Tag Archives: GoodRx

Wegovy MASH Label Analysis; Ozempic Offered Through NovoCare

FDA recently approved Wegovy (2.4mg semaglutide; QW SC GLP-1RA; view label) for the treatment of noncirrhotic MASH in adults with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (F2-F3 MASH; view press release). The accelerated approval is based on results from Part 1 of the ongoing Ph3 ESSENCE study (view publication; previous FENIX insight). Additionally, Echosens and Novo Nordisk announced they are advancing their partnership to increase awareness and early diagnosis of MASH (view press release). Below, FENIX has conducted a Wegovy label analysis, including a comparison with Madrigal’s Rezdiffra (resmetirom), the only other approved treatment for MASH.

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Hengrui/Kailera Positive Topline Ph3 Obesity Results in China; Currax Partners with GoodRx for Contrave Cash-pay Program 

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Hengrui Pharma and Kailera Therapeutics announced topline data from Hengrui’s Ph3 obesity study of its SC GLP-1/GIP dual agonist in China (view press release; view CT.gov record); and Currax Pharmaceuticals has partnered with GoodRx for cash-pay Contrave (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective items.

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MannKind Partners with GoodRx

MannKind announced it formed a partnership with GoodRx to “help raise awareness on ways patients can save money on their mealtime insulin.” Recall, GoodRx is a platform designed for patients without insurance or high-deductible plans to help them compare drug prices and identify savings opportunities (e.g. copay cards). Of note, the MannKind press release appears to suggest that the sole purpose of the partnership is to promote the Afrezza copay card. Below, FENIX provides brief thoughts on the MannKind partnership with GoodRx.

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