Tag Archives: semaglutide

New Semaglutide HFpEF Trial (STEP HFpEF); DAPA-MI Posted on CT.gov; Final Day of EASD 2020 (Sept 25)

On the final day of EASD 2020, no new press releases were observed; however, during the Novo Nordisk obesity session, the speaker disclosed plans to conduct a semaglutide HFpEF study. Additionally, AstraZeneca’s DAPA-MI study has been posted on CT.gov. Below, FENIX provides insights and context from the respective news items, including thoughts on why the STEP HFpEF trial appears to fit into the new paradigm of non-outcomes-based label-enabling studies.

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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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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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Novo Reports Impressive AM833 Ph2 and AM833+sema Ph1 Topline Results

Novo Nordisk announced positive topline results for its Ph2 AM833 and Ph1 AM833+semaglutide trials, both for the treatment of obesity. Novo previously disclosed AM833 has been given the INN of “cagrilintide.” Recall, on June 12, 2020, Novo reported topline results from the final two trials in its Ph3 semaglutide obesity program (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides an overview of the topline data as well as brief thoughts on AM833 in the context of Novo’s injectable semaglutide Ph3 obesity program.

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Novo Reports Final Sema Obesity Ph3 Topline Data; Jim Malone Joins Bigfoot; ADA 2020 Key Press Releases (June 12)

Today, two diabetes-related news items were observed: Novo reported topline results from the final semaglutide obesity Ph3a trials (STEP 2 and 3) and Bigfoot appointed Jim Malone as the company’s new CMO. Recall, Malone previously served as a Senior Medical Director for Lilly where he was responsible for the global development of Lilly insulin products and insulin delivery devices, including connected care. Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the announcements. Medtronic-related coverage will be provided in a separate blast after their investor call.

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Semaglutide Ph3 Obesity Positive Topline Results (STEP 4)

Yesterday, Novo Nordisk announced positive results from the Ph3a STEP 4 trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of Semaglutide 2.4mg on body weight. Recall, STEP 4 is the first of the Ph3 semaglutide obesity program trials to read out. Below, FENIX provides an overview of the results as well as thoughts on potential readthrough to high-dose Ozempic.

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Thoughts on Sema NASH Ph2b Data

Novo Nordisk recently announced positive top-line results of its 72-week Ph2b NASH trial for semaglutide. Below, FENIX has conducted a winners-and-losers analysis in the context of Lilly, Sanofi, AZ, BI, and Lexicon, relative to the sema NASH results.

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Tirzepatide Ph3 Obesity Program Initiated (SURMOUNT-1)

The first tirzepatide Ph3 obesity study (SURMOUNT-1) has been observed on CT.gov. Below, FENIX provides an overview of the trial, thoughts on the tirzepatide obesity program in the context of Novo Nordisk’s ongoing Ph3 semaglutide obesity program (STEP), and a projection of how far behind Lilly could be.

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Novo 2019 Capital Markets Day Highlights and Analysis

Novo hosted its 2019 Capital Markets Day and provided updates on the strategic direction of the company through 2025 including commercial activities and R&D strategy. Of note, Novo provided clarity on Rybelsus positioning vs. Ozempic and competitor products as well as details on novel drug delivery technologies, including two oral peptide delivery methods being developed at MIT and the semaglutide+AM833 injection device. Below, FENIX provides details and insights from the call.

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New Semaglutide Formulations in Ph2 Pen Trial

A CT.gov record for a new Ph2 trial has been observed comparing FlexTouch (PDS290) to the DV3396 pen as well as two different formulations of semaglutide (“Semaglutide B” and “Semaglutide D”). Recall, in July 2019, Novo initiated a nearly identical Ph2 study evaluating two formulations of semaglutide in the same injectors. Below, FENIX provides updated insights regarding the trials, DV3396 injection device, and the new semaglutide formulations.

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