Tag Archives: Novo Nordisk

AbbVie Enters Obesity Race; Novo Initiates New Drug Development AI Partnership; Biocon Launches Generic Liraglutide in UK

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: AbbVie and Gubra announced a licensing agreement for a QW SC LA amylin agonist in obesity (view press release); Novo Nordisk and Gensaic entered into a new AI partnership for drug discovery (view press release); and Biocon has initiated a limited launch for its generic liraglutide in the UK (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

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Lilly Stockpiles Orfoglipron; February CHMP Agenda Observed

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly has stockpiled $548M worth of orforglipron in a risky move ahead of the regulatory filing/approval (view 10-K); and the CHMP agenda (view here) for this month’s meeting (Feb 24-27) has been released. Below, FEINX provides highlights and insights for 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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Sema Shortage Resolved; Pfizer/Viking M&A Rumor; Insulet Q4 ’24 Earnings

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo Nordisk, Viking Therapeutics/Pfizer, and Insulet. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for 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 Warns Against Compounders; Arrowhead (FY Q1 ‘25) and Vertex CY Q4 ‘24 Earnings; Oramed Enters Agreement for Oral Insulin

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo Nordisk, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Oramed Pharmaceuticals. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for 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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Ozempic CKD Label and Website Analysis

FDA recently approved the Ozempic label expansion to reduce the risk of kidney disease worsening, kidney failure (end-stage kidney disease), and death due to CVD in adults with T2DM and CKD (view label). The approval is based on the Ph3b FLOW trial (view CT.gov record) which demonstrated a -24% reduction in the primary composite endpoint (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX has conducted an analysis of the updated Ozempic label and patient/HCP websites.

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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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Questions Remain for Cagrisema Future; Novo Q4 ‘24 Earnings

Novo Nordisk hosted its Q4 ’24 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided updates across its CVRM portfolio, with the majority of questions revolving around the recent cagrisema readout (previous FENIX insight) and Novo’s near-term obesity pipeline. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the Q4 ’24 earnings 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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Ozempic Approved in CKD; Metsera Targets IPO Valuation; Helicore Launches as Obesity Company; Hims & Hers Super Bowl DTC; BioAge Scraps Azelaprag Program; Novo Caps Insulin Prices

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo Nordisk, BioAge Labs, Metsera, Helicore Biopharma, and Hims & Hers. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for 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 Wins with Amycretin Ph1/2 Data; Another Obesity IPO; Allurion Gastric Balloon+GLP-1RA Trial

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk announced topline Ph1b/2a SC amycretin obesity results (view press release); Aardvark Therapeutics is seeking an IPO to advance its obesity pipeline (view document); and Allurion Technologies announced plans to initiate a study evaluating its gastric balloon in combination with GLP-1RA therapy (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including thoughts on Novo’s potential move to bypass cagrisema in favor of amycretin. 

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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Cagrisema Misses Weight Loss Target

Novo Nordisk announced topline results from its first Ph3 pivotal cagrisema trial (REDEFINE 1; view CT.gov record) demonstrating -22.7% weight loss at Week 68, although Novo projected it would achieve 25%. For context, the trial evaluated cagrisema (a fixed-dose combination of cagrilintide 2.4mg and semaglutide 2.4mg) vs. cagrilintide 2.4mg, semaglutide 2.4mg, and placebo. Novo’s stock decreased by ~20% following the announcement. Below FENIX provides highlights and insights from the REDEFINE 1 trial, including readthrough to other obesity assets in development.

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/Catalent Deal Approval; Novo Invests in New Manufacturing Facility; Afrezza Pediatric Results; New Ph2 Quad-Agonist + Tirzepatide Trial

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo Nordisk, MannKind, and Biomed Industries. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
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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