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Harnessing the GLP-1R medicine wave
As a promising treatment for type 2 diabetes and obesity, based on key trial data, the market for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) therapies looks set to generate major sales up to 2030.
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First-of-a-kind trial holds promise for obesity and pre-diabetes treatment
The treatment reduces the risk of progression to type 2 diabetes and supports long-term maintenance of weight loss in adults with pre-diabetes and obesity or who are overweight, data indicates.
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From biologics to small molecules – the shift in biopharma’s revenue growth
Biopharma companies that experienced strong revenue growth due to COVID-19 drug sales have been overtaken by companies that developed obesity drugs in 2023, GlobalData suggests.
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Innovative small molecule shows promise in obesity
The GLP-1 receptor agonist demonstrated good safety and tolerability in both healthy and overweight/obese adult participants, the Phase I study found.
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New US fill finish facility receives $4.1 billion investment
Novo Nordisk plans to allocate $6.8 billion towards production to expand its overall US manufacturing capacity.
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Major manufacturing investment to support API production for tirzepatide
Eli Lilly and Company has committed the largest US investment in synthetic medicine active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing.
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2024 Pharmaceutical industry trends – discover the latest pharma quality and manufacturing trends
Some of the most sought-after human experiences are health and happiness. Although pharmaceutical companies cannot determine personal happiness, they are working to improve personal health outcomes that can tip the scale. The demand for personalised medicines, cell and gene therapies, hyperresponsive and patient-centric healthcare, real-world data fuelled by artificial intelligence…
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New approach for synthesis of oligonucleotide conjugates
Researchers from Aarhus University and Novo Nordisk have discovered a new synthesis method for oligonucleotide conjugates, marking a step forward in development of more targeted RNA medicines.
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MHRA authorises Mounjaro for weight management
The UK MHRA has authorised Eli Lilly's Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for weight loss and weight management in adults.
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Roche to advance novel obesity and diabetes treatments
The assets Roche will gain rights to through its planned acquisition of Carmot Therapeutics include several incretin treatments with best-in-class potential in obesity and diabetes.
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Eli Lilly reveals plans for new high-tech parenteral manufacturing site
Once operational in 2027, Eli Lilly’s new $2.5 billion German manufacturing site will play a vital role in supporting the company’s incretin supply.
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CHMP’s September 2023 meeting highlights
In its September 2023 meeting, the EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) recommended nine medicines for approval and the extension of therapeutic indications for 11 medicines.
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Semaglutide weight loss injection launched in UK
Following Novo Nordisk’s announcement that its Wegovy injection for obesity demonstrated a 20 percent reduction in major adverse cardiovascular outcomes, the pharma giant has launched the semaglutide treatment in the UK.
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Eli Lilly therapeutic shows potential in thyroid cancer
The first randomised trial comparing efficacy of a highly selective RET-kinase inhibitor with multikinase inhibitors (MKIs) in advanced medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) has delivered promising results.
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Lilly completes biopharma acquisitions
Lilly expands its portfolio of treatments for cardiometabolic diseases with acquisition of Versanis Bio and Sigilon Therapeutics.
