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Obesity Compounders Take a Hit; Viking Signs Manufacturing Deal; Roche Hires Novo Exec; Halia Receives Novo’s Golden Ticket

A series of cardiometabolic-related events has been observed from FDA, Viking Therapeutics, Roche, and Halia Therapeutics/Novo Nordisk. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for 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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Lilly Stockpiles Orfoglipron; February CHMP Agenda Observed

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly has stockpiled $548M worth of orforglipron in a risky move ahead of the regulatory filing/approval (view 10-K); and the CHMP agenda (view here) for this month’s meeting (Feb 24-27) has been released. Below, FEINX provides highlights and insights for 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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Orforglipron Takes Center Stage; Lilly Q4 ’24 Earnings Call

Lilly hosted its Q4 ’24 earnings call (press release; slides) and provided updates across its CVRM portfolio, with the majority of the commentary and questions revolving around its orforglipron data readouts and filing timeline. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the Q4 ’24 earnings call. 

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 Issues Warning Letter to Compounder; Lilly Discontinues HFpEF and CKD Asset; Teva Q4 ’24 Earnings

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: FDA issued a warning letter to a compounding facility over issues with its GLP-1RA production (view letter); Lilly has reportedly discontinued the development of volenrelaxin for HF and CKD (view article); and Teva Pharmaceuticals hosted its Q4 ’24 earnings (press release; slides). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for 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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Zepbound OSA Label and Website Analysis

FDA recently approved the Zepbound label expansion to treat moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity (view label; previous FENIX insight). The label expansion is based on Lilly’s Ph3 SURMOUNT-OSA trial evaluating tirzepatide in participants with OSA and obesity (view publication; previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX has conducted an analysis of the updated Zepbound label and patient/HCP/employer websites.

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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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OFA Responds to Novo’s Petition on Semaglutide Compounding; PreEvnt Announces New Non-Invasive Glucose Monitor; Novo Holdings and Lilly Invest in Orbis Series A Financing

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: The Outsourcing Facilities Association (OFA) responded to Novo’s petition to add semaglutide to FDA’s Demonstrable Difficulties for Compounding Lists (DDC Lists; view document); PreEvnt announced a new non-invasive glucose monitor that uses the patient’s breath (view press release); and Novo Holdings and Lilly participated in Orbis Medicines’s €90M Series A financing for oral macrocycle drugs (view Orbis press release; view Novo Holdings press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for 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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Lilly Requests to Join Compounding Lawsuit; 2026 Medicare/Medicaid Obesity Proposal; Novo Petitions FDA For Compounding

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly requested to join tirzepatide compounding lawsuit (view article); CMS and HHS released the 2026 policy and technical changes to the Medicare/Medicaid programs and included proposed guidance for anti-obesity medications (view document); and Novo Nordisk has continued to petition FDA to stop compounding of Victoza (view article). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for 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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Holiday Hangover: FDA Approves Zepbound for OSA; NICE Finalizes Tirzepatide Guidelines; Abbott and Dexcom Reach Agreement; Arrowhead Ph1/2a ARO-INHBE Trial in Obesity; AZ Initiates Ph2 MASH Trial; Zealand Petrelintide Commentary; Generic Liraglutide Approvals; Lexicon Receives CRL for Zynquista

During the holiday break, a series of cardiometabolic-related news items were observed from Lilly, NICE, Dexcom/Abbott, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca, Zealand Pharma, Biocon/Hakima, and Lexicon Pharmaceuticals. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
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 Releases Status on GLP-1RA Supply; AZ Initiates Baxdrostat/Dapa Trial in CKD and CV; TIXiMED Announces $2.65M Investment

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: FDA clarified the tirzepatide shortage resolution and impact on compounding pharmacies (view report); AstraZeneca initiated a Ph3 baxdrostat/dapagliflozin renal outcomes and CV mortality trial (view CT.gov record); and TIXiMED announced a $2.65M Helmsley Charitable Trust investment (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
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/Catalent Deal Approval; Novo Invests in New Manufacturing Facility; Afrezza Pediatric Results; New Ph2 Quad-Agonist + Tirzepatide Trial

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo Nordisk, MannKind, and Biomed Industries. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
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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