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New Lilly QW Insulin Ph2 Trials in T1DM and T2DM

Two new Ph2 trials have been observed on CT.gov evaluating Lilly’s QW basal insulin (LY3209590) in T1DM (view CT.gov record) and insulin-naïve T2DM patients (view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides trial details and thoughts on the new trials in the context of Novo Nordisk’s QW basal insulin (icodec), which recently had full Ph2 results presented at ADA 2020 (previous FENIX insight).

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Novo Reports Impressive AM833 Ph2 and AM833+sema Ph1 Topline Results

Novo Nordisk announced positive topline results for its Ph2 AM833 and Ph1 AM833+semaglutide trials, both for the treatment of obesity. Novo previously disclosed AM833 has been given the INN of “cagrilintide.” Recall, on June 12, 2020, Novo reported topline results from the final two trials in its Ph3 semaglutide obesity program (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides an overview of the topline data as well as brief thoughts on AM833 in the context of Novo’s injectable semaglutide Ph3 obesity program.

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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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Semaglutide Ph3 Obesity Positive Topline Results (STEP 1)

Novo Nordisk announced positive topline results from the Ph3a STEP 1 trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of QW sc semaglutide 2.4mg on body weight (press release). Recall, STEP 1 is the second of the STEP trials to read out following STEP 4 in May (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides an overview of the STEP 1 results and the consistency with STEP 4.

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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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Semaglutide Ph3 Obesity Positive Topline Results (STEP 4)

Yesterday, Novo Nordisk announced positive results from the Ph3a STEP 4 trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of Semaglutide 2.4mg on body weight. Recall, STEP 4 is the first of the Ph3 semaglutide obesity program trials to read out. Below, FENIX provides an overview of the results as well as thoughts on potential readthrough to high-dose Ozempic.

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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 Sema NASH Ph2b Data

Novo Nordisk recently announced positive top-line results of its 72-week Ph2b NASH trial for semaglutide. Below, FENIX has conducted a winners-and-losers analysis in the context of Lilly, Sanofi, AZ, BI, and Lexicon, relative to the sema NASH results.

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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 Q1 ’20 Earnings Roadshow; Xeris, Teva, and BD Earnings Updates

Novo Nordisk hosted its post-Q1 ’20 earnings roadshow event. Additionally, Xeris, Teva, and Becton Dickinson held their respective Q1 ’20 earnings calls. Teva did not discuss its generic liraglutide nor did BD discuss the status of its T2DM patch pump. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective earnings calls.

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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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Semaglutide Positive Ph2 NASH Data; Novo Q1 ’20 Earnings Update

Novo Nordisk hosted its Q1 ’20 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided updates to its diabetes business including the ongoing launch of Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) and new Ph2 semaglutide NASH topline data. Unsurprisingly, much of the Q1 ’20 prepared remarks and Q&A were focused on NASH. Below, FENIX provides highlights from the call and additional thoughts on Novo’s PCSK9i/basal insulin hybrid approach.

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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 Offers Free Insulin in COVID-19 Response

Novo Nordisk announced plans to give away 90-day supplies of insulin for people who have lost their health insurance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on Novo’s response as well as insight into how Novo could be using the program for lead generation and to neutralize biosimilar insulin competition.

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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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FENIX Analysis: Ozempic and Trulicity CV Indication Initial Promotion

Novo Nordisk and Lilly have updated their Ozempic and Trulicity HCP websites with new messaging for their respective CV protection indications. Below, FENIX provides an initial HCP website promotional analysis, which includes insight into how the differences in the respective indications could potentially blur HCP perceptions of the Ozempic and Trulicity brands.

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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 Ozempic Switching Study from other GLP-1RA (SUSTAIN SWITCH)

A new CT.gov record for a high-dose semaglutide switching study (SUSTAIN SWITCH) has been observed. In the study, patients will switch from their existing GLP-1RA therapy (not injectable semaglutide) to subcutaneous QW semaglutide (either 0.25 or 0.5mg starting dose) and titrate up to 2.0mg sema. Below, FENIX provides an overview of SUSTAIN SWITCH as well as insight into how Novo Nordisk may leverage the study to pre-emptively position Ozempic vs. Lilly’s tirzepatide.

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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