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Thoughts on Beta Bionics and Implications to Stable Glucagon, Senseonics, and Fiasp

Beta Bionics has initiated (press release) their home-use clinical trial (CT.gov record)of an insulin-only iLet AP system. Additionally, Ed Damiano, Beta Bionic’s CEO, presented at the Friends For Life conference and provided an update on the iLet commercial device. Below, FENIX provides analysis of the iLet study as well as implications to the glucagon market.

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Invokana CV Indication Delayed 3-Months by FDA

Janssen announced FDA has extended the CANVAS/R sNDA review by 3 months with a new action date in October 2018. According to the press release, FDA requested the extension after receiving additional analyses from Janssen. Recall, BI/Lilly had a similar 3-month delay after FDA asked for additional data from the EMPA-REG OUTCOME study.

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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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EMPA-REG hHF and Renal Data Added to EU Jardiance Label

Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly announced that Jardiance and its FDCs have received a positive CHMP opinion and label updates for the reduction of hospitalization for heart failure (hHF) and new-onset or worsening kidney disease. Interestingly, the EU label updates are based on data from the EMPA-REG OUTCOME study “due to the current unmet medical need to treat these conditions.” Below, FENIX discusses potential read-through from the precedence set by FDA for previous Pradaxa label updates.

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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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Tandem’s t:slim X2 pump approved with Basal-IQ; Medtronic 670G approved for ages 7-13

Tandem announced FDA approval of its t:slim X2 insulin pump with Basal-IQ technology which utilizes a predictive low-glucose suspend (PLGS) feature, curiously with Dexcom G6 rather than G5 as previously communicated. Additionally, FDA has expanded the approval of the Medtronic MiniMed 670G to include children aged 7 to 13 with T1DM.

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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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Senseonics Eversense CGM approved in the US; sPMA for insulin-dosing claim to follow

Senseonics has announced approval of Eversense, their implantable CGM, in the US and held an investor call. Of note, Senseonics did not mention anything regarding the updated components discussed during the adcom (sensor end cap and insertion tool); however, it was approved with the smaller gen 2 transmitter. Below, FENIX has conducted an analysis of the approval, safety labeling, and market implications.

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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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Dexcom Medicare Smartphone Integration; G6 Receives CE Mark

Dexcom announced that CMS is updating its mobile device policy to allow for G5 CGM data to be viewed and shared on a mobile device. Previously, Medicare would not reimburse Dexcom G5 if patients paired the CGM to a smartphone. Additionally, Dexcom presented at William Blair in addition to announcing that G6 CGM has received CE Mark.

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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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Insulet Omnipod DASH Cleared by FDA

Insulet has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its next generation handheld personal diabetes manager (PDM) called “Omnipod DASH.” Below, FENIX provides insight into the DASH system including Insulet’s decision to give DASH away at no cost.

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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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Biocon Bangalore facility receives 7 form 483 observations from FDA

Biocon has reportedly received 7 Form 483 observations from FDA for its Bangalore facility. According to the report, the Bangalore facility observations are “largely procedural and aimed at continuous improvement.”

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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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Bydureon Approved as Add-On to Basal Insulin

AZ has announced FDA approval of Bydureon as an add-on to basal insulin for T2DM based on the results of the DURATION-7 study. The corresponding label update may help strengthen a Bydureon message of broad use including first-injectable therapy and treatment intensification.

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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iCGM FDA “Special Controls” Analysis

In conjunction with the Dexcom G6 approval FDA created a new device category under class II defined as “integrated continuous glucose monitoring,” or iCGM. Below, FENIX has provided an analysis and summary of this class’ FDA controls in the context of future CGM development by manufacturers such as Dexcom, Abbott, Medtronic, and Senseonics.

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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