Tag Archives: NOVO

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.

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Rybelsus and URLi Receive Positive CHMP Opinions

Two important positive CHMP opinions were received this week for Novo Nordisk’s Rybelsus and Lilly’s ultra-rapid lispro product (to be branded as Liumjev). Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the positive CHMP opinions including insight into the ongoing US FDA review of Lilly’s URLi.

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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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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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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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Novo Q3 ’19 London Earnings Update

Novo Nordisk hosted its post-Q3 ’19 earnings event in London. Consistent with previous quarters, the session included a brief presentation from Novo management followed by Q&A. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call including additional thoughts on Novo’s improved oral semaglutide formulation.

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Novo has a PCSK9i; Novo Q3 ’19 Earnings Update

Novo Nordisk hosted its Q3 ’19 earnings call (press release) and provided updates to its diabetes business, including details on the Ozempic and Rybelsus launches, discontinuation of an oral GLP-1RA (OG2023SC) due to promising new formulations of oral semaglutide, and other pipeline activities. Of note, Novo disclosed that it is developing a PCSK9i compound for potential co-formulation with its other pipeline products. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call.

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