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Novo Nordisk and Ventus Therapeutics Partner for NASH; Intercept’s OCA Misses Primary Endpoint in Ph3 REVERSE Trial; Beta Bionics Publishes Pivotal Trial Results in NEJM; Diamyd Completes Dosing Patients in DIAGNODE-B Booster Trial

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Ventus Therapeutics announced it entered into an exclusive WW license agreement with Novo Nordisk to develop and commercialize its NLRP3 inhibitor portfolio in multiple TAs including NASH; Intercept announced the Ph3 REVERSE trial of obeticholic acid (OCA) in compensated cirrhosis due to NASH failed to meet its primary endpoint; Beta Bionics published results from its insulin-only bionic pancreas pivotal trial in the New England Journal of Medicine (view publication); and Diamyd announced it dosed the last patient with an additional booster of the Diamyd vaccine in its DIAGNODE-B trial (view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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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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Lilly’s Tempo Smart Button Receives 510(k) Clearance; EASD 2022 Key Press Releases (Sept 21)

On the third day of EASD 2022, three key press releases were observed from Zealand, Carmot Therapeutics, and Abbott. Separately, Lilly’s Tempo Smart Button received FDA 510(k) clearance on September 16, 2022 (view FDA website), although Lilly has not issued a press release. 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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Insulet Omnipod 5 Receives CE Mark; Novo Nordisk and Octagon Therapeutics Collaboration for Inflammatory Disease Targets; Diamyd Presents Updated 12-month Results from Ph2 GADinLADA Trial; EASD 2022 Key Press Releases (Sept 20)

On the second day of EASD 2022, three key press releases were observed from Insulet, Novo Nordisk, and Diamyd. 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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Tresiba AG vs. Basal Insulin Pricing Analysis

Recently, Novo announced plans to launch an authorized generic (AG) version of Tresiba (insulin degludec) which will be available in the US in Fall 2022 at a 65% discount to the Tresiba branded list price (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX has conducted a pricing analysis of the basal insulin market, including insight into how the market dynamics may be shifting.

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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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Novo Partners with Microsoft for Drug Development; Novo Launches Unbranded Degludec; AZ Partners with Gatehouse Bio for HFpEF RNAi Therapeutic Development; September 2022 CHMP Agenda

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo announced a partnership with Microsoft for drug development (view press release); Novo announced plans to launch an unbranded version of Tresiba (view press release); AZ partners with Gatehouse for HFpEF RNA-based drug development (view press release); the CHMP agenda for this month’s meeting (September 12-15) has been released and includes multiple cardiometabolic-related agenda items. Below, FENIX provides context and insight on the respective news 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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Thoughts on SURMOUNT-MMO after SELECT Interim Analysis

At its Q2 ’22 earnings in August, Novo Nordisk disclosed that SELECT, the Wegovy CVOT, would not stop for overwhelming efficacy at a pre-specified interim analysis (previous FENIX insight). With all the hype now passed, the trial design lens turns to Lilly’s tirzepatide obesity CVOT, SURMOUNT-MMO. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on SURMOUNT-MMO, including Lilly’s potential strategy to get a broad metabolic indication, similar to what BI/Lilly did in HF with Jardiance by eliminating LVEF label language.

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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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“Mass” Layoff at Beta Bionics?; Novo Initiates Ph3 Ozempic + Lower-Dose Glargine Trial; Novartis to Spin Off Sandoz; Lannett and Adocia CY Q2 ’22 Earnings Updates; Hygieia Appoints New CEO

A series of cardiometabolic-related updates have been observed: Beta Bionics has reportedly laid off an unknown number of employees (view LinkedIn post); a Novo-sponsored Ph3 trial evaluating Ozempic and lower-dose insulin glargine has been observed (SUSTAIN OPTIMIZE; view CT.gov record); Novartis announced plans to spin off Sandoz (press release); Lannett (press release) and Adocia (press release) released their Q2 ’22 earnings; and Hygieia announced the appointment of a new CEO. Below, FENIX provides context and insight on 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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Novo Announces Positive Ph2 Cagrisema Results; Insulet’s Omnipod 5 Receives Expanded FDA Clearance; Digbi Health Enrolled in Novo’s Accelerator Program; New Lyumjev Trial for Inreda’s Bi-hormonal AID System; Amarin Discontinues Vazkepa in Germany

A series of cardiometabolic updates have been observed: Novo announced positive topline results from its Ph2 study of cagrisema in T2DM; Insulet announced Omnipod 5 received expanded FDA clearance in patients down to 2 years of age; Digbi Health has enrolled in Novo’s Global Prevention Accelerator program; an Inreda-sponsored study has been observed evaluating Lyumjev in its bi-hormonal closed loop system (FAST 1; view CT.gov record); and Amarin announced it is discontinuing Vazkepa in Germany. Below, FENIX provides context and insight on 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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Novo Withdraws PIONEER START Trial; Onduo Partners with Sword Health; Nemaura and Movano Q2 ’22 Earnings Updates

A series of cardiometabolic updates have been observed: Novo’s PIONEER START trial (H2H oral sema vs. empa) has been withdrawn (CT.gov record); Onduo announced a partnership with Sword Health to integrate Sword Health’s musculoskeletal digital solution (press release); and Nemaura (press release) and Movano (press release; webcast) released their Q2 ’22 earnings. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from 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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