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The P-III trial evaluated CagriSema (SC; QW), a fixed-dose combination of cagrilintide & semaglutide, at two dose levels (2.4mg/2.4mg & 1mg/1mg) vs semaglutide (2.4 & 1mg), cagrilintide (2.4mg) alone, & PBO in 2,728 pts with T2D inadequately controlled with metformin ± an SGLT2 inhibitor
At 68wks., CagriSema (2.4/2.4mg) outperformed semaglutide (2.4mg), reducing HbA1c by…
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2025 pharma M&A was defined by fewer but more transformational deals, with companies prioritizing commercial-stage assets, late-stage pipelines, and platform technologies capable of reshaping long-term growth and strengthening core therapeutic franchises
The year’s momentum was led by three standout transactions, J&J’s $14.6B acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies, Novartis’ $12B deal for Avidity Biosciences, and Merck’s…
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FDA has approved Wegovy (25mg, QD, PO) for weight loss, chronic weight management & major adverse CV events risk reduction in adults with obesity/overweight; US availability expected in early Jan 2026. Regulatory filing is made to the EMA & other authorities in H2’25
Approval was based on the P-IIIb (OASIS 4) trial assessing oral…
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The U.S. FDA has accepted the NDA for Novo's CagriSema (cagrilintide 2.4mg + semaglutide 2.4mg) to support long-term weight loss & maintenance in adults with obesity or overweight & ≥1 related comorbidity, alongside lifestyle intervention
NDA was supported by the P-III (REDEFINE 1) trial assessing CagriSema (QW) vs semaglutide 2.4mg alone, cagrilintide 2.4mg alone,…
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The US FDA has received an sNDA for a higher dose of Wegovy (7.2mg semaglutide) along with lifestyle intervention for chronic weight management in adults with obesity, with sNDA to be reviewed under CNPV program
sNDA was supported by 72wk. STEP UP trial assessing Wegovy (7.2mg, QW) vs Wegovy (2.4mg) & PBO alongside lifestyle intervention in 1,407 obese…
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In 2025, the global Prescription Drugs market is projected to generate an impressive $1.13T, with steady annual growth of 3.94% expected through 2030, ultimately reaching $1.37T. Leading the pack is Keytruda, securing the first position with $29.48B, closely followed by Ozempic at $28.18B, and Eliquis, which recorded $20.69B in global sales. Fourth position is…
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Metsera announced entering into an amended merger agreement with Pfizer to acquire Metsera for up to $86.25 per share, including $65.60 in cash and a contingent value right of up to $20.65
Metsera’s Board of Directors noted that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission had raised potential antitrust concerns regarding Novo Nordisk’s proposed structure
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The post hoc analysis of P-III (REDEFINE 1) trial assessed CagriSema (cagrilintide 2.4mg & semaglutide 2.4mg) vs PBO & individual components effects on CV risk factors in 3,417 obese/overweight pts with ≥1 obesity-related comorbidities, & without T2D
Trial showed CagriSema reduced systolic BP by -10.9 mmHg over 68wks. (vs -8.8 with semaglutide, & -2.1 with PBO),…
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Metsera has declared Novo Nordisk’s unsolicited ~$9B acquisition proposal, valuing shares up to $77.75, as a “Superior Company Proposal” than its existing Pfizer Merger Agreement
The 2-step proposal incl. an initial $56.5/share cash payment & issuance of non-voting preferred stock for 50% of Metsera’s share capital, followed by a CVR of ~$21.25/share in cash…
Novo Nordisk Enters ~$2.1B Deal with Omeros to Advance Zaltenibart for Rare Blood & Kidney Disorders
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Novo Nordisk has entered into a definitive asset purchase & license agreement with Omeros to develop zaltenibart (MASP-3 inhibitor) for rare blood & kidney disorders, while Omeros retains certain rights to other preclinical MASP-3 programs, incl. small-molecule MASP-3 inhibitors for select indications
As per the deal, Novo will receive exclusive global rights to develop…

