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Lilly launches Mounjaro (tirzepatide), offers new treatment option for obesity and type 2 diabetes

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Eli Lilly and Company (India) announced the launch of Mounjaro in single-dose vial presentation following the marketing authorisation from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). Mounjaro is also indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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STAT+: The end of compounded GLP-1 copies leaves many patients in a ‘lose-lose’ position

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  Blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs — such as Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro — are no longer deemed by regulators to be in shortage, so compounding pharmacies and the telehealth companies they work with must stop offering copies of the treatments.   Some have disappeared altogether.

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Race for approval of first oral GLP-1R drug in obesity intensifies with four in phase III trials: GlobalData

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This alarming trend presents a lucrative opportunity for drugmakers. The company’s Phase III product Rybelsus, already FDA approved for cardiovascular risk factors and type 2 diabetes, is being positioned for a label expansion to include obesity. The success of GLP-1R-targeting drugs highlights their viability as a treatment approach.

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IA-2A positivity could help develop effective intervention strategies in type 1 diabetes progression: GlobalData

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A recent study published in Springer Medizin has identified insulinoma-associated protein 2 autoantibody (IA-2A) positivity as a significant biomarker for disease progression in individuals at risk of type 1 diabetes (T1D). per cent, increasing from $2.2 billion in 2023 to $9.9 per cent, increasing from $2.2 billion in 2023 to $9.9

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STAT+: Off-the-shelf stem cell therapy for type 1 diabetes continues to show positive results

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Twelve people with type 1 diabetes who received an investigational off-the-shelf stem cell therapy were able to produce their own insulin and keep healthy blood glucose levels for at least one year, Vertex Pharmaceuticals said Friday. After three months, none of them suffered severe bouts of low blood sugar.

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AI-driven drug discovery, precision medicine, and sustainable manufacturing can redefine the pharma industry

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Collaborative R&D models and partnerships also present an opportunity for Indian pharma companies to mitigate the risks and costs of innovation. For example, companies like Biocon and Cipla have introduced affordable biosimilars and cost-effective versions of critical treatments for conditions such as diabetes and cancer.

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Akums launches Dapagliflozin + Pioglitazone tablets for type 2 diabetes

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Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals has launched Dapagliflozin + Pioglitazone tablets, a combination therapy for the management of type 2 diabetes. Approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), this formulation is designed to address challenges associated with conventional diabetes treatments.