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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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New Novo QW Insulin Icodec Data; Novo Updates Rybelsus Website; Dexcom G6 VA Pharmacy Distribution; Ascensia Partners to Accelerate Data Strategy; REWIND Canada Approval; Oramed ORMD-0801 NASH Data; EASD 2020 Key Press Releases (Sept 22)

On Day 2 of EASD, five key press releases and news items were observed from Novo Nordisk, Dexcom, Ascensia, Lilly, and Oramed. Below FENIX provides insights and context from each respective announcement.

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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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New Oral Sema High-Dose and Flexible Administration Ph1 Trials from Novo

Two new Ph1 trials for Novo Nordisk’s oral semaglutide have been observed on CT.gov. The first Ph1 trial (NCT04524832) is evaluating high-dose oral semaglutide (25mg and 50mg), and the second study (NCT04513704) is comparing flexible administration schedules in terms of the required food restriction. Below, FENIX provides an overview of both trials as well as insight into why each of the trials clearly fit into Novo’s strategy for its GLP-1RA franchise.

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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 Q2 ’20 Roadshow; Provention Bio Q2 ’20 Earnings Update; Senseonics Eversense Covered by Highmark

Novo Nordisk hosted its post-Q2 ’20 earnings roadshow event (see previous FENIX insight on Q2 ’20 Novo earnings from August 6). Additionally, Provention Bio hosted its Q2 ’20 earnings call yesterday (press release), and Senseonics announced a positive coverage decision for its implantable CGM from Highmark. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news item and earnings calls.

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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 Discontinues its Dual/Triple Agonists for Obesity; Novo Q2 ’20 Earnings Update

Novo Nordisk hosted its Q2 ’20 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided updates to its diabetes, obesity, and NASH clinical and commercial activities, but much of the discussion was focused on Novo’s obesity portfolio. Importantly, Novo disclosed it has discontinued the development of its dual and triple agonists for the treatment of obesity following positive results from the recent semaglutide and AM833 data disclosures (semaglutide Ph3 STEP, Ph2 AM833, and Ph1 sema+AM833). Additionally, FENIX includes context from Novo’s invite-only R&D event on June 19 (view slides here). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call, including why it makes sense Novo would use its PRV for semaglutide 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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Semaglutide Positive Ph2 NASH Data; Novo Q1 ’20 Earnings Update

Novo Nordisk hosted its Q1 ’20 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided updates to its diabetes business including the ongoing launch of Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) and new Ph2 semaglutide NASH topline data. Unsurprisingly, much of the Q1 ’20 prepared remarks and Q&A were focused on NASH. Below, FENIX provides highlights from the call and additional thoughts on Novo’s PCSK9i/basal insulin hybrid approach.

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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