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Hengrui Licenses GLP-1RA-Based Assets to US Biotech; Inventiva Announces Positive DMC Recommendation for Ph3 MASH Trial; US Senate Releases Report on Anti-Obesity Medication Pricing; Biocon Q1 ’24 Earnings

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, Inventiva, US Senate HELP Committee, and Biocon. 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

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Novo to Face Two FDA Adcoms in 2024; Novo Q1 ‘24 Earnings

Novo to Face Two FDA Adcoms in 2024; Novo Q1 ‘24 Earnings

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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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FTC Investigating Diabetes and Obesity Orange Book Patent Listings; Pfizer and Amarin Q1 ’24 Earnings Update

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: FTC has expanded its investigation targeting “junk patent listings” for Novo’s diabetes and weight loss drugs, among others (view press release); Pfizer hosted its Q1 ’24 earnings (press release; slides; infographic); and Amarin hosted its Q1 ’24 earnings call (view 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 Initiates Retatrutide CV and Renal Outcomes Study; Novo Initiates New Ph3 Cagrisema Maintenance Dose Study; US Senate Investigates Ozempic/Wegovy Pricing; Teladoc Q1 ’24 Earnings; Vance Swanson Joins Beta Bionics

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Lilly, Novo Nordisk, US Senate HELP Committee, Teladoc, and Beta Bionics. 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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Study on Eligible Wegovy Patients through Medicare; Roche Q1 ’24 Earnings

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: a recent study from Kaiser showed that approximately 3.6M overweight or obese patients with heart conditions insured under Medicare could be eligible for Wegovy (view article); and Roche hosted its Q1 ’24 earnings call (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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SELECT up for CHMP Opinion?; April CHMP Agenda; BI Partners for MASH; Lilly Acquires Nexus Manufacturing Site

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: The CHMP agenda for this month’s meeting (April 22-25) has been released and SELECT is likely up for an opinion (view CHMP agenda); Ochre announced it entered into a partnership with BI for liver disease (view press release); and Lilly announced an agreement to acquire an injectables manufacturing facility from Nexus Pharmaceuticals (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into 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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Wegovy SELECT Label Analysis; CMS Opens Obesity Coverage

FDA recently approved the Wegovy label expansion to reduce the risk of MACE in adults with either overweight or obesity and established CVD (view updated Wegovy label; previous FENIX insight). The label expansion is based on the SELECT CVOT which demonstrated a -20% RRR in 3P-MACE for non-T2DM people with established CVD who were treated with QW 2.4mg injectable semaglutide (previous FENIX insight). Following the approval, Medicare has issued guidance to Part D plans stating anti-obesity drugs also treating medically accepted indications should be reimbursed (view article). Below, FENIX has conducted a Wegovy label analysis, including insight into the impact of the recent CMS decision.

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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Awiqli (QW Insulin Icodec) Receives Positive CHMP Opinion; Oprah TV Special Spotlights Zepbound and Wegovy

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: CHMP adopted a positive opinion, recommending marketing authorization for “Awiqli” (QW insulin icodec) for the treatment of diabetes in adults (view press release); and Oprah hosted a show on ABC titled, “Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution” which addressed the stigma associated with obesity and the success of GLP-1RAs (view article; watch episode on HULU). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including brief thoughts on the social media hype following Oprah’s TV special.

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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CBO Hints at Medicare Coverage for Obesity Drugs; AZ Initiates Ph3 Balcinrenone/Dapa Trial

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: The CBO has hinted at potential Medicare coverage for obesity drugs, such as Wegovy and Zepbound (view article); and AZ initiated a Ph3 balcinrenone+dapa trial in HF and impaired kidney function (view CT.gov record). 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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Novo Nordisk 2024 Capital Markets Day Highlights and Analysis

Novo Nordisk hosted its 2024 Capital Markets Day and provided updates on the strategic direction of the company across key commercial and R&D activities. Below, FENIX provides details and insights from the event.

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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