A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo Nordisk/Metaphore Biotechnologies, Altimmune, Xeris, MannKind, and Viatris. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.
Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Boehringer Ingelheim announced a partnership with Walgreens for clinical trials, including obesity (view press release); and Cytokinetics announced the initiation of pediatric aficamten oHCM study, CEDAR-HCM (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.
Lilly hosted its Q1 ’24 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided updates across its CVRM portfolio. Of note, Lilly raised its FY revenue guidance by $2.0B to $42.4B – $43.6B, primarily due to the strong performance of Mounjaro and Zepbound. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call, including thoughts on Lilly’s strategy to develop oral formulations for tirzepatide and retatrutide.
A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Lilly, Novo Nordisk, US Senate HELP Committee, Teladoc, and Beta Bionics. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.
Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: a recent study from Kaiser showed that approximately 3.6M overweight or obese patients with heart conditions insured under Medicare could be eligible for Wegovy (view article); and Roche hosted its Q1 ’24 earnings call (press release; slides). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.
Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Metsera announced its launch as an obesity company (view press release); Lilly initiated a Ph2 trial evaluating tirzepatide + mibavademab vs. tirzepatide monotherapy in obesity (view CT.gov record); and Skye Biosciences announced it received approval to list its common stock on the Nasdaq Global market stock exchange (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including thoughts on the potential new obesity partnership between Lilly and Regeneron.
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.
Rezdiffra Patient and HCP Websites Observed; Terns Q4 ‘23 Earnings
Lilly announced that FDA approved tirzepatide as “Zepbound” for adults with obesity or overweight that also have weight-related comorbidities such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, T2DM, OSA, or CVD (view label). Of note, FDA also made an announcement regarding the approval (view here). Tirzepatide remains under review in the EU, UK, China, and other markets. Lilly stated Zepbound is anticipated to be launched in the US by EOY 2023 in six doses (2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 12.5mg, and 15mg). In the press release, Lilly specifically disclosed the Zepbound WAC price of $1,059.87, which Lilly noted is 20% less expensive than Wegovy. FENIX will conduct a full label analysis of Zepbound in the coming days.
Following ADA 2023, FENIX conducted an analysis regarding a potential impending obesity development/commercialization partnership between two large pharma/biotech companies (view here); however, another compelling question has arisen: with all of the hype around the obesity market, has Zealand Pharma become a more attractive acquisition target? Below, FENIX provides insights and analysis for a potential Zealand acquisition by Boehringer Ingelheim, Novo Nordisk, AstraZeneca, or Amgen, as well as thoughts as to why Amgen could be the most likely suitor.