In advance of ADA 2018 beginning June 21, FENIX has conducted a comprehensive analysis of new and recent promotional materials obtained at AACE 2018. Notably, this was the first major conference opportunity for Novo to promote both Ozempic and the Tresiba DEVOTE label update.
Merck hosted their Q4 ’17 earnings call and briefly discussed Januvia and the newly-approved Stegaltro franchise.
On the first day of the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, key diabetes manufacturers including J&J, Merck, Medtronic, Abbott, and Pfizer presented regarding their commercial and R&D activities. Of note, Pfizer did not discuss their diabetes portfolio. Below, find a topline summary of key takeaways by company followed by more in-depth coverage.
FENIX has conducted a pricing analysis of the SGLT2i and SGLT2i+DPP-IVi FDC classes.
Merck has announced it received a complete response letter (CRL) regarding its submission of data from the TECOS cardiovascular outcomes trial for Januvia (sitagliptin). The company has not disclosed the reason for the CRL, but said it is working with FDA to discuss next steps.
Merck/Pfizer quietly filed their SGLT2i, ertugliflozin, FDC with metformin, and FDC with Januvia (sitagliptin) in December 2016.
Merck hosted their Q4 and full-year 2016 earnings update today. Overall, there was minimal diabetes-related discussion as the primary focus was on Keytruda.