Lilly's Mounjaro (tirzepatide) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for the Treatment of Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
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- The approval was based on the P-III (SURPASS) program that consists of (SURPASS-1/2/3/4/5) evaluating Mounjaro (5/10/15mg) as monothx. & as an add-on therapy vs Semaglutide, insulin glargine & insulin degludec in patients with T2D. The therapy is expected to be available in the US in the coming wks.
- The results showed avg. A1C reductions b/w 1.8% & 2.1% for Mounjaro 5mg & b/w 1.7% & 2.4% for 10 & 15mg dose while greater weight reductions in a 2EPs in all studies
- Tirzepatide is under regulatory review in the EU, Japan & multiple other countries. The company will engage with insurers, health systems & providers to offer patients access to Mounjaro & plans to offer a Mounjaro savings card to qualified patients
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