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Novo Q2 ’22 London Earnings; Vertex and Amgen Q2 ’22 Earnings Updates

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk hosted its post-Q2 ’22 earnings (see previous FENIX insight on Q2 ’22 Novo earnings from August 3); Vertex (press release; slides), and Amgen (press release; slides) hosted their Q2 ’22 earnings calls. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items.

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SELECT Doesn’t Stop at Interim Analysis; Novo Nordisk Q2 ’22 Earnings Update

Novo Nordisk hosted its Q2 ’22 earnings call (press release; slides), which was ahead of the initially scheduled call on August 4. Of note, management disclosed that following an interim analysis, the DMC recommended SELECT CVOT (view CT.gov record) should continue in accordance with the trial protocol. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call.

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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’s QW Insulin Icodec Meets Primary Endpoints in ONWARDS 3 and 4; AZ and Alnylam Q2 ’22 earnings updates; Better Therapeutics Meets Secondary Endpoint in BT-001 Pivotal Trial in T2DM

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo announced topline results from the QW insulin icodec Ph3 ONWARDS 3 and ONWARDS 4 trials in T2DM; AZ (press release; slides) and Alnylam (press release; slides) hosted their respective earnings calls; and Better Therapeutics (BT) announced positive secondary endpoint results for its BT-001 pivotal clinical trial in T2DM and held an associated investor call (view webcast). 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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Novo Buys Another PRV; Thoughts on Potential Uses

Novo has reportedly purchased a PRV from Marinus for $110M (view SEC filing). There have been no press releases issued from Novo or Marinus. Of note, Novo previously purchased PRVs from Chemo Research SL and another from Medicines Development for Global Health (view article). However, the company has only used one of its PRVs in late 2020 to expedite FDA’s review of its Wegovy. Now, in addition to the newly acquired PRV from Marinus, Novo is believed to have two PRVs in its pocket. Below, FENIX has conducted an analysis and rationale for where the PRV may be used.

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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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Sema to Replace Metformin as 1L in T2DM?

As a follow-up to Novo’s oral semaglutide ASCEND PLUS primary prevention CVOT being posted to CT.gov (previous FENIX insight), FENIX has conducted an analysis, including thoughts on how Novo may be looking to displace metformin as 1L oral treatment for T2DM.

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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 Initiates Ph3 H2H Sema vs. Empa Trial; CeQur Launches its Simplicity Insulin Patch Pump; Vertex T1DM Clinical Hold Lifted

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: a Novo-sponsored Ph3 H2H study (PIONEER START) evaluating semaglutide and empagliflozin in younger patients with newly diagnosed T2DM and obesity has been observed (view CT.gov record); it has been reported that CeQur’s wearable insulin patch (CeQur Simplicity) is entering the next phase of a limited market release (view article); and Vertex announced FDA lifted the clinical hold placed on the Ph1/2 VX-880 trial. 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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New Oral Sema Primary Prevention CVOT (ASCEND PLUS)

Novo Nordisk and Oxford have initiated a new Ph4 T2DM CVOT, called ASCEND PLUS, evaluating 14mg QD oral semaglutide in 20,000 primary prevention patients (view CT.gov record). Of note, the trial was initially discussed back in June 2021, but it was just posted to CT.gov (view article). Interestingly, the study is said to be conducted virtually with no physical sites and all interactions being conducted using “innovative patient-centred web-based technology, supplemented by telephone, video call contact and mailed letters.” Below, FENIX provides an overview of the study and will conduct an in-depth analysis in the coming days.

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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 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.

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 to Initiate Ph1 Sema+Dapa FDC Ph1 Trial; ProKidney Publishes Data Supporting MoA of REACT in Patients with Diabetic CKD; Cytokinetics Announces Date for Omecamtiv FDA Adcom; Hygieia licenses d-Nav program in Israel

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: a two-part Ph1 Novo-sponsored study evaluating a semaglutide/dapagliflozin FDC has been observed (view CT.gov record); ProKidney recently announced the publication of data from an MoA study of its Renal Autologous Cell Therapy (REACT) in Kidney International Reports (view publication here); Cytokinetics announced FDA informed the company the omecamtiv adcom has been scheduled for December 13, 2022; and Hygieia announced it licensed its d-Nav insulin management system to Movement Group in Israel. 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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Novo and Echosens Partnership to Increase NASH Awareness; GlucoTrack to Initiate First In-human Clinical Study for GlucoTrack 2.0

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk and Echosens announced a partnership to increase awareness and advance early diagnosis of NASH; and GlucoTrack, formerly known as Integrity Applications, provided development updates on its Gen 2 non-invasive glucose monitor (press release). 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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