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New Oral Sema Primary Prevention CVOT (ASCEND PLUS)

Novo Nordisk and Oxford have initiated a new Ph4 T2DM CVOT, called ASCEND PLUS, evaluating 14mg QD oral semaglutide in 20,000 primary prevention patients (view CT.gov record). Of note, the trial was initially discussed back in June 2021, but it was just posted to CT.gov (view article). Interestingly, the study is said to be conducted virtually with no physical sites and all interactions being conducted using “innovative patient-centred web-based technology, supplemented by telephone, video call contact and mailed letters.” Below, FENIX provides an overview of the study and will conduct an in-depth analysis in the coming days.

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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 Q2 ’21 Post-earnings Event

Novo Nordisk hosted its post-Q2 ’21 earnings event and provided further details on the obesity market and Wegovy launch. Below, FENIX provides an overview of the commentary from senior management beyond what was discussed during the Q2 ’21 earnings call as well as insights from the call.

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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 Launch Impresses; Guidance Raised; Novo Q2 ’21 Earnings Update

Novo Nordisk hosted its Q2 ’21 earnings call and provided updates across its commercial and pipeline activities, including the ongoing Wegovy and Rybelsus launches and Novo’s intentions to develop and launch an ASCVD or HF product between 2024 and 2028. Of note, the earnings call was previously scheduled for tomorrow (August 5, 2021), but the company curiously moved it up by a day. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call.

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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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Lilly Connected Pen Update; Novo Q1 ’21 Post-earnings Event; Provention Bio, BD, ICPT, and REGN Earnings Updates

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly provided an update on its connected pen development, including the disclosure of the Tempo Smart Button (view press release); Novo Nordisk hosted its post-Q1 ’20 earnings event (see previous FENIX insight on Q1 ’21 Novo earnings from May 5); Provention Bio (press release), Becton Dickinson (press release), Intercept (press release; slides) and Regeneron (press release) hosted their respective CY Q1 ’21 earnings calls. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items, including thoughts on BD’s decision to spin off its diabetes business.

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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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Viatris Generic Rybelsus in the Pipeline; Viatris 2021 Investor Day

Viatris hosted its first Investor Day (view slides), and the company provided updates across its diabetes generics and biosimilars portfolio. Importantly, the company disclosed plans to develop a generic version of Novo Nordisk’s Rybelsus (oral semaglutide). Below, FENIX provides brief highlights from the Investor Day as well as insight into challenges and questions of generic Rybelsus development.

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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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Adocia Reports Positive BC Lispro Data with Tonghua Dongbao Insulin; January 25-29 CHMP Agenda

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Adocia announced positive results from a BioChaperone Lispro trial using insulin sourced from Tonghua Dongbao; and the CHMP agenda for this month’s meeting (January 25-29, 2021) has been released, and it includes one notable item: EMPEROR-Reduced is on the CHMP agenda but not believed to be up for an opinion. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from 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 to Acquire Emisphere Technologies; Mylan Q3 ’20 Earnings Update

Two diabetes-related news items have been observed: Emisphere Technologies announced it is being acquired by Novo Nordisk for $1.35B ($7.82/share) and Mylan announced its Q3 ’20 earnings update. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on Novo’s acquisition of Emisphere and potential catalysts behind the acquisition, including oral peptide delivery development beyond semaglutide.

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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 to use PRV for Sema Obesity; Ph1 Glucose-responsive Insulin Trial Initiated; Novo Q3 ’20 Earnings Update

Novo Nordisk hosted its Q3 ’20 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided updates across its pipeline and commercial activities, including the ongoing Rybelus launch, positive ziltivekimab Ph2b topline results, and Ph1 initiation for a novel glucose-responsive insulin. Additionally, Novo disclosed plans to use its PRV for the semaglutide 2.4mg obesity FDA submission. Below, FENIX provides highlights and thoughts from the call, including insight into a hidden importance of using the PRV for the sema 2.4mg obesity filing.

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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 Launches the First Rybelsus Video DTC campaign; New Omnipod DTC from Insulet

Two new DTC commercials have recently been observed: Novo Nordisk launched a Rybelsus video DTC called “Wake Up” and Insulet initiated an Omnipod video DTC called “Simplify Life with Omnipod.” Of note, this is the first Rybelsus video DTC to be observed since the Rybelsus US approval in September 2019. Below, FENIX provides analyses for both of the DTC commercials, including insight into the ongoing Rybelsus launch.

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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FDA Launches Digital Health Center of Excellence; Novo Initiates New Ozempic and Rybelsus Trials; vTv Presents TTP399 Data; EASD 2020 Key Press Releases (Sept 23)

On Day 3 of EASD 2020, two key press releases were observed from FDA and vTv Therapeutics. Additionally, two new semaglutide (Rybelsus and Ozempic) clinical trials were observed from Novo Nordisk. Below, FENIX provides insights and context from each respective announcement.

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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