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…

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Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals Initiates P-III (GRADUAL-3) Trial of Bofanglutide for Weight Management

Shots: Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals has initiated a P-III (GRADUAL-3) study of bofanglutide (GZR18) in adults with obesity or overweight The trial will assess the safety & efficacy of bofanglutide (SC, Q4W) in obese or overweight pts for 24wks., while evaluating the change and the percentage change from baseline in body weight at 24wk. as…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 28, 2025

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Novo Nordisk Reports the US FDA’s sNDA Submission for Higher Wegovy Dose for Weight Management

Shots: 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…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 27, 2025

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Innovent Biologics Reports P-III (GLORY-2) Trial Data on Mazdutide for Obesity

Shots: The P-III (GLORY-2) trial assessed mazdutide (9mg) plus lifestyle intervention vs PBO in 462 Chinese adults with obesity (BMI ≥30kg/m²), incl. 16% with T2D, with an NDA submission to the NMPA planned in the near term Trial met its 1EP, showing continuous weight loss with no plateau through Wk. 60, with pts achieving a…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 20, 2025

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Fangzhou Joins Forces with Innovent Biologics for AI-Driven Metabolic & Weight Management Solutions

Shots: Fangzhou has partnered with Innovent Biologics to combine digital health services with novel therapies in metabolic diseases & weight management Collaboration will integrate Fangzhou’s AI-driven H2H healthcare ecosystem with Innovent’s pipeline, incl. Mazdutide, & leverage Fangzhou’s XS Core AI large language model powering 5 AI tools: AI Medication Finder, AI Health Manager, AI Doctor…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 10, 2025

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Eli Lilly Reported the Data from P-III (ACHIEVE-1) Trial Evaluating an Oral GLP-1, Orforglipron

Shots: The P-III (ACHIEVE-1) trial assessed orforglipron vs PBO in T2D adults (n=559) having inadequate glycemic control with diet & exercise alone; subjects started at 1mg QD, with dose escalation at every Q4W till assigned doses of 3, 12mg (via 1, 3 & 6mg), or 36mg (via 1, 3, 6, 12, & 24mg) Trial met…

ByPrince GiriApril 18, 2025

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Zealand Pharma and Roche enter a ~$5.3B Deal to Co-Develop and Commercialize Petrelintide for Weight Management

Shots: Zealand Pharma & Roche will develop & market petrelintide & its products incl. petrelintide + CT-388 (Roche’s asset) in the US & EU for weight loss, with Roche obtaining exclusive marketing rights in the rest of the world Zealand will handle ~50% marketing in the US & EU with opt-in/out rights under specific…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 12, 2025

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Steffen-Sebastian Bolz, CSO of Aphaia Pharma Shares Insights from the P-II Study for Chronic Weight Management in Individuals with Obesity

Shots: Steffen shared the details of the first patient enrolled in the P-II study of Aphaia Pharma’s lead product APH-012 to induce weight loss in individuals with obesity He briefed the PharmaShots team about the study design of the P-II trial and also elaborated on the results from the P-I study The interview shows how…

BySenior EditorFebruary 27, 2023

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

Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals Initiates P-III (GRADUAL-3) Trial of Bofanglutide for Weight Management

Novo Nordisk Reports the US FDA’s sNDA Submission for Higher Wegovy Dose for Weight Management

Innovent Biologics Reports P-III (GLORY-2) Trial Data on Mazdutide for Obesity

Fangzhou Joins Forces with Innovent Biologics for AI-Driven Metabolic & Weight Management Solutions

Eli Lilly Reported the Data from P-III (ACHIEVE-1) Trial Evaluating an Oral GLP-1, Orforglipron

Zealand Pharma and Roche enter a ~$5.3B Deal to Co-Develop and Commercialize Petrelintide for Weight Management

Steffen-Sebastian Bolz, CSO of Aphaia Pharma Shares Insights from the P-II Study for Chronic Weight Management in Individuals with Obesity

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