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Novo’s FLOW Stops Early; Akero Misses in Ph2b NASH Study; Insulet Wins Preliminary Injunction Against EOFlow; Biocon Recieves Another CRL; Inpefa Receives Preferred Formulary Status with ESI; Carmot Oral GLP-1RA Ph1 Data

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo, Akero, Insulet, Biocon, Lexicon, and Carmot Therapeutics. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items, including thoughts on the potential impact of Akero’s study results.

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Tandem, Lexicon, and Amgen Q2 ‘23 Earnings

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Tandem Diabetes Care (view press release), Lexicon (view press release), and Amgen (press release; slides) hosted their respective Q2 ‘23 earnings calls. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items.

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Inpefa Label and Pre-launch Analysis

Following the Inpefa (sotagliflozin) approval on May 26, 2023 (view label; previous FENIX insight), FENIX has conducted an analysis of the Inpefa label and HCP website. Additionally, Lexicon hosted a post-approval investor call on May 30, 2023, where the company provided insight into its go-to-market strategy (view webcast). Of note, Lexicon plans to launch Inpefa in the US by the end of June 2023. Below, FENIX provides insights and thoughts on the Inpefa label and pre-launch activities.

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Sotagliflozin approved in US as “INPEFA”

Lexicon announced the FDA approval of sotagliflozin as “INPEFA” to reduce the risk of CV death, hospitalization for HF, and urgent HF visit in adults with HF (across the full LVEF spectrum) or T2DM, CKD, and other cardiovascular risk factors. The May 26 approval is consistent with FENIX’s projection following Lexicon’s July 2022 announcement that FDA accepted the re-submission and assigned a full 10-month review period (previous FENIX insight). The Inpefa label has not yet been observed at the time of this publication. Of note, Lexicon is hosting a call with investors on Tuesday, May 30 at 8am ET. FENIX will conduct a full label analysis of sotagliflozin in the coming days once the label is available.

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Structure Therapeutics Advances Oral GLP-1RA to Ph2; Embecta and Tidepool Partner for T2DM Patch Pump AID Development; New SOLOIST-WHF Analysis

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Structure Therapeutics announced it is advancing its oral GLP-1RA (GSBR-1290) into Ph2a development for T2DM and obesity (view press release); Embecta announced it has partnered with Tidepool to develop an AID system for its T2DM patch pump (view press release); and Lexicon announced results from an investigator-initiated analysis of SOLOIST-WHF which demonstrated that sotagliflozin is cost-effective at commonly accepted willingness-to-pay thresholds in patients with diabetes and worsening HF (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items.

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Ionis, Lexicon, and Amarin Q1 ’23 Earnings; AstraZeneca Collaborates with Sernova for Cell Therapies

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Ionis (view press release; slides), Lexicon (view press release), and Amarin view press release; slides) hosted their respective Q1 ‘23 earnings calls and provided CVRM-related updates; and Sernova announced a preclinical research collaboration with AstraZeneca to evaluate the use of its Cell Pouch System with AstraZenaca’s therapeutic cells (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items. 

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JPM 2023 Day 4: TNDM, ICPT, LXRX, MNKD, and XERS; Oramed Discontinues Ph3 Development ORMD-0801 in T2DM; Versanis Initiates Ph2b Obesity Trial Enrollment

On the fourth and final day of JPM 2023, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by other CVRM companies including Tandem, Intercept, Lexicon, MannKind, and Xeris. Separately, two CVRM-related news items have been observed: Oramed announced its oral insulin (ORMD-0801) failed to meet primary and secondary endpoints in the first Ph3 T2DM study, and the company is discontinuing development in T2DM (view press release); and Versanis Bio announced that the BELIEVE Ph2b study evaluating bimagrumab alone and in combination with semaglutide for the treatment of obesity has begun enrolling patients (view press release).

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Lexicon, Xeris, and Ionis Q3 ’22 Earnings Updates; Esperion Hosts 2022 R&D Day

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lexicon (press release), Xeris (press release), and Ionis (press release; slides) hosted their respective Q3 ’22 earnings calls; and Esperion hosted its 2022 R&D webinar (press release; webcast) where it provided a review of the company’s pipeline, including its oral PCSK9i and ACL inhibitor programs. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Lexicon Q2 ’22 Earnings Update; CLEAR Outcomes CVOT Reaches 100% MACE Accumulation; Esperion Q2 ’22 Earnings Update; Dexcom ONE Available with Prescription in UK; Gan & Lee Dose First Patient in Ph2 GZR18 Trial for T2DM; Structure Therapeutics Advances Diabetes & Obesity Clinical Program

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lexicon (press release; slides) and Esperion (press release; slides) hosted their respective Q2 ’22 earnings calls; Dexcom announced the Dexcom ONE rt-CGM system is now listed on the NHS England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland drug tariffs; Gan & Lee recently announced the first patient has been dosed in its Ph2 study evaluating the company’s GLP-1RA (GZR18) in T2DM; and Structure Therapeutics announced it has completed dosing in the Ph1 SAD trial for its small molecule oral GLP-1RA (GSBR-1290). Below, FENIX provides context and insight on the respective news items.

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