents, the presiding judge in the Sanofi v. Mylan glargine lawsuit has denied Mylan’s request to rule two Lantus formulation patents invalid. The trial to settle the ongoing patent dispute is scheduled to start on December 2, 2019. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the judge’s ruling and the potential impact on the Mylan/Biocon bs-glargine US launch timeline.

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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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