article thumbnail

Lilly’s new drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide ) wins US FDA approval

pharmaphorum

GLP-1 and GIP are hormones involved in blood sugar control and Mounjaro, a first-in-class medicine that activates both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, demonstrated improved blood sugar control. It was also compared to a placebo, a GLP-1 receptor agonist (semaglutide) and two long-acting insulin analogues. more than insulin degludec and 1.0%

article thumbnail

Camurus Shares Positive Phase III Results from Acromegaly Trial

XTalks

Sweden-based biotech Camurus shared positive Phase III trial data for CAM2029, one of its lead candidates, in patients with the rare hormonal disorder acromegaly. Octreotide is a synthetic analog of somatostatin, a hormone in the body that inhibits the release of several other hormones, including growth hormone (GH), glucagon and insulin.

Trials 59
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Top 15 Diabetes Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Sales Statistics

XTalks

Ozempic (Semaglutide) Ozempic sales in 2022: $8.713 billion Company/Developer: Novo Nordisk Date of first FDA approval: December 5, 2017 Indications Ozempic is FDA-approved for: Type 2 diabetes Price of Ozempic: $1,029 for 1.5 Read on to learn more about the top 15 diabetes drugs in 2023, based on 2022 sales statistics.

Sales 52
article thumbnail

FDA Warns About Compounded Versions of Ozempic and Wegovy

XTalks

Semaglutide acts as a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, mimicking the GLP-1 hormone released in the gastrointestinal tract after eating. GLP-1 stimulates insulin production, thus reducing blood glucose levels, and it interacts with the brain to suppress appetite and create a feeling of fullness.

article thumbnail

Efruxifermin Combined with GLP-1RA Shows Clinical Efficacy in MASH, Study Reveals

XTalks

Efruxifermin is a novel Fc-FGF21 fusion protein designed to emulate the activity of native FGF21, an endogenous hormone that regulates metabolism and alleviates cellular stress. It not only reduces liver fat and inflammation but can also reverse fibrosis, enhance insulin sensitivity and improve lipid profiles.

Insulin 52
article thumbnail

Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic Shortage Spurs Demand for Eli Lilly’s Diabetes Injection Mounjaro

XTalks

Demand for Lilly’s GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist Mounjaro is also rising because of high patient demand since the drug’s May 13 FDA approval and expanding insurance coverage. Mounjaro has thus taken off stronger than expected, surpassing Wall Street sales forecasts during the third quarter.

Sales 98
article thumbnail

Eli Lilly’s Tirzepatide Shows Promise in Treating Fatty Liver Disease

XTalks

There are currently no FDA-approved drug therapies for MASH, and the disease is characterized by excess fat accumulation and inflammation in the liver, which leads to liver scarring or fibrosis. It has been approved for treating diabetes and obesity.