Feb 25, 2026
The global precision medicine market reached $98.87 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at 14.8% CAGR through 2033, driven by genomic sequencing advances, chronic disease prevalence, and AI-driven diagnostics adoption.
Feb 25, 2026
Indian drugmaker Dr Reddy's Laboratories is preparing to launch its generic semaglutide injection under the brand name Obeda in March 2026, as patent protection expires in India. The company plans to price it up to 60% below branded products.
Feb 25, 2026
Medtronic's diabetes unit MiniMed is seeking up to $7.86 billion valuation in its U.S. IPO while cutting 81 jobs at its Northridge facility ahead of the planned separation into a standalone publicly traded company.
Feb 24, 2026
Metabolic and bariatric surgery provides greater cardiovascular protection than GLP-1 receptor agonists in individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes, with a 52% relative risk reduction in major adverse cardiac events and all-cause mortality.
Feb 24, 2026
Novo Nordisk plans to slash U.S. list prices for Wegovy and Ozempic by up to 50% starting January 2027, while securing European Commission approval for a new 7.2 mg dosage of Wegovy.
Feb 24, 2026
Drug discovery outsourcing, preparative chromatography, and Latin America point-of-care diagnostics markets are forecast to grow at CAGRs between 7.5% and 8.2% through 2031, driven by biologics expansion and chronic disease prevalence.
Feb 24, 2026
Novo Nordisk's next-generation obesity drug CagriSema achieved 23% weight reduction compared to 25.5% for Eli Lilly's tirzepatide in an 84-week trial, causing Novo shares to fall 15% and raising questions about its competitive position.
Feb 24, 2026
Eli Lilly reported Q4 2025 EPS of $7.54 versus $6.67 expected and projected 2026 revenue of $80-83 billion. Mounjaro revenue surged 110% to $7.4B while Zepbound jumped 123% to $4.2B in Q4.
Feb 23, 2026
Microdosing GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy has emerged as a weight-loss trend, but health experts warn there is no scientific data supporting the practice and caution about potential safety risks.
Feb 23, 2026
CagriSema demonstrated 23% weight loss in the REDEFINE 4 trial but failed to meet its primary endpoint of non-inferiority compared to tirzepatide's 25.5% weight loss. The company submitted an FDA application in December 2025 based on earlier pivotal trials.
Feb 23, 2026
Novo Nordisk's experimental weight loss drug CagriSema achieved 23% weight loss after 84 weeks compared to 25.5% with Eli Lilly's tirzepatide in a head-to-head Phase 3 trial, sending Novo shares down 15% in Copenhagen.
Feb 20, 2026
Novo Nordisk's next-generation obesity drug CagriSema achieved 23% weight reduction compared to 25.5% for Eli Lilly's tirzepatide in an 84-week trial, sending Novo shares down 15% and erasing over $400 billion in market value since 2024.
Feb 20, 2026
Scientists at Gladstone Institutes have discovered why living at high altitude reduces diabetes risk: red blood cells absorb large amounts of glucose in low oxygen environments. A drug mimicking this effect reversed diabetes in mice.
Feb 18, 2026
Eli Lilly is developing multiple next-generation obesity treatments, including oral GLP-1 drug orforglipron expected to launch in Q2 2026, as competition intensifies in a market projected to reach $95 billion by 2030.
Feb 17, 2026
Novo Nordisk sues telehealth companies over compounded weight-loss drugs as employers explore AI-based alternatives to costly GLP-1 medications. About 1 in 8 Americans now take GLP-1 drugs for weight loss or diabetes.
Feb 17, 2026
Novo Nordisk secured FDA approval for oral Wegovy tablets in December 2025 and subsequently sued telehealth company Hims & Hers for patent infringement over compounded versions. The company is the only manufacturer with an FDA-approved GLP-1 weight loss pill.
Feb 20, 2026
Researchers discovered that red blood cells act as "glucose sponges" in low-oxygen conditions, dramatically lowering blood sugar levels. A new drug called HypoxyStat completely reversed high blood sugar in diabetic mice, working better than existing medications.
Feb 16, 2026
The FDA approved an oral version of Wegovy in December 2025, providing a pill alternative to injections. Clinical trials showed comparable effectiveness between oral and injectable forms of semaglutide for weight loss.
Feb 16, 2026
Scientists in China report reversing Type 2 diabetes in a patient using stem cell therapy, while a separate study finds metformin may help women with diabetes live past 90. Both findings require larger trials.
Feb 14, 2026
UK and Brazil issue warnings about possible pancreatitis link to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, while WADA monitors their use in Olympic athletes amid concerns about muscle loss and performance effects.