Flash | 12 Jun 2025 08:08:06 ET │ 9 pages China Pharmaceuticals Catalysts ahead: Chinese companies in ADA 2025 CITI'S TAKE The American Diabetes Association (ADA) meeting (6/20-6/23; Chicago) will happen next week, and we summarize the expected presentations from the China companies due to attend. Innovent will likely present mazdutide DREAMS-1 Ph3 study for T2D and the preclinical data for the GLP-1/GIP/GCG/PCSK9 candidate. Oral GLP-1 data including ASC30 (Ph1a), HDM1002(Ph1b) and RGT-075 (Ph2a), as well a ...

Structure Therapeutics (GPCR) FY Conference June 11, 2025 10:40 AM ET Speaker0 Following session is not open to the press. Speaker1 Perfect. Thanks, everyone, who's joining us here at the Goldman Sachs Annual Healthcare Conference. Thrilled to have Ray Stevens from Structured Therapeutics here to join us. Maybe you could just start with a quick overview of the business. I would love to kind of get started there, then we'll dig in. Speaker2 Absolutely, Corinne. So Structured Therapeutics is really built arou ...

Key Takeaways NVO surged after Parvus Asset Management raised its stake to influence the CEO succession process. NVO will present positive data from STEP UP, REDEFINE 1 and 2, and amycretin trials shortly. Novo Nordisk faces extreme pressure from LLY in obesity care.Shares of Novo Nordisk (NVO) gained 5% on June 10, following a report that activist hedge fund Parvus Asset Management is building a stake in the company.Per the Financial Times, this London-based hedge fund, Parvus Asset Management, is raisin ...

Eli Lilly (LLY) FY Conference June 10, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0 All right. Great. We're just about at time, so we can get started here. Welcome to good day two of our health care conference. The weather is still holding up. Thank God for that. Very pleased to kick off our morning session this morning with Eli Lilly. We have Lucas Montard, CFO and Mike Zappa, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations. Thank you, Lucas and Mike, for being with us. Happy to be here. Thank you. Great. So I guess to kick off, L ...

Bagsværd, Denmark, 10 June – Novo Nordisk today announced that new data from its industry-leading portfolio in metabolic and cardiovascular health will be showcased at the upcoming American Diabetes Association (ADA) 85 Scientific Sessions taking place in Chicago US, 20 – 23 June 2025. A total of 29 abstracts will be presented, including trials investigating the weight loss efficacy of higher dose Wegovy (semaglutide 7.2 mg) in people with obesity (STEP UP) and those with obesity and type 2 diabetes (STEP U ...

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) FY Conference Summary Company Overview - **Company**: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) - **Event**: FY Conference held on June 09, 2025 - **Key Speakers**: James Hamilton (CMO and Head of R&D), Vince Ambulone (VP of Finance and IR) Key Points Industry Context - Arrowhead is positioned in the biotechnology sector, focusing on RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics, particularly for rare diseases and metabolic disorders [5][6][8]. Financial Health - The company has successfully augmented its balance sheet, securing funding through 2028, which allows for multiple potential independent commercial launches [7][8][66]. Product Pipeline - **Plazasiran**: - First independent commercial launch anticipated with a PDUFA date set for November 18, 2025 [5][6]. - Targeting triglyceride lowering for familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) and severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG) [6][20]. - Positive data from the PALISADE Phase III study supports its efficacy [6]. - **Ongoing Studies**: - Full enrollment for Phase III studies expected by mid-2025, with completion and subsequent launch into SHTG anticipated in 2026 [7][20]. - Additional studies targeting rare muscular diseases and obesity assets are also in the pipeline, with readouts expected later in 2025 [8]. Competitive Landscape - Arrowhead acknowledges the competitive market for triglyceride-lowering therapies, particularly with Ionis Pharmaceuticals' product, Olezarsen [19][20]. - The company believes that having multiple players in the market will enhance disease state education and patient access [18][20]. Regulatory and Market Strategy - Arrowhead is confident in its communications with the FDA regarding the approval process for Plazasiran, despite the uncertainties in the biotech sector [11][12]. - The company is preparing for potential pricing strategies, considering market dynamics and the competitive landscape [22][23]. Clinical Trials and Safety - The SHASTA-5 study is designed to assess pancreatitis risk in high-risk patients, which is crucial for payer acceptance, especially in European markets [27][28][36]. - Arrowhead is focused on demonstrating a material benefit in reducing acute pancreatitis events to enhance reimbursement prospects [28][37]. Future Developments - Arrowhead is exploring combination therapies with existing GLP-1 agents to enhance weight loss outcomes and improve patient adherence [60][62]. - The company is also advancing its CNS platform, targeting ATAXN2 and tau expression, with clinical trials expected to commence within the next 6-12 months [65]. Business Development - Arrowhead plans to pursue additional partnerships and collaborations to leverage its discovery engine and expand its pipeline [66][68]. - The company is open to product and discovery partnerships, particularly in the cardiometabolic space, to support its commercialization efforts [68]. Conclusion Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is strategically positioned for growth with a robust pipeline and a strong financial foundation. The upcoming launch of Plazasiran and ongoing studies in various therapeutic areas highlight the company's commitment to addressing unmet medical needs in the biotechnology sector. The competitive landscape and regulatory environment will be critical factors influencing Arrowhead's market success in the coming years.

Skye Bioscience (SKYE) 2025 Conference June 05, 2025 09:20 AM ET Speaker0 Morning, and welcome everyone to the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference. I'm Jordan Carey with the investment banking team, and it's my pleasure to introduce Puneet Dillon, CEO of Sky Biosciences. Speaker1 Okay. Thank you so much. All right. Good morning, everyone. Yes, thank you again for the invitation and being here at Jefferies. It's always a pleasure seeing the entire Jefferies team and talking about what we're working on at ...

Core Insights - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals announced interim results from the Phase 2 COURAGE trial, showing that approximately 35% of weight loss from semaglutide was due to lean mass loss, and combining it with trevogrumab helped preserve lean mass while increasing fat loss [1][2][3] Group 1: Trial Results - The COURAGE trial demonstrated that combining semaglutide with trevogrumab, with or without garetosmab, preserved 50%-80% of lean mass compared to semaglutide alone while enhancing fat mass loss [1][2] - At the 26-week interim analysis, patients receiving semaglutide alone lost an average of 7.9 lbs of lean mass, while those on the lower-dose and higher-dose combinations lost 3.7 lbs and 4.2 lbs respectively, and the triplet group lost only 2.0 lbs [3][4] - Fat mass loss was significantly higher in combination groups, with the triplet group losing an average of 25.4 lbs, representing an 84.4% change from baseline [3][4] Group 2: Safety and Tolerability - The combination therapies were generally well-tolerated, but the triplet combination had a higher rate of treatment discontinuation due to tolerability issues, with 28.3% of participants discontinuing treatment [1][6] - The overall incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) was 64.9% for semaglutide monotherapy, increasing to 77.2% in the triplet group [6] Group 3: Future Directions - The full data set from the COURAGE trial is expected to be available later this year, which will provide further insights for optimizing dosing regimens in future trials [2] - Regeneron is focused on developing treatments that improve the quality of weight loss by preserving muscle mass during weight reduction, addressing a significant concern in obesity management [7][8]

The obesity market has garnered much interest lately, propelled by the success of GLP-1 therapies Wegovy and Zepbound, marketed by pharma giants Novo Nordisk (NVO) and Eli Lilly (LLY) , respectively. This space is growing at an exponential pace and is expected to reach $100 billion by 2030.The soaring demand for weight-loss drugs has pushed companies to innovate beyond GLP-1s. One emerging area of interest is cannabinoid (CBD)-based therapies, which may unlock new mechanisms for managing weight and metaboli ...

About ASC47-103 Study - The combination study is designed to evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of a single-dose of ultra- long-acting subcutaneously administered ASC47 in combination with four doses of semaglutide (0.5 mg, once- weekly) in participants with obesity. - As an adipose-targeted, muscle-preserving weight loss drug candidate for the treatment of obesity, ASC47 monotherapy demonstrated a half-life of up to 40 days in a Phase Ib study in participants with obesity. - In a head-to-head die ...