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Thoughts on Ozempic CV Indication and Rybelsus Data-on-label

Novo Nordisk announced the FDA approval for the Ozempic CV protection indication while Rybelsus only received data-on-label. Recall, Novo separately filed the Ozempic and Rybelsus CV risk reduction indications as a means to mitigate the regulatory risk. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the new Ozempic indication, insight into why the lack of a Rybelsus CV indication may not really matter in the long run, and readthrough to Lilly (REWIND) and Intarcia (ITCA-650).

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JPM 2020 Day 2: LLY, NVO, LVGO, SNY, PODD, ABT, and BD

On the second day of JPM 2020, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by major diabetes manufacturers including Lilly, Novo Nordisk, Livongo, Sanofi, Insulet, Abbott, and BD. Additionally, Lilly issued a separate press release announcing the addition of Humalog Mix75/25 KwikPen and the Humalog Junior KwikPen to its insulin savings program. Further, Biocorp issued a press release noting a strengthening of the relationship with Sanofi for the Mallya connected pen solution. Below, FENIX provides a topline summary of key takeaways by company followed by more in-depth coverage.

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JPM 2020 Day 1: DXCM, LVGO, Novo, Bigfoot Biomedical, Companion Medical, MDT

On the first day of JPM 2020, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by major diabetes manufacturers including Dexcom, Medtronic, Teva, J&J, and Merck. Additionally, four separate diabetes-related news items have been observed including new collaborations between Dexcom/Livongo and Novo Nordisk/Fauna Bio as well as funding rounds from Companion Medical and Bigfoot Biomedical. Below, find a topline summary of key takeaways by company followed by more in-depth coverage.

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Farxiga DAPA-HF receives priority review; Fiasp pediatric approval in US; MannKind launching in Brazil

A series of diabetes-related news items were observed today from AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, and MannKind. AZ announced FDA filing acceptance and granting of priority review for the Farxiga DAPA-HF sNDA. According to AZ, the PDUFA date is in Q2 2020. Additionally, Novo announced US approval of Fiasp for pediatric populations. Further, MannKind announced that it has received approval of the proposed price of Afrezza in Brazil, and intends to commence marketing and distribution the week of January 13, 2020. Below, FENIX provides context and insights regarding these news items.

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Novo Launches Insulin Savings Program

With the start of the new year, Novo Nordisk announced the launch of its insulin savings program called “My$99Insulin” as well as authorized generics (AG) of NovoLog and NovoLog Mix products. With the My$99Insulin program, patients are able to purchase “up to three vials or two packs of FlexPen/FlexTouch/Penfill pens of any combination of insulins from Novo Nordisk Inc. for $99.” Recall, Novo first disclosed plans to offer its insulin affordability program in September 2019. Below, FENIX provides additional thoughts on the My$99Insulin program.

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FENIX Analysis: Rybelsus Launch

Following the September 2019 Rybelsus approval, Novo Nordisk initiated a limited launch in October 2019 to specialists and high-prescribing PCPs. Even with the limited promotional support, Rybelsus appears to be off to a highly successful start, ahead of both Trulicity and Ozempic time-aligned launches. Below, FENIX has conducted a launch analysis, including early insights from NRx trends as well as an overview of both field and digital promotion materials.

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Novo/UVA Partnership; Roche Decreases Eversense CGM Commitment; Lilly Insulin Pricing Open Letter

A series of diabetes-related news has been observed including a new partnership between Novo Nordisk and UVA, Roche amended its agreement with Senseonics to reduce the minimum CGM volume obligation, and Lilly publishes an open letter on insulin pricing. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Lilly/Dexcom Updated Partnership for CGM

Lilly announced it has entered into a new agreement with Dexcom to integrate Dexcom CGMs into Lilly’s personalized diabetes management system. Recall, Lilly and Dexcom first entered into their connected care partnership back in 2017, following Lilly’s announcement on its connected ecosystem. Below, FENIX provides potential insights into the updated Lilly/Dexcom partnership.

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Novo 2019 Capital Markets Day Highlights and Analysis

Novo hosted its 2019 Capital Markets Day and provided updates on the strategic direction of the company through 2025 including commercial activities and R&D strategy. Of note, Novo provided clarity on Rybelsus positioning vs. Ozempic and competitor products as well as details on novel drug delivery technologies, including two oral peptide delivery methods being developed at MIT and the semaglutide+AM833 injection device. Below, FENIX provides details and insights from the call.

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New Novo Partnership with Dicerna for RNAi Therapeutics

Novo Nordisk and Dicerna announced a partnership for the discovery and development of RNAi therapeutics targeting liver-related cardio-metabolic diseases including T2DM, NASH, obesity, other chronic liver diseases, and rare diseases. Following the announcement, Dicerna hosted a call with investors to discuss the implications to its business. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the Novo/Dicerna partnership, particularly in the context of Dicerna’s other existing partnerships including Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim (separately from the BI/Lilly CV/Met alliance).

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