Tag Archives: Launches

Thoughts on Merck’s Digital Diabetes App

Merck and its partner Healthy Interactions launched a newly updated unbranded digital diabetes app called Map4health. Previously, the app was available with fewer features under the name “Conversation Map.” Interestingly, the platform can be used by both patients and HCPs; however, Merck and Healthy Interactions are primarily marketing the platform to HCPs with the intent to drive patient uptake through HCP recommendations. Below, FENIX provides an overview of the app features as well as thoughts on the program.

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Medtronic Guardian Sensor 3 CGM Now Integrated with 630G

Medtronic has started notifying HCPs that its 630G sensor augmented pump (SAP) with low glucose suspend is now available with the Guardian Sensor 3 CGM. This is the same sensor that is being used with the 670G hybrid closed-loop as well as the standalone Guardian Connect CGM system. Medtronic did not issue a press release on the new 630G/Guardian Sensor 3 integration. Below, FENIX provides observations and thoughts on the upgraded sensor integration.

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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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Diabetes Tech Update: Xeris, Tandem, and Voluntis

Xeris, Tandem, and Voluntis have announced news related to their respective diabetes business units. Below, FENIX has provided a summary of these updates, the most interesting of which is from Xeris.

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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 Launches 670G & Guardian Connect Gamification App

Medtronic announced the launch of its “Inner Circle” patient engagement program for patients on either the 670G hybrid closed-loop or the standalone Guardian Connect CGM. Recall, Medtronic initially disclosed its plans for Inner Circle during the June 2018 Investor Day.

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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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FENIX Analysis: Bydureon BCise Launch

AZ has begun actively promoting Bydureon BCise, the new autoinjector device which became available in US pharmacies in January 2018. Below, FENIX has conducted a launch analysis in the context of the broader GLP-1RA market including assessment of prescription data trends.

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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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FENIX Analysis: Ozempic Launch

Novo Nordisk began actively promoting Ozempic (sc QW semaglutide) in the field in early February 2018, two months after the December 2017 approval. Below, FENIX has conducted a launch analysis, including thoughts on promotional materials, sampling strategy, and early insights from NRx trends.

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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 Nordisk Launches Rebinyn in the US for People with Hemophilia B

On February 8, 2018, Novo Nordisk officially launched REBINYN, a GlycoPEGylated, Recombinant Coagulation Factor IX, for the treatment of Hemophila B. The BLA for Rebinyn was initially approved on May 31, 2017, and is indicated for on-demand treatment and control of sporadic bleeding episodes and during surgery in adults and children with hemophilia B.

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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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