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Novo and Eleven Therapeutics Collaborate for Nucleic Acid Therapeutics; July CHMP Agenda; Madrigal Completes Resmetirom NDA Submission; Capital Health Partners with Virta Health for Rx Reverse Launch

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Eleven Therapeutics announced a collaboration with Novo Nordisk using Eleven’s DELiveri platform to identify molecules for nucleic acid delivery (view press release); the CHMP agenda (view here) for this month’s meeting (July 17-20) has been released; Madrigal announced it completed submission of the resmetirom NDA and requested a priority review (view press release); and Capital Health announced a partnership with Virta Health to launch Rx Reverse, a clinical program designed to help manage cost of treatment for diabetes and obesity (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights on the respective news items.

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Novo’s GLP-1RA Drugs Under EMA Review; Novartis’s Entresto Patent Ruled Invalid; FDA Approves Expanded Indication for Leqvio; Tonix Initiates Ph2 Intranasal TNX-1900 Study for Pediatric Obesity

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk’s diabetes and obesity drugs, Ozempic/Wegovy (semaglutide) and Saxenda (liraglutide), are under EMA review following two cases of suicidal ideation and one case of self-harm from users in Iceland (view article); Novartis announced the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware ruled the patent covering Entresto and combinations of sacubitril and valsartan is invalid (view press release); Novartis also announced FDA approved a label update for Leqvio (inclisiran) to enable earlier use in patients with elevated LDL-C, as an adjunct to diet and statin therapy for patients who have not had a CV event but are at an increased risk for heart disease (view press release); and Tonix Pharmaceuticals announced the first participant has been enrolled in its Ph2 POWER study of TNX-1900, an intranasal potentiated oxytocin, for the treatment of pediatric obesity (view press release; CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into 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 Nordisk Q4 ’22 Earnings Update

Novo Nordisk hosted its Q4 ’22 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided updates across its business, including Wegovy/Ozempic supply, GLP-1RA market dynamics, new QW insulin icodec data, and more. 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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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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Novo’s Oral Sema Alzheimer’s Studies Posted on CT.gov; Saxenda Receives Positive CHMP Opinion

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: the CT.gov records for Novo’s oral semaglutide Ph3 Alzheimer’s disease trials have been posted and Novo Nordisk announced Saxenda received a positive CHMP opinion for the treatment of obesity in adolescents. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective 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 Broadens Icodec Ph3 program; CSO to Retire; Novo Q4 and FY ’20 Earnings Update

Novo Nordisk hosted its Q4 and FY ’20 earnings calls and provided updates across its pipeline and commercial activities, including plans to conduct a broader Ph3 QW insulin program and additional insight into the Ph3 high-dose oral semaglutide trial. Importantly, Novo disclosed Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen is retiring as EVP and CSO in February 2021 and Novo stock is trading at a near all-time high (view NVO). 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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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.

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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Thoughts on Pediatric Exclusivity for Saxenda and Januvia

Two diabetes-related news items have been observed: late last week, FDA approved Saxenda for the treatment of obesity in adolescents (view press release); and FDA issued a press release stating the Januvia franchise has not been proven to improve glycemic control in pediatric patients (ages 10-17) with T2DM (view updated Januvia label). Below, FENIX provides thoughts on how the label updates are anticipated to impact the respective brands.

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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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DAPA-HF CHMP Opinion This Week?; October 12-15 CHMP Agenda

The CHMP agenda for this month (October 12-15) has been released, and it includes one notable item, DAPA-HF, as well as several other agenda items. Below, FENIX provides diabetes-related highlights and insights from the October 2020 CHMP agenda.

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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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CREDENCE CHMP Opinion This Week? DAPA-HF Filed with EMA; CHMP Agenda February 24-27

The CHMP agenda for this month’s meeting (February 24-27) has been released, and it includes two notable items (CREDENCE opinion and DAPA-HF filing) as well as some others. Below, FENIX provides diabetes-related highlights and insights from the February 2020 CHMP agenda.

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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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