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FDA Approves New Type 2 Diabetes Injection Mounjaro + US Reports First Case of Monkeypox – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 62

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In this episode, Ayesha discussed the FDA approval of Eli Lilly’s diabetes injection Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes This is a great advancement in the diabetes space as Mounjaro is a first-in-class medicine that targets the activity of two hormones involved in hunger and blood sugar control (GLP-1 and GIP).

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GLP-1 Agonists for Diabetes: Mounjaro Versus Ozempic

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Since Mounjaro’s May US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, sales of the drug have skyrocketed beyond initial expectations owing to patient demand and a temporary shortage of Novo’s Ozempic. GIP is a metabolic hormone that promotes insulin secretion and also weakly inhibits gastric acid secretion to suppress appetite.

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Lumos Pharma’s Patient-Centric Strategy for Rare Disease Drug Development

XTalks

Pediatric growth hormone deficiency (PGHD) is one such condition, affecting a child’s growth and development. This rare endocrine disorder, characterized by inadequate secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland, has profound impacts on physical and sometimes cognitive development.

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

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Mounjaro has thus taken off stronger than expected, surpassing Wall Street sales forecasts during the third quarter. Mounjaro was approved this summer as a Type 2 diabetes treatment and is the first diabetes drug with dual action, targeting two hormones involved in insulin production and appetite (GIP and GLP-1).

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LegitScript Finds 1200 Percent Increase in Problematic Ads for Compounded GLP-1 Meds

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The meteoric rise in the popularity of GLP-1 medications has created a breeding ground for online scams and the sale of unauthorized products,” said LegitScript CEO Scott Roth in a press release.

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Bayer to strengthen global Pharmaceuticals production network

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The company’s Supply Center in Berlin will be transformed into a Center of Excellence for parenterals, and the Supply Center in Leverkusen into a Center of Excellence for non-hormonal solids. The Supply Center Bergkamen will become a Center of Excellence for contrast media and hormone products while expanding capacities for therapeutics.

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Top 15 Diabetes Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Sales Statistics

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Diabetes remains a critical global challenge, affecting millions of lives and commanding significant attention from the medical, life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors. Read on to learn more about the top 15 diabetes drugs in 2023, based on 2022 sales statistics. mL subcutaneous solution (2 mg/1.5 billion in Q4 2022.

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