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Wegovy Label Analysis; Novo Investor Event Highlights

Today, Novo Nordisk hosted an investor call following its announcement late Friday (June 4) that FDA approved 2.4mg semaglutide, branded as “Wegovy,” for the treatment of obesity. The approval was based on results from the STEP Ph3a clinical trial program which demonstrated 17% weight loss after 104 weeks with 40% of patients losing ≥20 of their body weight after 104 weeks. Importantly, Novo intends to quickly launch Wegovy starting on June 10, 2021. Below, FENIX provides a Wegovy label analysis including thoughts on Novo’s decision to launch the product in five single-use autoinjector pens.

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Novo Resubmits 2.0mg High-dose Ozempic to FDA

Novo Nordisk announced it has resubmitted the sNDA to FDA for QW high-dose 2.0mg injectable semaglutide for the treatment of T2DM. Recall, in March 2021, Novo announced it received a Refusal to File letter from FDA (previous FENIX insight) after initially filing the application on January 20, 2021 (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the refiling.

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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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Heart Failure: Tirzepatide vs. Semaglutide HFpEF Ph3 Trial Analysis

Lilly has recently initiated the Ph3 tirzepatide HFpEF trial, called SUMMIT (view CT.gov record). Recall, during Lilly’s 2021 guidance call (December 15, 2020), Lilly first disclosed plans to develop tirzepatide for the treatment of HFpEF (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides an overview of SUMMIT, including a comparative analysis with Novo’s semaglutide HFpEF trial (STEP HFpEF).

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Ozempic 4-dose Pen Back in the Label; Diamyd to Initiate DIAGNODE-3 Trial “Later This Year”; Nemaura Appoints New Global Head of Digital Programs

A series of diabetes-related news items have recently been observed: Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic label has been updated once again to include an NDC for a 1mg x 4 dose 3mL pen; Diamyd announced a contract with ICON plc for the Ph3 DIAGNODE trial evaluating its Diamyd diabetes vaccine; and Nemaura Medical announced the appointment of Samantha Sanders as Global Head of Digital Programs. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including the curious thoughts on why Novo may have had the 1mg x 4 dose pen removed from the label and added back.

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Novo Initiates Ph3 Sema NASH Trial; BrightInsight Secures $101M in Series C Funding; Amarin Receives EC Approval for Vazkepa CV Risk Reduction; Glytec Updates Glucommander Insulin Dosing Algorithm; Voluntis FY ’20 Earnings Update

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: a CT.gov record for Novo Nordisk’s first Ph3 semaglutide NASH trial has been observed; BrightInsight announced it has raised $101M in Series C financing; Amarin announced EC approval of Vazkepa (icosapent ethyl) to reduce the risk of CV events in high-risk, statin-treated adults with elevated triglycerides (≥150 mg/dL) and either established CVD or diabetes and at least one additional CV risk factor; Glytec announced updates to its Glucommander algorithm; and Voluntis announced its FY 2020 results. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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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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High-Dose Ozempic Filing Refused by FDA

Novo Nordisk announced it received a Refusal to File letter from FDA regarding the sNDA for high-dose 2.0mg injectable semaglutide. Recall, Novo initially filed the application with FDA on January 20, 2021 (previous FENIX insight). Novo plans to re-file in Q2 ’21. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the high-dose semaglutide delay in the context of Lilly’s high-dose Trulicity and tirzepatide assets.

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Novo Files Sema 2.4mg Obesity Indication with EMA

Novo Nordisk announced it has filed the MAA for the semaglutide 2.4mg obesity indication in Europe. Recall, Novo filed sema 2.4mg for obesity with FDA on December 4, 2020. Below, FENIX provides additional insight with regard to the European obesity market.

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Novo Files Sema 2.4mg Obesity Indication with FDA

Novo Nordisk announced it has filed the NDA for the semaglutide 2.4mg obesity indication. Recall, Novo disclosed in October 2020 that it would be using a PRV voucher, which reduces the review to 6 months. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the anticipated approval timeline for sema 2.4mg and readthrough to Novo’s AM833 (amylin analog) development.

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