Tag Archives: Novartis

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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Novartis’s Entresto Marketing Under DOJ Investigation?; Inventiva’s Ph2a Lanifibranor + Empa Trial (LEGEND); Merck and Sanofi Q3 ’21 Earnings Updates; Roche and Zur Rose Group Collaboration

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: It has been reported that Novartis received a request from DOJ regarding details about the marketing and pricing of Entresto since 2016 (view article); Inventiva announced the design of its Ph2a combination (lanifibranor+empa) trial (LEGEND) in patients with NASH and T2DM; Merck (press release; slides) and Sanofi (press release; slides) hosted their respective Q3 ’21 earnings calls; and Roche and the Zur Rose Group announced their collaboration of healthcare products and solutions. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Lilly and Novartis Q3 ’21 Earnings Updates

Today, Lilly (press release; slides) and Novartis (press release; slides) hosted their Q3 ’21 earnings calls. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items.

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Kerendia Trial Initiated in Non-T2DM CKD Patients (FIND-CKD); New Virtual Diabetes Platform Launched

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Bayer announced the initiation of FIND-CKD, a Ph3 study evaluating the use of Kerendia (finerenone) in patients with non-T2DM CKD, and 9am.health announced the launch of its virtual care platform for patients with prediabetes or T2DM in addition to raising $3.7M in seed funding to scale its operations. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Leqvio PDUFA Date Disclosed; Verquvo EC approval; Ph1b Trial to Delay the Onset or Progression of T1DM Meets Primary Endpoint; Novartis and J&J Q2 ’21 Earnings Updates

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novartis hosted its Q2 ’21 earnings call (press release; slides) and disclosed the Leqvio (inclisiran) PDUFA date is on January 1, 2022; Merck and Bayer received EC approval of vericiguat, branded as “Verquvo,” for the treatment of symptomatic chronic HF (Merck press release here and Bayer press release here); IM Therapeutics announced positive topline results from a Ph1b study evaluating IMT-002 in adults with T1DM and the HLA-DQ8 gene; and Johnson & Johnson hosted its Q2 ’21 earnings call (press release; slides). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items.

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