Novo Nordisk Reports EC Approval of Higher Injectable Wegovy Dose for Weight Management

Shots: The EC has approved a higher maintenance dose of Wegovy (7.2mg semaglutide; QW) for chronic weight management in adults with obesity across 27 EU countries Assessed in STEP UP trial (1,407 adults without diabetes) & STEP UP T2D (512 adults with obesity & T2D) trial, Wegovy 7.2mg achieved 21% mean weight loss vs ~2%…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 18, 2026

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Pfizer Reports P-IIb (VESPER-3) Trial Results on PF’3944 in Weight Management

Shots: Assessing PF’3944 (QW titration to QM) in obese/overweight pts without T2D, the trial randomized pts to Arm 1 (0.4mg QW/ 0.8mg QW/ 3.2mg QM), Arm 2 (0.8mg QW/ 3.2mg QM), Arm 3 (0.4mg QW/ 0.8mg QW/ 1.2mg QW/ 4.8mg QM), Arm 4 (0.6mg QW/ 1.2mg QW/ 4.8mg QM), or Arm 5 (PBO) Trial met…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 4, 2026

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Novo Nordisk Reports P-III (REIMAGINE 2) Trial Data on CagriSema for Type 2 Diabetes

Shots: 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…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 3, 2026

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CSPC Pharmaceutical and AstraZeneca Seal ~$18.5B Long-Acting Peptide Deal for Obesity

Shots: CSPC has entered a strategic collaboration & license deal with AZ to develop long-acting peptides, using CSPC’s sustained-release delivery tech platform & AI-driven peptide drug discovery platform As per the deal, the Group will collaborate with AZ on novel peptide discovery & long-acting delivery, while AZ will gain exclusive global rights (excl. Greater China)…

ByRidhi RastogiJanuary 30, 2026

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Roche Reports Positive P-II Results of Dual GLP-1/GIP Agonist CT-388 in Obesity

Shots: Roche reported positive topline results from the P-II (CT388-103) study evaluating CT-388, an investigational dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist, for the treatment of obesity Once-weekly CT-388 (SC) achieved a statistically significant PBO-adjusted weight loss of 22.5% (p<0.001; efficacy estimand) at 48 wks. at the highest dose (24 mg), with no weight-loss plateau observed; 54% of…

ByPrince GiriJanuary 28, 2026

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Ascletis Reports First Participants Dosing in US P-II Study of ASC30 for Type 2 Diabetes

Shots: Ascletis Pharma reported that the first participants have been dosed in a US 13-week P-II study of ASC30, an oral small-molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist, for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, with topline data expected in Q3’26 The study will enroll ~100 pts and evaluate ASC30’s effects on HbA1c as a 1EP, and…

ByPrince GiriJanuary 27, 2026

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Eli Lilly Reports P-IIIb (TOGETHER-PsA) Trial on Taltz + Zepbound for Psoriatic Arthritis and Obesity or Overweight

Shots: Eli Lilly has reported P-IIIb (TOGETHER-PsA) trial assessing concomitant Taltz (ixekizumab) & Zepbound (tirzepatide) vs Taltz alone in 271 adults with active PsA & obesity or overweight with ≥1 weight-related condition Trial met its 1EP, with 31.7% of pts achieving ACR50 & ≥10% weight loss at Wk. 36 vs 0.8%, & met a key…

ByRidhi RastogiJanuary 9, 2026

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Ascletis Pharma Receives the US FDA IND Clearance to Initiate P-II Trial of ASC30 for Type 2 Diabetes

Shots: FDA has granted IND clearance to initiate its P-II trial of ASC30 (40, 60 & 80mg) vs PBO in ~100 pts with type 2 diabetes mellitus, with enrolment expected to begin in Q1’26 Trial will assess mean change in HbA1c up to 13wks. as 1EP & 2EPs will incl. mean change in fasting blood…

ByRidhi RastogiJanuary 5, 2026

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Novo Nordisk Reports the US FDA Approval of Oral Wegovy for Weight Management

Shots: 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…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 24, 2025

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Novo Nordisk Reports the US FDA’s NDA Submission of CagriSema for Weight Management

Shots: 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,…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 19, 2025

Novo Nordisk Reports EC Approval of Higher Injectable Wegovy Dose for Weight Management

Pfizer Reports P-IIb (VESPER-3) Trial Results on PF’3944 in Weight Management

Novo Nordisk Reports P-III (REIMAGINE 2) Trial Data on CagriSema for Type 2 Diabetes

CSPC Pharmaceutical and AstraZeneca Seal ~$18.5B Long-Acting Peptide Deal for Obesity

Roche Reports Positive P-II Results of Dual GLP-1/GIP Agonist CT-388 in Obesity

Ascletis Reports First Participants Dosing in US P-II Study of ASC30 for Type 2 Diabetes

Eli Lilly Reports P-IIIb (TOGETHER-PsA) Trial on Taltz + Zepbound for Psoriatic Arthritis and Obesity or Overweight

Ascletis Pharma Receives the US FDA IND Clearance to Initiate P-II Trial of ASC30 for Type 2 Diabetes

Novo Nordisk Reports the US FDA Approval of Oral Wegovy for Weight Management

Novo Nordisk Reports the US FDA’s NDA Submission of CagriSema for Weight Management

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