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Thoughts on The TrumpRx Launch: The Future Booking.com of Obesity Drugs?

The White House recently launched TrumpRx.gov (view website), an online platform that allows consumers to search for the lowest available cash-pay prices for their prescription medications (view image below). Importantly, the website itself is not the direct point of purchase for consumers; instead, it is a central hub that informs patients of the available out-of-pocket pricing options before redirecting them to purchase the drug by what appears to be two contrasting pathways (discussed below). Below, FENIX outlines how TrumpRx operates, its potential value creation, and why the platform may disproportionately benefit AOM manufacturers.

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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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Pfizer, Merck, and Amgen Q4 ’25 Earnings; VESPER-3 Topline Results; Novo Business Updates; PepLib and Lilly Peptide Partnership

A series of cardiometabolic-related new items has been observed from Pfizer, Novo Nordisk, Merck, Amgen, and Zonsen PepLib Biotech/Lilly. 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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JPM 2025 Day 2: LLY, NVO, AMGN, VKTX, AZN, MRK, IONS; Obesity Association Debuts Standards of Care for Obesity Medications

On the second day of JPM 2026, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by major CVRM companies, including Lilly, Novo Nordisk, Amgen, Viking Therapeutics, AstraZeneca, Merck, and Ionis Pharmaceuticals. Separately, one CVRM-related news item has been observed: The Obesity Association published new standards of care for obesity medications (view press release). Below, FENIX provides insights and highlights for the guidelines.

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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Lilly’s Ph3 ATTAIN-MAINTAIN Results; Orforglipron Filed; Novo Files Cagrisema and Receives FDA Warning Letter; Merck to Receive CNPV; SAB BIO Pivotal Ph2b T1DM Trial; Sagimet Enters Agreement for Resmetirom

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Lilly, Novo Nordisk, Merck, SAB Biotherapeutics, and Sagimet Biosciences. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including what Sagimet could be thinking vs. Madrigal.

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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Novo Misses Alzheimer’s Endpoint; Merck’s New Ph1 Asset in T2DM

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk announced topline EVOKE data for sema in Alzheimer’s (view press release); and Merck registered a Ph1 study of a new undisclosed oral coformulation in T2DM (view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including potential readthrough from EVOKE to Lilly’s plans in AD.

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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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Pfizer Wins Metsera Bidding War; Lilly Partners for RNAi Drug Discovery; AZ Acquires Obesity Start-Up; Tandem’s Mobi Cleared for Android Use; Merck, Amgen, AZ, Ionis Data at AHA 2025; November CHMP Agenda 

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Metsera/Pfizer, Lilly, AstraZeneca, Tandem Diabetes Care, Merck, Amgen, Bayer, Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Camurus, and EMA. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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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Pfizer/Novo Saga Continues; Dexcom, Merck, AbbVie, Alnylam, and Gilead Q3 ‘25 Earnings; Ascletis Selects Obesity Candidate  

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Pfizer, Dexcom, Merck, AbbVie, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Gilead, and Ascletis Pharma. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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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NewSelf Gains FDA Approval for Weight Loss Program; Merck Oral PCSK9i and Vericiguat Data; Argo and Novartis Expand CV Partnership; Novartis Ph4 Leqvio Results; Biophytis Receives EMA Authorization; Gan & Lee H2H Ph3 Trial vs. Wegovy

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from NewSelf, Merck, Novartis, Biophytis, and Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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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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.

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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AstraZeneca, Merck, and Metsera Q2 ‘25 Earnings 

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: AstraZeneca (press release; slides), Merck (press release; slides), and Metsera (view press release) released their respective Q2 ‘25 earnings. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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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