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Dexcom G7 Super Bowl DTC; Medtronic Initiates 780G+DS5 GCM Trial; Forxiga Receives EU Approval for Chronic HF; Merck Initiates Vericiguat Pediatric HF Trial

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Dexcom announced plans for a second Super Bowl DTC for the G7 CGM US launch (view press release; commercial); Medtronic initiated a trial evaluating the MiniMed 780G insulin pump used in combination with the DS5 CGM (Simplera) as well as the Medtronic extended infusion set and reservoir (view CT.gov record); Forxiga (dapagliflozin) has received EU approval to expand its HF indication regardless of LVEF (view Forxiga EPAR); and Merck initiated a Ph2/3 trial evaluating the vericiguat in pediatric patients aged 28 days to 18 years (VALOR; view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items including commentary on how the Medtronic study could suggest the company may not believe it can achieve iCGM designation.

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Matthew Maryniak

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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, Merck, and Roche Q4 ’22 Earnings Updates

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly (press release; slides), Merck (press release; slides), and Roche (press release; slides) hosted their respective Q4 ’22 earnings calls. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the earnings calls. 

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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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Diamyd Initiates Ph2 Trial in At-risk Individuals; Teladoc Cuts 300 Jobs; Merck to Resolve Sitagliptin Contamination Issue

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Diamyd initiated a new Ph2 trial evaluating its vaccine in individuals at risk for T1DM (DiaPrecise; view CT.gov record); Teladoc disclosed it is laying off 300 employees which represent 6% of its workforce (view Form 8-K); and Merck has determined the source of the sitagliptin NTTP contamination issue (view article). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including thoughts on Diamyd’s development plan in the context of the ongoing Tzield launch.

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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 2023 Day 2: LLY, ABT, PODD, SNY, AZN, MRK, and GSK; Sernova Advances T1DM Cell Pouch Technology; Pfizer Initiates New Ph1 Oral GLP-1RA Trial

On the second day of JPM 2023, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by major CVRM companies including Lilly, Abbott, Insulet, AZ, and Merck. GSK and Sanofi also presented at JPM 2023, but neither had any meaningful discussion relating to their respective CVRM portfolios. Separately, two CVRM-related news items have been observed: Sernova announced it has made progress toward a first in-human study for its cell pouch system (view press release); and Pfizer initiated a new Ph1 trial (view CT.gov record) for one of its oral GLP-1RA assets (PF-07081532).

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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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EASD 2022 Key Press Releases (Sept 22)

On the fourth day of EASD 2022, three key news items were observed from Novo Nordisk, Merck, and Better Therapeutics. Separately, it has been observed that the start date has been delayed for Novo’s first cagrisema Ph3 pivotal trial (Ph3 REDEFINE-2). Below FENIX provides insights and context for the respective 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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FDA Detects Impurities in Samples of Merck’s Januvia; Senseonics and Ionis Q2 ’22 Earnings Updates

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: FDA’s website has been updated noting elevated levels of NTTP have been observed in samples of sitagliptin (view here); and Senseonics (press release) and Ionis (press release; slides) hosted their respective Q2 ’22 earnings calls. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new 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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Merck Hosts Investor Event Highlighting CV Portfolio and Pipeline

Yesterday, Merck hosted an investor event (view presentation replay; view slides; view fact sheet) providing an overview of the company’s CV portfolio and pipeline. During the event, Merck highlighted eight potential new approvals across its CV pipeline, including its ongoing late-stage clinical programs in ASCVD, HF, PAH, thrombosis, and ESRD. In particular, Merck discussed its oral PCSK9i (MK-0616), currently in Ph2 development for hypercholesterolemia, as well as vericiguat (Verquvo) for symptomatic chronic HF. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insight from the call, including thoughts on Merck’s seemingly renewed focus on its CV business.

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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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Jardiance EMPULSE Trial Published; Senseonics Q4 ’21 Earnings Update; Novo Initiates Icosema COMBINE 2 Ph3 Trial; Merck’s Oral PCSK9i Enters Ph2; BI Partners with Lifebit; Intercept and Amarin Q4 ’21 Earnings Updates

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from BI/Lilly, Senseonics, Novo, Merck, BI/Lifebit, Intercept, and Amarin. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new 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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Lannett, Merck, Roche, and BD Q4 ‘21 and FY ’21 Earnings Updates

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lannett (press release), Merck (press release; slides), Roche (press release; slides), and BD (press release; slides) hosted their respective Q4 ’21 earnings calls. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new 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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JPM 2022 Day 1: DXCM, NVS, BAYRY, MDT, TDOC, VRTX; Sanofi Partners with BrightInsight; Viking Initiates GLP-1/GIP Dual Agonist Ph1 Trial

On the first day of JPM 2022, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by major CVRM companies including Dexcom, Novartis, Bayer, Medtronic, Teladoc, Vertex, Pfizer, Merck, and JNJ. Additionally, two separate cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Sanofi announced a partnership with BrightInsight for a digital companion app (potentially for diabetes); and Viking Therapeutics announced the initiation of a Ph1 trial evaluating its novel GLP-1+GIP dual agonist (VK2735). Below, FENIX provides a topline summary of key takeaways followed by more in-depth coverage.

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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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