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Globe and Mail
04-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Will Novo Nordisk's Rare Disease Bets Reduce GLP-1 Reliance?
Novo Nordisk NVO has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, largely fueled by the commercial success of its blockbuster semaglutide (GLP-1 RA)-based therapies, Wegovy for obesity and Ozempic for type II diabetes (T2D). While maintaining its leadership in metabolic diseases, the company is also making significant efforts to diversify its portfolio, particularly in rare blood disorders. NVO's key marketed hemophilia therapies include NovoSeven and Esperoct, which generate incremental revenues for the company. NovoSeven is approved in the United States and the EU for several bleeding disorders, including hemophilia A or B with inhibitors, Factor VII deficiency, and Glanzmann's thrombasthenia. Esperoct is approved for treating Hemophilia A in both adults and children. Recently, Novo Nordisk's Alhemo was approved in the EU as a once-daily subcutaneous prophylactic treatment for patients aged 12 years or older living with haemophilia A or B with inhibitors. However, the drug is not currently approved in the United States. NVO is also currently evaluating Mim8 in a late-stage program (FRONTIER) as a prophylaxis treatment for people with hemophilia A with or without inhibitors in patients aged 12 and older. Data readouts from the program have shown superior efficacy of the candidate, along with a favorable safety profile. Based on the findings, Novo Nordisk anticipates submitting Mim8 for regulatory review in 2025. The company is also investigating semaglutide's potential in metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) resolution, expecting to file for regulatory approvals in the United States and the EU in 2025. Subject to approval, these candidates will further contribute to the top line. Other Pharma Giants Diversifying Beyond Flagship Drugs Novo Nordisk's arch-rival, Eli Lilly LLY, generates most of its revenues from the sale of its tirzepatide medicines, Mounjaro for T2D, and Zepbound for obesity. However, Lilly also boasts a wide range of products that serve other therapeutic areas, such as neuroscience, oncology and immunology — all high-growth areas and representing significant commercial potential. Some key growth products include the oncology drug Verzenio and immunology drug Taltz, which accounted for 9% and 6% of total first-quarter sales, respectively. Over the past couple of years, LLY's new drugs, including Omvoh and Ebglyss in immunology, Jaypirca in oncology and Kisunla in neuroscience, have all been contributing to its top-line growth. Lilly expects the potential launch of new medicines like imlunestrant for metastatic breast cancer to contribute to growth in 2025. Another large-cap drugmaker, Merck MRK, is also making significant efforts in broadening its therapeutic reach beyond core revenue drivers. MRK's flagship oncology drug Keytruda, which accounts for nearly half of its total revenues, is expanding its late-stage pipeline to reduce dependence on the product. We believe new products like Capvaxive (pneumococcal vaccine) and Winrevair (PAH drug) have the potential to generate significant revenues over the long term. Merck recently secured the FDA's approval for long-acting RSV antibody Enflonsia for newborns, which is expected to launch later this month. NVO's Stock Price, Valuation, Estimates Year to date, Novo Nordisk shares have lost 19.6% compared with the industry 's 0.3% decline. The company has also underperformed the sector and the S&P 500 during the same time frame, as seen in the chart below. NVO Stock Underperforms the Industry, Sector & the S&P 500 Novo Nordisk is trading at a premium to the industry, as seen in the chart below. Going by the price/earnings ratio, the company's shares currently trade at 16.31 forward earnings, which is higher than 15.09 for the industry. However, the stock is trading much below its five-year mean of 29.25. NVO Stock Valuation Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Earnings estimates for 2025 have improved from $3.89 to $3.93 per share over the past 60 days. During the same time frame, Novo Nordisk's 2026 earnings per share estimates have decreased from $4.76 to $4.58. NVO Estimate Movement The stock's return on equity on a trailing 12-month basis is 80.95%, which is higher than 33.55% for the large drugmaker industry, as seen in the chart below. NVO Return on Equity Novo Nordisk currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days Just released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops." Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +23.5% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO): Free Stock Analysis Report Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK): Free Stock Analysis Report Eli Lilly and Company (LLY): Free Stock Analysis Report
Business Upturn
22-06-2025
- Health
- Business Upturn
Novo Nordisk A/S: Mim8 prophylaxis treatment shown to be well-tolerated when switching from emicizumab in people with haemophilia A in new phase 3 data presented at the ISTH 2025 Congress
By GlobeNewswire Published on June 23, 2025, 00:35 IST New FRONTIER5 data show that a direct switch to investigational Mim8 (denecimig) prophylaxis treatment from emicizumab, without the need for a washout period, was well-tolerated with no safety concerns in adults and adolescents with haemophilia A, with or without inhibitors 1 . . Switching to Mim8 led to a sustained increase in thrombin generation into the normal range, but without causing thrombin levels that might pose a thrombotic risk 1 . . FRONTIER5 Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) assessment found the Mim8 pen-injector easy to use, with strong user preference over their emicizumab injection system 2 . . These results add to the overall safety profile of Mim8 based on the FRONTIER clinical trial programme3. Bagsværd, Denmark, 22 June 2025 – Novo Nordisk today presented results from the phase 3b FRONTIER5 trial showing that a direct switch to investigational Mim8 (denecimig) prophylaxis from emicizumab treatment, without a washout period or Mim8 loading dose, was well-tolerated with no safety concerns in adults and adolescents living with haemophilia A, with or without inhibitors1. Additionally, a FRONTIER5 Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) assessment found the Mim8 pen-injector easy to use, with an overall strong user preference for the pen-injector compared to the previous emicizumab injection system2,3. The results were presented at the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) Congress in Washington, D.C. In the study, the first Mim8 maintenance dose was administered on the next planned emicizumab dosing day. Patients were given the option of switching to once-monthly, once every two weeks or once-weekly dosing frequencies of Mim8, regardless of their prior dosing frequency1,3. Steady-state Mim8 concentration was achieved by Week 16, and emicizumab elimination was completed by Week 261. Switching to Mim8 led to a sustained increase in thrombin peak levels without an exaggerated thrombin response1. 'Continuous prophylactic coverage is critical to avoiding breakthrough bleeds in people living with haemophilia; with new non-factor therapeutic options, many people could have hesitations about switching treatment options. These data demonstrate that switching to Mim8 from emicizumab can be done without requiring a washout period,' said Allison P. Wheeler, MD, Washington Center for Bleeding Disorders, Seattle, WA. 'This is critical in ensuring that individuals maintain continuous protection against bleeding events as we seek to help address the ongoing needs of people living with this complex disease.' The open-label phase 3b FRONTIER5 study consisted of 61 adults and adolescents, aged 12 years and older, with haemophilia A. Mim8 was well-tolerated with no safety concerns. No thromboembolic events, hypersensitivity reactions, or treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) leading to discontinuation were observed, and there was no clinical evidence of neutralising anti-Mim8 antibodies1. The PROs data from FRONTIER5 indicated a strong overall preference for the Mim8 pen-injector, with 97% (n=57/59) of patients reporting a 'very strong' or 'fairly strong' preference in comparison to their previous emicizumab injection system2. Of the participants who completed the Haemophilia Device Handling and Preference Assessment (HDHPA) questionnaire at week 26, 98% (n=58/59) found the Mim8 pen-injector 'very easy' or 'easy' to use, and 95% (n=56/59) found it 'much easier' or 'easier' compared with their previous administration method. All participants (100%) were 'extremely confident' or 'very confident' in using the pen-injector correctly, and most participants (83%; n=49/59) found it 'very easy' to inject the dose2. 'The FRONTIER5 safety and patient-reported outcomes data support Mim8 as a potential future treatment option for people living with haemophilia A and demonstrate our continued commitment to developing innovative treatment options for this community', said Stephanie Seremetis, chief medical officer and CVP for Haemophilia at Novo Nordisk. 'These results give valuable insights into haemophilia A management, highlight the feasibility of directly switching to Mim8 from emicizumab, and reveal a strong patient preference for the Mim8 pen-injector device.' Novo Nordisk expects to submit Mim8 for regulatory review during 2025. Data from the ongoing phase 3 FRONTIER programme will be disclosed at upcoming congresses and in publications in 2025 and 2026. About haemophilia Haemophilia is a rare inherited bleeding disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, a process needed to stop bleeding4. It is estimated to affect approximately 1,125,000 people worldwide5. There are different types of haemophilia, which are characterised by the type of clotting factor protein that is defective or missing4. Haemophilia A is caused by a missing or defective clotting Factor VIII (FVIII), and haemophilia B is caused by a missing or defective clotting Factor IX4. Inhibitors are an immune system response to the clotting factors in replacement therapy. Currently, it is estimated that up to 30% of people living with severe haemophilia A develop inhibitors6 that can cause replacement therapies to stop working. About Mim8 Mim8 is an investigational FVIIIa mimetic bispecific antibody optimised with the aim to deliver improved potency and sustained efficacy across flexible dosing intervals up to once-monthly prophylaxis for people living with haemophilia A, with or without inhibitors7-10. Administered under the skin, Mim8 bridges Factor IXa and Factor X. This action replaces FVIII function, which helps restore the body's thrombin generation capacity into the normal range, helping blood to clot7,11. The use of Mim8 in people living with haemophilia A is investigational and not approved by regulatory authorities or available anywhere in the world. About the FRONTIER5 trial FRONTIER5 is a single-arm, open-label, 26-week, phase 3b trial evaluating the safety of switching from previous emicizumab prophylaxis treatment directly to Mim8 prophylaxis treatment using the Mim8 pen-injector in adults and adolescents with haemophilia A, with or without inhibitors3. The FRONTIER clinical programme investigates Mim8 as a prophylaxis treatment for people with haemophilia A, with or without inhibitors. This programme includes FRONTIER1, FRONTIER2, FRONTIER3, FRONTIER4 and FRONTIER53,12-15. About Novo Nordisk Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases built upon our heritage in diabetes. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 77,400 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. For more information, visit , Facebook , Instagram , X , LinkedIn and YouTube . Contacts for further information _______________________ References Oldenberg J, Benson G, Chowdaryet P, et al. FRONTIER5 direct switch study: Safety of initiating Mim8 prophylaxis without washout of emicizumab. Oral presentation presented at the Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis 2025; June 21-25 2025; Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C., US. Session code 13686. Mahlangu J, Ahuja S, Cockrell E, et al. FRONTIER5 device handling and patient-reported outcomes. Oral presentation presented at the Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis 2025; June 21–25 2025; Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C., US. Session code 13786. A Research Study Looking at How Safe it is to Switch From Emicizumab to Mim8 in People With Haemophilia A (FRONTIER5). Available at: Last accessed: June 2025. MedlinePlus. Hemophilia. Available at: Last accessed: June 2025. Iorio A, Stonebraker JS, Chambost H, et al. Establishing the Prevalence and Prevalence at Birth of Hemophilia in Males: A Meta-analytic Approach Using National Registries. Ann Intern Med. 2019;171:540–546. doi: 10.7326/M19-1208. Kim JY, You CW. The prevalence and risk factors of inhibitor development of FVIII in previously treated patients with hemophilia A. Blood Res. 2019;54:204-209. doi: 10.5045/br.2019.54.3.204. Ostergaard H, Lund J, Greisen PJ, et al. A factor VIIIa-mimetic bispecific antibody, Mim8, ameliorates bleeding upon severe vascular challenge in hemophilia A mice. Blood. 2021;138:1258-1268. doi: 10.1182/blood.2020010331. Mancuso EM, et al. Efficacy and safety of Mim8 prophylaxis in adults and adolescents with hemophilia A with or without inhibitors: Phase 3, open-label, randomized, controlled FRONTIER2 study. Abstract presented at the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) 2024 Congress. Kenet G, et al. Patient- and caregiver-reported outcomes with subcutaneous Mim8 prophylaxis in paediatric patients with haemophilia A with or without factor VIII inhibitors: phase 3 FRONTIER3 study. Abstract presented at the European Association for Haemophilia and Allied Disorders (EAHAD) 2025 Annual Congress. Session 6. Chowdary P, Banchev AM, Kavakli K, et al. Safety and Efficacy of Mim8 Prophylaxis Administered Once Every Two Weeks for Patients with Hemophilia A with or without Inhibitors: Interim Analysis of the FRONTIER4 Open-Label Extension Study. Abstract presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) 2024 Annual Congress. Session: 322. U.S. National Library of Medicine. F8 gene. MedlinePlus Genetics. Available at Last accessed: June 2025. A Research Study Investigating Mim8 in People With Haemophilia A (FRONTIER1). Available at: Last accessed: June 2025. A Research Study Investigating Mim8 in Adults and Adolescents With Haemophilia A With or Without Inhibitors. Available at: Last accessed: June 2025. A Research Study Looking at Mim8 in Children With Haemophilia A With or Without Inhibitors. Available at: Last accessed: June 2025. A Research Study Looking at Long-term Treatment With Mim8 in People With Haemophilia A (FRONTIER4). Available at: Last accessed: June 2025. Attachment Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Mim8 prophylaxis treatment shown to be well-tolerated when switching from emicizumab in people with hemophilia A in new phase 3 data presented at the ISTH 2025 Congress
New FRONTIER5 results show a direct switch to investigational Mim8 (denecimig) prophylaxis treatment from emicizumab, without the need for a washout period, was well-tolerated in adults and adolescents with hemophilia A, with or without inhibitors1 FRONTIER5 Patient-Reported Outcomes assessment found the Mim8 pen-injector easy to use with strong user preference over their emicizumab injection system2 PLAINSBORO, N.J., June 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Novo Nordisk today presented results from the phase 3b FRONTIER5 trial showing that a direct switch to investigational Mim8 (denecimig) prophylaxis from emicizumab treatment, without a washout period or Mim8 loading dose, was well tolerated in adults and adolescents living with hemophilia A, with or without inhibitors.1 Additionally, a FRONTIER5 Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) assessment found the Mim8 pen-injector easy to use with an overall strong user preference for the pen-injector, in comparison to previous injection systems.2 The results were presented at the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) Congress in Washington, D.C. "Continuous prophylactic coverage is critical to avoiding breakthrough bleeds in people living with hemophilia; with new non-factor therapeutic options, many people could have hesitations about switching treatment options. These data demonstrate that switching to Mim8 from emicizumab can be done without requiring a washout period," said Allison P. Wheeler, MD, Washington Center for Bleeding Disorders, Seattle, WA. "This is critical in ensuring that individuals maintain continuous protection against bleeding events as we seek to help address the ongoing needs of people living with this complex disease." In the open-label phase 3 FRONTIER5 safety study, 61 adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older with hemophilia A were enrolled.3 No thromboembolic events, hypersensitivity reactions, or treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) leading to discontinuation were observed, and there was no evidence of neutralizing anti-Mim8 antibodies.1 Additional safety information from FRONTIER5 demonstrate that between Week 0 and Week 26 of treatment, there were 107 TEAEs observed in 43 patients (70.5%), most of which were mild to moderate (88.6%). There were 24 TEAEs that were possibly/probably related to Mim8 reported in 18 patients (29.5%). No thromboembolic events, hypersensitivity reactions, or TEAEs leading to discontinuation were observed.1 The PROs data from FRONTIER5 indicated overall (97%; n=57/59) patients preferred the Mim8 pen injection, with 97% of those patients reporting a "very strong" or "fairly strong" preference in comparison to their previous emicizumab injection system. Of the participants who completed the Hemophilia Device Handling and Preference Assessment (HDHPA) questionnaire at week 26, 98% (n=58/59) found the Mim8 pen-injector "very easy" or "easy" to use, and 95% (n=56/59) found it "much easier" or "easier" compared with their previous administration method. All participants (100%) were "extremely confident" or "very confident" in using the pen-injector correctly.2 "The FRONTIER5 safety and patient-reported outcomes data support Mim8 as a potential future treatment option for people living with hemophilia A and demonstrate our continued commitment to developing innovative treatment options for the hemophilia community," said Stephanie Seremetis, Chief Medical Officer and CVP for Rare Disease at Novo Nordisk. "These results give valuable insights into hemophilia A management, highlight the feasibility of directly switching to Mim8 from emicizumab, and reveal a strong patient preference for the Mim8 pen-injector device." Novo Nordisk aims to submit Mim8 for U.S. and EU regulatory review during 2025. Data from the ongoing phase 3 FRONTIER program will be disclosed at upcoming congresses and in publications in 2025 and 2026. About hemophiliaHemophilia is a rare inherited bleeding disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, a process needed to stop bleeding.4 It is estimated to affect approximately 1,125,000 people worldwide.5 There are different types of hemophilia, which are characterized by the type of clotting factor protein that is defective or missing.4 Hemophilia A is caused by a missing or defective clotting Factor VIII (FVIII), and hemophilia B is caused by a missing or defective clotting Factor IX.4 Inhibitors are an immune system response to the clotting factors in replacement therapy. Currently, it is estimated that up to 30% of people living with severe hemophilia A have inhibitors that can cause replacement therapies to stop working.6 About Mim8Mim8 is an investigational FVIIIa mimetic bispecific antibody designed with the aim to deliver once-monthly, once-every-two-weeks, or once-weekly prophylaxis for people living with hemophilia A, with or without inhibitors.7,8 Administered under the skin, Mim8 bridges Factor IXa and Factor X. This action replaces FVIII function, which helps restore the body's thrombin generation capacity, helping blood to clot.7,9 The use of Mim8 in people living with hemophilia A is investigational and not approved by regulatory authorities or available anywhere in the world. About the FRONTIER5 trialFRONTIER5 is a single-arm, open-label, 26-week, phase 3b trial evaluating the safety of switching from previous emicizumab prophylaxis treatment directly to Mim8 prophylaxis treatment using the Mim8 pen-injector in adults and adolescents with hemophilia A, with or without inhibitors.1 The FRONTIER clinical program investigates Mim8 as a prophylaxis treatment for people with hemophilia A, with or without inhibitors. The phase 3 program includes FRONTIER1, FRONTIER2, FRONTIER3, FRONTIER4 and FRONTIER5.1,8,10-12 About Novo Nordisk Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company that's been making innovative medicines to help people with diabetes lead longer, healthier lives for more than 100 years. This heritage has given us experience and capabilities that also enable us to drive change to help people defeat other serious chronic diseases such as obesity, rare blood, and endocrine disorders. We remain steadfast in our conviction that the formula for lasting success is to stay focused, think long-term, and do business in a financially, socially, and environmentally responsible way. With a U.S. presence spanning 40 years, Novo Nordisk U.S. is headquartered in New Jersey and employs over 10,000 people throughout the country across 12 manufacturing, R&D, and corporate locations in eight states plus Washington DC. For more information, visit Facebook, Instagram, and X. Contacts for further information: Media: Liz Skrbkova (US)+1 609 917 0632NNIMediaTeam@ James-Brown (Global)+45 3079 9289Globalmedia@ Investors: Frederik Taylor Pitter (US) +1 609 613 0568fptr@ Martin Wiborg Rode (Global)+45 3075 5956jrde@ Meyer (Global) +45 3079 6656 azey@ Schaap Melvold (Global) +45 3077 5649 idmg@ Ung (Global)+45 3077 6414mxun@ References Oldenberg J, Benson G, Chowdaryet P, et al. FRONTIER5 direct switch study: safety of initiating Mim8 prophylaxis without washout of emicizumab. Oral presentation presented at the Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis 2025; June 21-25 2025; Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C., US. Session code 13686. Mahlangu J, Ahuja S, Cockrell E, et al. FRONTIER5 device handling and patient-reported outcomes. Oral presentation presented at the Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis 2025; June 21–25 2025; Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C., US. Session code 13786. A Research Study Looking at How Safe it is to Switch From Emicizumab to Mim8 in People With Haemophilia A (FRONTIER5). Last accessed May 2025. Available at MedlinePlus. Hemophilia. Last accessed May 2025. Available at Iorio A, Stonebraker JS, Chambost H, et al. Establishing the Prevalence and Prevalence at Birth of Hemophilia in Males: A Meta-analytic Approach Using National Registries. Ann Intern Med. 2019;171:540-546. Kim JY, You CW. The prevalence and risk factors of inhibitor development of FVIII in previously treated patients with hemophilia A. Blood Res. 2019;54:204-209. Ostergaard H, Lund J, Greisen PJ, et al. A factor VIIIa-mimetic bispecific antibody, Mim8, ameliorates bleeding upon severe vascular challenge in hemophilia A mice. Blood. 2021;138:1258-1268. A Research Study Looking at Long-term Treatment With Mim8 in People With Haemophilia A (FRONTIER4). Last accessed May 2025. Available at U.S. National Library of Medicine. F8 gene. MedlinePlus Genetics. Last accessed May 2025. Available at A Research Study Investigating Mim8 in People With Haemophilia A. Last accessed June 2025. Available at A Research Study Investigating Mim8 in Adults and Adolescents With Haemophilia A With or Without Inhibitors. Last accessed May 2025. Available at A Research Study Looking at Mim8 in Children With Haemophilia A With or Without Inhibitors. Last accessed May 2025. 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Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Mim8 prophylaxis treatment shown to be well-tolerated when switching from emicizumab in people with hemophilia A in new phase 3 data presented at the ISTH 2025 Congress
New FRONTIER5 results show a direct switch to investigational Mim8 (denecimig) prophylaxis treatment from emicizumab, without the need for a washout period, was well-tolerated in adults and adolescents with hemophilia A, with or without inhibitors1 FRONTIER5 Patient-Reported Outcomes assessment found the Mim8 pen-injector easy to use with strong user preference over their emicizumab injection system2 PLAINSBORO, N.J., June 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Novo Nordisk today presented results from the phase 3b FRONTIER5 trial showing that a direct switch to investigational Mim8 (denecimig) prophylaxis from emicizumab treatment, without a washout period or Mim8 loading dose, was well tolerated in adults and adolescents living with hemophilia A, with or without inhibitors.1 Additionally, a FRONTIER5 Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) assessment found the Mim8 pen-injector easy to use with an overall strong user preference for the pen-injector, in comparison to previous injection systems.2 The results were presented at the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) Congress in Washington, D.C. "Continuous prophylactic coverage is critical to avoiding breakthrough bleeds in people living with hemophilia; with new non-factor therapeutic options, many people could have hesitations about switching treatment options. These data demonstrate that switching to Mim8 from emicizumab can be done without requiring a washout period," said Allison P. Wheeler, MD, Washington Center for Bleeding Disorders, Seattle, WA. "This is critical in ensuring that individuals maintain continuous protection against bleeding events as we seek to help address the ongoing needs of people living with this complex disease." In the open-label phase 3 FRONTIER5 safety study, 61 adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older with hemophilia A were enrolled.3 No thromboembolic events, hypersensitivity reactions, or treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) leading to discontinuation were observed, and there was no evidence of neutralizing anti-Mim8 antibodies.1 Additional safety information from FRONTIER5 demonstrate that between Week 0 and Week 26 of treatment, there were 107 TEAEs observed in 43 patients (70.5%), most of which were mild to moderate (88.6%). There were 24 TEAEs that were possibly/probably related to Mim8 reported in 18 patients (29.5%). No thromboembolic events, hypersensitivity reactions, or TEAEs leading to discontinuation were observed.1 The PROs data from FRONTIER5 indicated overall (97%; n=57/59) patients preferred the Mim8 pen injection, with 97% of those patients reporting a "very strong" or "fairly strong" preference in comparison to their previous emicizumab injection system. Of the participants who completed the Hemophilia Device Handling and Preference Assessment (HDHPA) questionnaire at week 26, 98% (n=58/59) found the Mim8 pen-injector "very easy" or "easy" to use, and 95% (n=56/59) found it "much easier" or "easier" compared with their previous administration method. All participants (100%) were "extremely confident" or "very confident" in using the pen-injector correctly.2 "The FRONTIER5 safety and patient-reported outcomes data support Mim8 as a potential future treatment option for people living with hemophilia A and demonstrate our continued commitment to developing innovative treatment options for the hemophilia community," said Stephanie Seremetis, Chief Medical Officer and CVP for Rare Disease at Novo Nordisk. "These results give valuable insights into hemophilia A management, highlight the feasibility of directly switching to Mim8 from emicizumab, and reveal a strong patient preference for the Mim8 pen-injector device." Novo Nordisk aims to submit Mim8 for U.S. and EU regulatory review during 2025. Data from the ongoing phase 3 FRONTIER program will be disclosed at upcoming congresses and in publications in 2025 and 2026. About hemophiliaHemophilia is a rare inherited bleeding disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, a process needed to stop bleeding.4 It is estimated to affect approximately 1,125,000 people worldwide.5 There are different types of hemophilia, which are characterized by the type of clotting factor protein that is defective or missing.4 Hemophilia A is caused by a missing or defective clotting Factor VIII (FVIII), and hemophilia B is caused by a missing or defective clotting Factor IX.4 Inhibitors are an immune system response to the clotting factors in replacement therapy. Currently, it is estimated that up to 30% of people living with severe hemophilia A have inhibitors that can cause replacement therapies to stop working.6 About Mim8Mim8 is an investigational FVIIIa mimetic bispecific antibody designed with the aim to deliver once-monthly, once-every-two-weeks, or once-weekly prophylaxis for people living with hemophilia A, with or without inhibitors.7,8 Administered under the skin, Mim8 bridges Factor IXa and Factor X. This action replaces FVIII function, which helps restore the body's thrombin generation capacity, helping blood to clot.7,9 The use of Mim8 in people living with hemophilia A is investigational and not approved by regulatory authorities or available anywhere in the world. About the FRONTIER5 trialFRONTIER5 is a single-arm, open-label, 26-week, phase 3b trial evaluating the safety of switching from previous emicizumab prophylaxis treatment directly to Mim8 prophylaxis treatment using the Mim8 pen-injector in adults and adolescents with hemophilia A, with or without inhibitors.1 The FRONTIER clinical program investigates Mim8 as a prophylaxis treatment for people with hemophilia A, with or without inhibitors. The phase 3 program includes FRONTIER1, FRONTIER2, FRONTIER3, FRONTIER4 and FRONTIER5.1,8,10-12 About Novo Nordisk Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company that's been making innovative medicines to help people with diabetes lead longer, healthier lives for more than 100 years. This heritage has given us experience and capabilities that also enable us to drive change to help people defeat other serious chronic diseases such as obesity, rare blood, and endocrine disorders. We remain steadfast in our conviction that the formula for lasting success is to stay focused, think long-term, and do business in a financially, socially, and environmentally responsible way. With a U.S. presence spanning 40 years, Novo Nordisk U.S. is headquartered in New Jersey and employs over 10,000 people throughout the country across 12 manufacturing, R&D, and corporate locations in eight states plus Washington DC. For more information, visit Facebook, Instagram, and X. Contacts for further information: Media: Liz Skrbkova (US)+1 609 917 0632NNIMediaTeam@ James-Brown (Global)+45 3079 9289Globalmedia@ Investors: Frederik Taylor Pitter (US) +1 609 613 0568fptr@ Martin Wiborg Rode (Global)+45 3075 5956jrde@ Meyer (Global) +45 3079 6656 azey@ Schaap Melvold (Global) +45 3077 5649 idmg@ Ung (Global)+45 3077 6414mxun@ References Oldenberg J, Benson G, Chowdaryet P, et al. FRONTIER5 direct switch study: safety of initiating Mim8 prophylaxis without washout of emicizumab. Oral presentation presented at the Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis 2025; June 21-25 2025; Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C., US. Session code 13686. Mahlangu J, Ahuja S, Cockrell E, et al. FRONTIER5 device handling and patient-reported outcomes. Oral presentation presented at the Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis 2025; June 21–25 2025; Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C., US. Session code 13786. A Research Study Looking at How Safe it is to Switch From Emicizumab to Mim8 in People With Haemophilia A (FRONTIER5). Last accessed May 2025. Available at MedlinePlus. Hemophilia. Last accessed May 2025. Available at Iorio A, Stonebraker JS, Chambost H, et al. Establishing the Prevalence and Prevalence at Birth of Hemophilia in Males: A Meta-analytic Approach Using National Registries. Ann Intern Med. 2019;171:540-546. Kim JY, You CW. 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Novo Nordisk A/S: Mim8 prophylaxis treatment shown to be well-tolerated when switching from emicizumab in people with haemophilia A in new phase 3 data presented at the ISTH 2025 Congress
New FRONTIER5 data show that a direct switch to investigational Mim8 (denecimig) prophylaxis treatment from emicizumab, without the need for a washout period, was well-tolerated with no safety concerns in adults and adolescents with haemophilia A, with or without inhibitors1. Switching to Mim8 led to a sustained increase in thrombin generation into the normal range, but without causing thrombin levels that might pose a thrombotic risk1. FRONTIER5 Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) assessment found the Mim8 pen-injector easy to use, with strong user preference over their emicizumab injection system2. These results add to the overall safety profile of Mim8 based on the FRONTIER clinical trial Denmark, 22 June 2025 – Novo Nordisk today presented results from the phase 3b FRONTIER5 trial showing that a direct switch to investigational Mim8 (denecimig) prophylaxis from emicizumab treatment, without a washout period or Mim8 loading dose, was well-tolerated with no safety concerns in adults and adolescents living with haemophilia A, with or without inhibitors1. Additionally, a FRONTIER5 Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) assessment found the Mim8 pen-injector easy to use, with an overall strong user preference for the pen-injector compared to the previous emicizumab injection system2,3. The results were presented at the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) Congress in Washington, D.C. In the study, the first Mim8 maintenance dose was administered on the next planned emicizumab dosing day. Patients were given the option of switching to once-monthly, once every two weeks or once-weekly dosing frequencies of Mim8, regardless of their prior dosing frequency1,3. Steady-state Mim8 concentration was achieved by Week 16, and emicizumab elimination was completed by Week 261. Switching to Mim8 led to a sustained increase in thrombin peak levels without an exaggerated thrombin response1. 'Continuous prophylactic coverage is critical to avoiding breakthrough bleeds in people living with haemophilia; with new non-factor therapeutic options, many people could have hesitations about switching treatment options. These data demonstrate that switching to Mim8 from emicizumab can be done without requiring a washout period,' said Allison P. Wheeler, MD, Washington Center for Bleeding Disorders, Seattle, WA. 'This is critical in ensuring that individuals maintain continuous protection against bleeding events as we seek to help address the ongoing needs of people living with this complex disease.' The open-label phase 3b FRONTIER5 study consisted of 61 adults and adolescents, aged 12 years and older, with haemophilia A. Mim8 was well-tolerated with no safety concerns. No thromboembolic events, hypersensitivity reactions, or treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) leading to discontinuation were observed, and there was no clinical evidence of neutralising anti-Mim8 antibodies1. The PROs data from FRONTIER5 indicated a strong overall preference for the Mim8 pen-injector, with 97% (n=57/59) of patients reporting a 'very strong' or 'fairly strong' preference in comparison to their previous emicizumab injection system2. Of the participants who completed the Haemophilia Device Handling and Preference Assessment (HDHPA) questionnaire at week 26, 98% (n=58/59) found the Mim8 pen-injector 'very easy' or 'easy' to use, and 95% (n=56/59) found it 'much easier' or 'easier' compared with their previous administration method. All participants (100%) were 'extremely confident' or 'very confident' in using the pen-injector correctly, and most participants (83%; n=49/59) found it 'very easy' to inject the dose2. 'The FRONTIER5 safety and patient-reported outcomes data support Mim8 as a potential future treatment option for people living with haemophilia A and demonstrate our continued commitment to developing innovative treatment options for this community', said Stephanie Seremetis, chief medical officer and CVP for Haemophilia at Novo Nordisk. 'These results give valuable insights into haemophilia A management, highlight the feasibility of directly switching to Mim8 from emicizumab, and reveal a strong patient preference for the Mim8 pen-injector device.' Novo Nordisk expects to submit Mim8 for regulatory review during 2025. Data from the ongoing phase 3 FRONTIER programme will be disclosed at upcoming congresses and in publications in 2025 and 2026. About haemophiliaHaemophilia is a rare inherited bleeding disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, a process needed to stop bleeding4. It is estimated to affect approximately 1,125,000 people worldwide5. There are different types of haemophilia, which are characterised by the type of clotting factor protein that is defective or missing4. Haemophilia A is caused by a missing or defective clotting Factor VIII (FVIII), and haemophilia B is caused by a missing or defective clotting Factor IX4. Inhibitors are an immune system response to the clotting factors in replacement therapy. Currently, it is estimated that up to 30% of people living with severe haemophilia A develop inhibitors6 that can cause replacement therapies to stop working. About Mim8 Mim8 is an investigational FVIIIa mimetic bispecific antibody optimised with the aim to deliver improved potency and sustained efficacy across flexible dosing intervals up to once-monthly prophylaxis for people living with haemophilia A, with or without inhibitors7-10. Administered under the skin, Mim8 bridges Factor IXa and Factor X. This action replaces FVIII function, which helps restore the body's thrombin generation capacity into the normal range, helping blood to clot7,11. The use of Mim8 in people living with haemophilia A is investigational and not approved by regulatory authorities or available anywhere in the world. About the FRONTIER5 trialFRONTIER5 is a single-arm, open-label, 26-week, phase 3b trial evaluating the safety of switching from previous emicizumab prophylaxis treatment directly to Mim8 prophylaxis treatment using the Mim8 pen-injector in adults and adolescents with haemophilia A, with or without inhibitors3. The FRONTIER clinical programme investigates Mim8 as a prophylaxis treatment for people with haemophilia A, with or without inhibitors. This programme includes FRONTIER1, FRONTIER2, FRONTIER3, FRONTIER4 and FRONTIER53,12-15. About Novo Nordisk Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases built upon our heritage in diabetes. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 77,400 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. For more information, visit Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and YouTube. Contacts for further information Media: Ambre James-Brown +45 3079 9289abmo@ Liz Skrbkova (US)+1 609 917 0632lzsk@ Investors: Jacob Martin Wiborg Rode+45 3075 5956jrde@ Ida Schaap Melvold +45 3077 5649idmg@ Sina Meyer +45 3079 6656azey@ Max Ung+45 3077 6414 mxun@ Frederik Taylor Pitter +1 609 613 0568fptr@ _______________________ References Oldenberg J, Benson G, Chowdaryet P, et al. FRONTIER5 direct switch study: Safety of initiating Mim8 prophylaxis without washout of emicizumab. Oral presentation presented at the Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis 2025; June 21-25 2025; Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C., US. Session code 13686. Mahlangu J, Ahuja S, Cockrell E, et al. FRONTIER5 device handling and patient-reported outcomes. Oral presentation presented at the Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis 2025; June 21–25 2025; Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C., US. Session code 13786. A Research Study Looking at How Safe it is to Switch From Emicizumab to Mim8 in People With Haemophilia A (FRONTIER5). Available at: Last accessed: June 2025. MedlinePlus. Hemophilia. Available at: Last accessed: June 2025. Iorio A, Stonebraker JS, Chambost H, et al. Establishing the Prevalence and Prevalence at Birth of Hemophilia in Males: A Meta-analytic Approach Using National Registries. Ann Intern Med. 2019;171:540–546. doi: 10.7326/M19-1208. Kim JY, You CW. The prevalence and risk factors of inhibitor development of FVIII in previously treated patients with hemophilia A. Blood Res. 2019;54:204-209. doi: 10.5045/br.2019.54.3.204. Ostergaard H, Lund J, Greisen PJ, et al. A factor VIIIa-mimetic bispecific antibody, Mim8, ameliorates bleeding upon severe vascular challenge in hemophilia A mice. Blood. 2021;138:1258-1268. doi: 10.1182/blood.2020010331. Mancuso EM, et al. Efficacy and safety of Mim8 prophylaxis in adults and adolescents with hemophilia A with or without inhibitors: Phase 3, open-label, randomized, controlled FRONTIER2 study. Abstract presented at the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) 2024 Congress. Kenet G, et al. Patient- and caregiver-reported outcomes with subcutaneous Mim8 prophylaxis in paediatric patients with haemophilia A with or without factor VIII inhibitors: phase 3 FRONTIER3 study. Abstract presented at the European Association for Haemophilia and Allied Disorders (EAHAD) 2025 Annual Congress. Session 6. Chowdary P, Banchev AM, Kavakli K, et al. Safety and Efficacy of Mim8 Prophylaxis Administered Once Every Two Weeks for Patients with Hemophilia A with or without Inhibitors: Interim Analysis of the FRONTIER4 Open-Label Extension Study. Abstract presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) 2024 Annual Congress. Session: 322. U.S. National Library of Medicine. F8 gene. MedlinePlus Genetics. Available at Last accessed: June 2025. A Research Study Investigating Mim8 in People With Haemophilia A (FRONTIER1). Available at: Last accessed: June 2025. A Research Study Investigating Mim8 in Adults and Adolescents With Haemophilia A With or Without Inhibitors. Available at: Last accessed: June 2025. A Research Study Looking at Mim8 in Children With Haemophilia A With or Without Inhibitors. Available at: Last accessed: June 2025. A Research Study Looking at Long-term Treatment With Mim8 in People With Haemophilia A (FRONTIER4). Available at: Last accessed: June 2025. 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