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Regeneron's GLP-1/GIP obesity drug succeeds in late-stage trial
Regeneron's dual GLP-1/GIP obesity shot, licensed from Hansoh Pharma, achieved phase 3 weight-loss results that come close to those of Lilly's Zepbound, but with better GI tolerability.
Novo, Hims reach deal to sell GLP-1 drugs together
The agreement ends a messy dispute that began when the telehealth firm attempted to sell a compounded form of Novo’s Wegovy pill at a cheaper price.
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Roche, Zealand tout the tolerability of their amylin obesity drug
The Roche–Zealand amylin obesity drug, petrelintide, delivered up to 10.7% weight loss in a phase 2 obesity trial with a "placebo-like tolerability" profile, the companies say.
Lilly rolls out Employer Connect to close obesity coverage gaps
Eli Lilly debuts Employer Connect, a direct-to-employer platform that helps companies make its GLP-1 obesity drug, Zepbound, more affordable and accessible for employees.
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Eli Lilly rolls out monthly multidose Zepbound pens on LillyDirect
Eli Lilly has launched a more convenient way to take its blockbuster weight loss therapy, Zepbound, with its multi-use KwikPen, which holds four weekly doses in a single device.
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U.S. drug pricing pressures rise amid policy shifts, P&R delays
U.S. policy shifts, trade tensions and delays in pricing and reimbursement processes are the top challenges facing the pharmaceutical industry this year, a GlobalData survey finds.
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Merck, Mayo Clinic launch AI-driven drug discovery partnership
Merck and Mayo Clinic team up on AI-powered drug discovery, combining Merck's AI and ML tools with Mayo's Platform architecture and clinical datasets to drive early development decisions.
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Lilly's Zepbound–Taltz combo wins again in obesity, psoriasis study
Eli Lilly’s late-stage psoriasis study shows promising results for combining its obesity drug Zepbound with Taltz, potentially setting the stage for expanded approval.
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Viking Therapeutics pushes GLP-1/GIP obesity pill to phase 3
Viking Therapeutics is progressing the oral version of its leading drug candidate, VK2736, into phase 3 testing this year, following a mid-stage win.
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AstraZeneca's GLP-1 pill succeeds in two mid-stage trials
AstraZeneca is moving its GLP-1 pill, elecoglipron, into phase 3 development after revealing positive results from two mid-stage studies, with final readouts slated for June.
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5 emerging AI/ML trends in clinical research
Emerging AI and machine learning tools are reshaping clinical research as trial sponsors continue to grapple with rising costs, lengthy timelines and low success rates.
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5 trends defining the next wave of life sciences M&A
As the market rebounds, five key trends are shaping the next wave of mergers and acquisitions in the life sciences industry.
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GLP-1 drugs primed for FDA approval in 2026
With Pharma titans Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk continuing to duke it out for control of the GLP-1 market, both are seeking FDA approval for new drugs this year.
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Blurring the line between GLP-1 compounders, counterfeiters
Weak regulatory oversight has allowed 503A compounding facilities to abuse customization rules, blurring the line between GLP-1 compounders and unregulated drug manufacturers.