Tag Archives: Wegovy

Wegovy Advertising Paused Due to High Demand; Inventiva Ph2 Lanifibranor T2DM and NAFLD Results; FDA Accepts Gan & Lee’s Bs-Aspart BLA

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Ro has reportedly paused its Wegovy advertising due to the ongoing supply shortage (view article); Inventiva announced positive topline results from its Ph2 trial evaluating lanifibranor in patients with T2DM and NAFLD (view press release); and Gan & Lee announced FDA accepted the BLA for its biosimilar insulin aspart (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items, including thoughts on the ongoing Wegovy supply issues.

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Novo Nordisk, Tandem, Alnylam, and Regeneron Q1 ’23 Earnings

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk (view press release; slides), Tandem Diabetes Care (view press release), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (view press release; slides), and Regeneron (view press release; slides) hosted their respective Q1 ’23 earnings calls and provided CVRM-related updates. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the earnings calls.

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Novo Raises 2023 Guidance; Sana Biotechnology Appoints New R&D Leaders and Announces Publication of Pre-Clinical Data

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk announced its full-year sales and operating profit outlook has been raised for 2023 (view press release); and Sana Biotechnology announced the appointment of Douglas E. Williams, as President of R&D, and Gary Meininger, MD, as CMO, of its R&D organization (view press release). Separately, Sana announced the publication of pre-clinical data for its hypoimmune pancreatic islet cells in Science and Translational Medicine (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items.

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Wegovy and Entresto Receive Positive CHMP Opinions for Pediatric Indication Extensions

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo’s Wegovy (semaglutide) received a positive CHMP opinion to extend the weight management indication to include treatment of adolescents aged 12-18 years (view March CHMP meeting highlights); and Novartis announced that CHMP has adopted a positive opinion recommending the approval of Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan) for the treatment of symptomatic HF with left ventricular systolic dysfunction in pediatric patients aged 1 to <18 years (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items.

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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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Abbott Q4 ’22 Earnings; Tidepool Loop Receives FDA Clearance; Lilly to Expand Incretin Manufacturing Capacity; Novo Receives Marketing Practices Complaint; AGC Biologics to Manufacture Tzield; Nemaura Reports Positive Miboko Data; J&J Q4 ’22 Earnings; and Embecta Opens New Headquarters

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items were observed from Tidepool, Lilly, Novo, Embecta, AGC Biologics, and Nemaura. Additionally, Abbott and J&J hosted Q4 ’22 earnings calls. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items including commentary on why the claims against Novo’s marketing practices seem unfounded.

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SELECT Doesn’t Stop at Interim Analysis; Novo Nordisk Q2 ’22 Earnings Update

Novo Nordisk hosted its Q2 ’22 earnings call (press release; slides), which was ahead of the initially scheduled call on August 4. Of note, management disclosed that following an interim analysis, the DMC recommended SELECT CVOT (view CT.gov record) should continue in accordance with the trial protocol. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call.

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Provention Bio to Resubmit Teplizumab BLA; Novo’s Wegovy Shortage Resolution Appears on Track; Vertex Q4 ’21 Earnings Update

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Provention Bio announced plans to resubmit the teplizumab BLA following its Type B pre-BLA resubmission meeting with FDA; It has been reported that Novo’s Wegovy shortage may be resolved by H2 ’22 (view article); and Vertex hosted its Q4 ’21 earnings call (press release; slides). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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Novo Hosts Wegovy Shortage Call with Investors; Lannett Files Bs-glargine IND; Provention Adds New Management; Intercept NASH Data Delayed

A series of CVRM-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk hosted a call with investors to provide additional information and context on the recent announcement regarding its Wegovy supply constraints (view slides); Lannett announced it has filed an IND for its bs-glargine with the pivotal trial to begin in March 2022; Provention Bio announced it has expanded its executive team; and Intercept announced its Ph3 REVERSE trial topline data readout will be delayed to Q1 ’22. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items.

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