LG Chem initiates phase 2 clinical trials in patients with defects in MC4R pathway causing obesity and hyperphagia

LG Chem is making progress in the development of the world's first oral treatment for rare forms of obesity.

Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly record growth in Q2 driven by obesity, diabetes drug sales

Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 Ozempic has reported a YoY increase in revenue from $2.1 billion to $3.2 billion

Market success of Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug likely to be delayed in Japan, says GlobalData

In March 2023, Japan’s Ministry of Health and Labor Welfare approved Novo Nordisk’s once-weekly subcutaneous glucagon-like peptide-1

Boehringer Ingelheim and Zealand Pharma Phase II trial with survodutide shows nearly 19% weight loss in people with obesity

Survodutide has a novel mechanism of action (agonism of the dual GCG/GLP-1 receptors) that may have direct effects on energy expenditure in the liver in addition to decreasing appetite

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

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

EMA backs higher-dose Wegovy, clearing path for greater weight loss option in Europe

OTR Therapeutics and Zealand Pharma join forces to target metabolic diseases

The companies aim to expand treatment options for millions living with metabolic disorders

Lilly to invest $6 billion in Huntsville manufacturing hub

The new site will produce next-generation synthetic medicine active pharmaceutical ingredients

Gan & Lee Pharma launches Phase 3 trial of once-monthly weight-loss jab