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Lilly Initiates SURMOUNT H2H Obesity Trial vs. Wegovy; Lannett Delisted from NYSE; Novo Initiates Ph3 Icodec ONWARDS 9 CGM Trial; Senate Targets PBMs

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly has initiated a fifth trial in the Ph3 SURMOUNT obesity program evaluating tirzepatide vs. Wegovy in non-T2DM obese patients (SURMOUNT-5; view CT.gov record); Lannett announced NYSE has commenced proceedings to delist its common stock (view press release); Novo Nordisk has initiated a Ph3 trial evaluating flash glucose monitoring based titration of QW insulin icodec in insulin-naïve T2DM participants (ONWARDS 9; view CT.gov record); the Senate Finance Committee has released a framework to target PBMs and reduce drug costs for patients and taxpayers (view here); and Senator Bernie Sanders’s team announced that the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday, May 10, at 1:00 PM EST where the CEOs of Lilly, Novo, Sanofi, and senior executives from major PBMs will testify (view article). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items:

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Lilly Completes SURMOUNT-2 Trial; FDA Clears Libre 3 Reader; Novo Initiates Ph3 Icodec + Semaglutide Treatment Intensification Trial

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: On April 13, 2023, the ClinicalTrials.gov record for SURMOUNT-2 was updated to reflect that the trial has been completed; Abbott announced FDA cleared a standalone reader for its FreeStyle Libre 3 iCGM system (view press release); and Novo Nordisk has initiated a Ph3 T2DM trial evaluating icodec as add-on therapy to semaglutide for treatment intensification (view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into 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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Novo Raises 2023 Guidance; Sana Biotechnology Appoints New R&D Leaders and Announces Publication of Pre-Clinical Data

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk announced its full-year sales and operating profit outlook has been raised for 2023 (view press release); and Sana Biotechnology announced the appointment of Douglas E. Williams, as President of R&D, and Gary Meininger, MD, as CMO, of its R&D organization (view press release). Separately, Sana announced the publication of pre-clinical data for its hypoimmune pancreatic islet cells in Science and Translational Medicine (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into 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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New Tirzepatide Injection Device Trial; Novo Partners with Aspect Biosystems; Sanofi’s Provention Bio Acquisition Regulatory Issue; Glooko Partners with Hedia

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly initiated a Ph1 tirzepatide trial evaluating a new injection device (view CT.gov record); Novo Nordisk and Aspect Biosystems announced a collaboration, development, and license agreement to develop bioprinted tissue therapeutics for diabetes and obesity (view press release); Sanofi announced it has withdrawn and refiled its Premerger Notification and Report Form under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act of 1976 (HSR Act) for its pending acquisition of Provention Bio (view press release); and Glooko announced a new global partnership with Hedia (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items including thoughts on Lilly’s potential new injection device. 

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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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Wegovy and Entresto Receive Positive CHMP Opinions for Pediatric Indication Extensions

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo’s Wegovy (semaglutide) received a positive CHMP opinion to extend the weight management indication to include treatment of adolescents aged 12-18 years (view March CHMP meeting highlights); and Novartis announced that CHMP has adopted a positive opinion recommending the approval of Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan) for the treatment of symptomatic HF with left ventricular systolic dysfunction in pediatric patients aged 1 to <18 years (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

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Positive High-Dose Oral Semaglutide Topline Results

Novo Nordisk announced positive topline results from the PIONEER PLUS trial (view CT.gov record) evaluating high-dose oral semaglutide (25mg and 50mg). Interestingly, Novo stated it anticipates filing the 25mg and 50mg oral semaglutide doses for regulatory approval in the US and EU in 2023 although the “global roll-out of the 25mg and 50mg doses is contingent on portfolio prioritizations and manufacturing capacity.” Below, FENIX provides an overview of the high-dose Rybelsus data as well as insight into Novo’s decision for launching the additional doses.

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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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89bio Positive Ph2b Pegozafermin NASH Data; Novartis Discontinues Inclisiran UK Primary Prevention Trial; Novo Nordisk Partners with Dewpoint Therapeutics; Evkeeza Receives Pediatric Approval

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from 89bio, Novartis, Dewpoint Therapeutics, and Regeneron. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into 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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CMS Expands CGM Coverage; New Novo R&D Presence in Boston; Bigfoot Unity Android App Approval; Cytokinetic Receives Omecamtiv CRL; Galectin Finalizes Ph2b/3 NAVIGATE Randomization; Imcyse Completes Trial Enrollment; and Zealand, Intercept, and Amarin Q4 ’22 Earnings

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from CMS, Novo Nordisk, Bigfoot, Zealand, Intercept, Cytokinetics, Amarin, Galectin, and Imcyse. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into 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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Insulet and MannKind Q4 ’22 Earnings; Novo Initiates Wegovy DTC; FDA Accepts G&L’s Bs-Glargine U100 BLA; Vadadustat Receives Positive CHMP Opinion; ATTD 2023 Key Press Releases Day 3

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo Nordisk, Insulet, MannKind, Gan & Lee, Medtronic, and Akebia. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into 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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Insulet Acquires Bigfoot’s Insulin Pump IP; Dexcom G7 Receives Medicare Reimbursement; Novo Initiates New Sema Pediatric Obesity Trial; Sanofi Completes $35M Investment in Provention; Sanofi Announces Change in R&D Leadership

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items were observed from Insulet, Bigfoot, Dexcom, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into 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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