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LG Chem’s new drug for obesity receives additional orphan drug designation by US FDA
News | June 16, 2022

LG Chem’s new drug for obesity receives additional orphan drug designation by US FDA

With this designation, LG Chem will receive benefits such as exclusive sales rights in the US market for seven years, subsidies and tax cuts for clinical testing costs in the US, and preliminary consulting support related to development


Lilly's tirzepatide delivered up to 22.5% weight loss in adults with obesity
Biotech | April 29, 2022

Lilly's tirzepatide delivered up to 22.5% weight loss in adults with obesity

Participants taking tirzepatide lost up to 52 lb. (24 kg) in this 72-week phase 3 study


Sun Pharma gets DCGI nod to launch generic Semaglutide injection for weight loss in India
Drug Approval | January 24, 2026

Sun Pharma gets DCGI nod to launch generic Semaglutide injection for weight loss in India

Company to launch product after the expiry of semaglutide patent in India


Lupin and Galenicum ink license and supply agreement for semaglutide in 23 countries
News | January 21, 2026

Lupin and Galenicum ink license and supply agreement for semaglutide in 23 countries

Galenicum will oversee development, manufacturing and supply, while Lupin will handle regulatory submissions, approvals, and commercialization and distribution of Semaglutide across 23 countries globally


FDA finds no clear link between popular diabetes, weight-loss drugs and suicidal thoughts
News | January 16, 2026

FDA finds no clear link between popular diabetes, weight-loss drugs and suicidal thoughts

The FDA also noted that current prescribing information for GLP-1 RAs already includes warnings about the risk of suicidal thoughts


Biocon Biologics to introduce three new oncology biosimilars, eyes $75 billion market opportunity
News | January 08, 2026

Biocon Biologics to introduce three new oncology biosimilars, eyes $75 billion market opportunity

The new assets expand Biocon Biologics’ already robust oncology portfolio, which now includes 17 cancer therapies


Ascletis Pharma gets FDA nod for Phase II diabetes trial of oral GLP-1 drug
Clinical Trials | January 08, 2026

Ascletis Pharma gets FDA nod for Phase II diabetes trial of oral GLP-1 drug

The trial’s primary endpoint is the mean change in HbA1c from baseline, while secondary endpoints include changes in fasting blood glucose, body weight, and overall safety


MetaVia’s DA-1726 shows breakthrough weight loss in Phase 1 trial
Biotech | January 07, 2026

MetaVia’s DA-1726 shows breakthrough weight loss in Phase 1 trial

Fasting glucose improved by 12.3 mg/dL, while liver stiffness dropped 23.7%, signaling a direct hepatic benefit


Wegovy pill marks first GLP-1 weight-loss medicine in oral form
News | January 06, 2026

Wegovy pill marks first GLP-1 weight-loss medicine in oral form

The approval introduces a needle-free alternative to injectable GLP-1 therapies


FDA nod to first new motion sickness drug in 40 years
Clinical Trials | January 04, 2026

FDA nod to first new motion sickness drug in 40 years

The approval is supported by data from three pivotal clinical trials