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Novo Sues Orbicular Pharmaceuticals Over Generic Saxenda; Sema Ph2 NASH Trial Disappoints; Kerendia Receives New Recommendations from ADA; Sanofi Cuts Insulin Price and Partners with Direct Relief; Novartis to Cut 8,000 Jobs Worldwide; Lifescan Publishes Connected BGM RWE

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo Nordisk, Bayer, Sanofi, Novartis, and Lifescan. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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Novartis Q1 ’22 Earnings Update

Novartis hosted its Q1 ’22 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided brief updates to its CVRM business, including Entresto’s market performance and Leqvio’s commercialization. Additionally, management stated that the Sandoz strategic review remains in progress and reiterated expectations to provide an update by EOY. Below are highlights from the call.

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AZ/Ionis Ph2b Data @ ACC 2022; Novartis Restructures Pharma Business; Eversense E3 Launched in the US; Dexcom ONE to Launch in UK; New Sota and Kerendia Subanalyses @ ACC 2022; Fractyl Receives IDE for Second Pivotal Trial

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from AZ/Ionis, Novartis, Ascensia/Senseonics, Dexcom, Lexicon, Bayer, DiaMedica, and Fractyl. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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Abbott Sponsors YouTube Video; Novo-Novartis Generic Victoza Suit Settled; Dario Q4 and FY ’21 Earnings; Signs Two New Employer Contracts

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: An Abbott-sponsored YouTube video highlighting several of Abbott’s devices was recently posted by YouTube creator UrAvgConsumer (view video); it has been reported that Novo Nordisk and Novartis’s Sandoz have settled their generic Victoza patent infringement lawsuit (view article); and Dario hosted its Q4 and FY ’21 earnings call (press release) and announced two additional new employer contracts (press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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Lilly Initiates First QW Insulin Ph3 Trial (QWINT-3); New Novartis Ph1b T1DM Immunotherapy (MHS552) Trial

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly has initiated the first Ph3 trial (QWINT-3) from its Ph3 QW basal insulin Fc (QWINT) program (view CT.gov record); and a Novartis-sponsored Ph1b multiple ascending dose study evaluating the safety and tolerability of MHS552 in adults with T1DM has been observed (view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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Novartis Q4 and FY ’21 Earnings Update

Novartis hosted its Q4 ’21 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided brief updates to its CVRM business, including Entresto’s market performance and updates on Leqvio’s US and UK launches. Although not discussed in detail, management stated clinical trials for both iptacopan and pelacarsen remain on track. Additionally, management stated that the Sandoz strategic review remains in progress and Novartis will “hopefully come to a decision” in H2 ’22. Below are highlights from the call.

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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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Senseonics Announces FDA Review for 180-day CGM Nearing Completion; Alnylam and Novartis Announce Collaboration for Liver Failure

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have recently been observed: Senseonics announced updates to its business, including an anticipated PMA supplement approval for its Eversense 180-day CGM “in the coming weeks”; and Alnylam and Novartis announced an exclusive three-year research collaboration to develop an siRNA-based targeted therapy for end-stage liver diseases. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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Holiday Hangover: Novo Completes Dicerna Acquisition; FDA Approves Novartis’s Leqvio; Lexicon Submits NDA for Sotagliflozin; CMS Medicare Coverage Expansion Includes Non-adjunctive CGMs; Viatris Beats Sanofi’s Insulin-Pen Patent Invalidation Appeal; Beta Bionics iLet Bionic Pancreas Pivotal Trials Update

During the holiday break, a series of cardiometabolic-related news items were observed from Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Lexicon, Medtronic, Viatris, and Beta Bionics. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Novartis Hosts 2021 R&D Webinar

Novartis hosted its 2021 R&D webinar (view here; slides) and provided a company-wide outlook through 2030 with regard to its cardio-renal pipeline, management focused on Leqvio (PCSK9i for ASCVD), pelacarsen (Lp(a) for ASCVD), and iptacopan (Factor B Complement for nephrology and hematology). There was only brief commentary regarding Entresto’s continued growth. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the Novartis R&D event.

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