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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

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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

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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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Obesity Spotlight: How will Merck Replace Keytruda Revenue?

In the seventh installment of FENIX’s Obesity Spotlight Series, FENIX has conducted a deep dive analysis of Merck’s current position in the obesity market. The analysis includes insights into Merck’s strategy to replace Keytruda revenue and how Merck may focus its obesity efforts on a FDC approach.

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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Metsera Topline Ph1 Amylin Data; Merck Topline Oral PCSK9i Ph3 Data; Novo Initiates New Ph3 Cagrisema Trial; Alnylam’s Amvuttra Receives EC Approval 

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Metsera, Merck, Novo Nordisk, and Alnylam 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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Medtronic Seeks Interoperability; Roche, Viking, Sanofi, and Merck Q1 ‘25 Earnings; Zealand Enrolls First Patient in Ph2 T2DM Study; Esperion R&D Day 2025

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed by Medtronic, Roche, Viking Therapeutics, Zealand Pharma, Sanofi, Merck, and Esperion. 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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Zealand Accelerates Hiring & Initiates New Ph2 Petrelintide Study; Merck Licenses Oral Drug Delivery Platform; MetaVia Ph1 Obesity Results; Skye Preclinical Obesity Results 

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Zealand Pharmaceuticals, Merck, MetaVia, and Skye Bioscience. 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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