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Libre 2 Available for Medicare Patients; Senseonics Receives Positive Medicare Local Coverage Determinations

Abbott announced its Libre 2 CGM system is now available for Medicare patients. Additionally, Senseonics announced that three Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) issued Local Coverage Determinations for the use of implantable CGMs. Below, FENIX provides insight into the Abbott and Senseonics Medicare news, including thoughts on how Abbott is more likely to benefit than Senseonics/Ascensia due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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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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First Libre 3 Clinical Study Initiated

A CT.gov record has been observed for what is believed to be the first Abbott Libre 3 clinical trial. Abbott publicly disclosed the existence of Libre 3 during its Q1 ’19 earnings call (previous FENIX insight). Recall, the Libre 2 CGM was recently approved in the US, but its use with integrated systems is limited due to Vitamin C interference (previous FENIX insight). There is no mention of Vitamin C in the Libre 3 CT.gov record. Below, FENIX provides an overview of the new Libre 3 study as well as potential insight into the timing of its initiation in the context of the Libre 2 US label restrictions.

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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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Abbott Libre 2 Promotion Takes Shots at Dexcom G6; Libre 2 Digital DTC Initiated

Following the Libre 2 FDA approval (see previous FENIX insight), Abbott authored a blog post on its website (view here), which includes a patient DTC video (view on Youtube) as well as static images that directly counter-message Dexcom’s G6 CGM. Additionally, the Libre 2 website is now live with a “coming soon” message and webform to be notified when Libre 2 becomes available. Below, FENIX provides an analysis of Abbott’s early Libre 2 messaging/counter-messaging and potential insight into a Dexcom response.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
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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VERTIS-CV Questions Remain; Dexcom Partnered for COVID-19 Remote Monitoring; New Libre RWE; Nemaura Continues PR Blitz; ADA Key Press Releases (June 16)

On the final day of ADA 2020, four diabetes-related news items were observed: full results from the ertugliflozin VERTIS-CV study, Dexcom partnered with KORE for COVID-19 remote monitoring, additional Libre RWE, Nemaura continues on its ADA PR blitz. Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the announcements.

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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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Libre 2 US Approval Was Worth the Wait for Abbott, but Not Its Pump Partners

Abbott announced FDA approval of the Libre 2 iCGM in patients 4 years of age and older; however, the initial approval comes without closed-loop compatibility. According to FDA’s 510(k) database, Libre 2 was approved on Friday, June 12, but FDA typically doesn’t update the database until Monday. Recall, Libre 2 approval had been delayed for undisclosed reasons, but FENIX recently anticipated a near-term US approval with the closure of Bigfoot’s Series C (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the Libre 2 approval, a comparative analysis with the Dexcom G6, and potential implications to other CGM manufacturers including Medtronic, Senseonics, Lifescan, Waveform, and Nemaura.

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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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Trulicity, Ozempic, Afrezza, Libre, Control IQ, and Onduo RWE at ADA 2020; Sota T2DM CKD Data; vTv Presents TTP399 Ph2 Results; ADA 2020 Key Press Releases (June 13)

Today, nine diabetes-related news items were observed: Trulicity, Ozempic, Afrezza, Libre, Control IQ, and Onduo RWE data were presented at ADA 2020 as well as new data from Lexicon (sota T2DM Ph3 CKD), vTv (Ph2 Simplici-T1), and Zealand (V-Go patch pump). Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the announcements.

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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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Abbott Q1 ’20 Earnings Update; Provention Bio Initiates Rolling BLA for Teplizumab; Lilly Launches Additional Humalog AGs; Insulet’s COVID-19 Response

A series of diabetes-related news has been observed: Abbott hosted its Q1 ’20 earnings update, Provention Bio announced the initiation of a rolling BLA submission for teplizumab, Lilly announced the launch of lispro authorized generics (LAG) for Humalog Mix 75/25 and Humalog Junior, and Insulet initiated its COVID-19 response plan. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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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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FDA Issues Final Rule on Definition of “biological product”; ATTD 2020 Key Press Releases (Feb 20)

On the second day of the ATTD 2020 conference, a series of diabetes-related press releases have been observed including Abbott Libre RWE, Tandem to file Control IQ for peds in March 2020, Roche’s new “InsulinStart” program, Companion Medical compatibility with Fiasp, and MannKind Afrezza PK and pulmonary function data. Separate from the conference, FDA announced that it has issued a final rule on the definition of a biological product ahead of the March 23, 2020 insulin reclassification from a drug to a biologic. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items.

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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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New G&L Bs-Glargine Ph1 Trial to Support Approval; J&J and Abbott Q4 ’19 Earnings Updates; New Medtronic AHCL Study; Biocon Generic Dapa Tentatively Approved by FDA

A series of diabetes-related news items have been observed including Gan & Lee completed a Ph1 biosimilarity study for its glargine, earnings calls from Johnson & Johnson and Abbott, Medtronic initiated a new advanced hybrid closed-loop study, and Biocon received tentative approval for generic dapagliflozin. Below, FENIX provides diabetes-related highlights and insights from the calls including thoughts on how the G&L study appears to be in-line with FDA’s thinking on biosimilar insulins.

About The Author

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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Abbott Acknowledges Libre 2 Delay; Abbott and Roche Q3 ’19 Earnings Updates

Abbott and Roche hosted their respective Q3 ’19 earnings calls and provided updates to their diabetes businesses. Of note, Abbott confirmed that Libre 2 US approval is delayed from initial expectations, and Abbott indicated they are working through several items with FDA. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective calls.

About The Author

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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