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Clive Meanwell and Ian Reed Take on the Obesity Market; Novo Initiates Icodec Switching Trial; Mounjaro Faces Continued US Supply Constraints; Amarin’s Vazkepa Exclusivity Extended

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Metsera, Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Amarin Corporation. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Novo acquires Cardior Pharmaceuticals; Novo initiates Ph2 Dual Agonist Trials in T2DM and Obesity; Esperion CLEAR Outcomes Investor Call

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk announced the acquisition of Cardior Pharmaceuticals for its heart failure asset (view press release); Novo initiated two trials evaluating its GLP-1/GIP dual agonist in obesity (view CT.gov record) and T2DM (view CT.gov record); and Esperion hosted an investor event to discuss the CLEAR Outcomes FDA approval (view presentation). 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

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 Additional Ph3 Cagrisema T2DM Trials; CLEAR Outcomes Approved by FDA and Received Positive CHMP Opinion

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk initiated REIMAGINE 1 (view CT.gov record) and REIMAGINE 3 (view CT.gov record) as the third and fourth trials in its cagrisema T2DM pivotal program; Esperion announced FDA approved CLEAR Outcomes (view press release) and CHMP adopted a positive opinion (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

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 SELECT Label Analysis; CMS Opens Obesity Coverage

FDA recently approved the Wegovy label expansion to reduce the risk of MACE in adults with either overweight or obesity and established CVD (view updated Wegovy label; previous FENIX insight). The label expansion is based on the SELECT CVOT which demonstrated a -20% RRR in 3P-MACE for non-T2DM people with established CVD who were treated with QW 2.4mg injectable semaglutide (previous FENIX insight). Following the approval, Medicare has issued guidance to Part D plans stating anti-obesity drugs also treating medically accepted indications should be reimbursed (view article). Below, FENIX has conducted a Wegovy label analysis, including insight into the impact of the recent CMS decision.

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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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Awiqli (QW Insulin Icodec) Receives Positive CHMP Opinion; Oprah TV Special Spotlights Zepbound and Wegovy

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: CHMP adopted a positive opinion, recommending marketing authorization for “Awiqli” (QW insulin icodec) for the treatment of diabetes in adults (view press release); and Oprah hosted a show on ABC titled, “Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution” which addressed the stigma associated with obesity and the success of GLP-1RAs (view article; watch episode on HULU). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including brief thoughts on the social media hype following Oprah’s TV special.

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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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SELECT Approved by FDA

Novo Nordisk announced FDA approved the Wegovy label expansion to reduce the risk of MACE including CV death, non-fatal MI, or non-fatal stroke in adults with either overweight or obesity and established CVD. The approval is based on the SELECT CVOT which demonstrated -20% RRR in 3P-MACE for non-T2DM people with established CVD who were treated with QW 2.4mg semaglutide (previous FENIX insight). FENIX will conduct a full label analysis of the SELECT label in the coming days. In case you missed it, FENIX conducted a full SELECT results analysis in November 2023 (previous FENIX insight).

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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 Nordisk 2024 Capital Markets Day Highlights and Analysis

Novo Nordisk hosted its 2024 Capital Markets Day and provided updates on the strategic direction of the company across key commercial and R&D activities. Below, FENIX provides details and insights from the event.

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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FLOW Topline Results; EMA Accepts Madrigal’s Resmetirom MAA; Lilly Saving Card Outage; Alnylam and Roche Report KARDIA-2 Topline Results; Dexcom, Insulet, and MannKind to Present at ATTD 2024

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo Nordisk, Madrigal, Lilly, Alnylam/Roche, Dexcom, Insulet, and MannKind. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights on 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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BI/Zealand Win with Positive Ph2 MASH Data; Novo Partners with Neomorph for Drug Discovery; Modular Medical Raises $10M

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed: BI and Zealand announced positive Ph2 survodutide MASH data; Neomorph announced it entered into a drug discovery partnership with Novo Nordisk for molecular glue degraders in cardiometabolic and rare diseases (view press release); and Modular Medical closed a $10M public offering (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items, including thoughts on how BI/Zealand’s strategy in MASH may be different than Lilly (and Novo) due to their existing market positions in obesity. 

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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Insulet Q4 ’23 Earnings; SELECT CHMP Decision in April?; Silence Achieves $10M Milestone Payment from AZ

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Insulet hosted its Q4 ’23 earnings call (press release; slides); EMA reportedly intends to issue a decision for the potential use of Wegovy in treating heart disease by April (view article); and Silence Therapeutics announced it achieved a $10M milestone payment followed by the initiation of a Ph1 trial by AstraZeneca (view press release). 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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