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Mar 02, 2026
Australian regulators confirmed counterfeit GLP-1 products contain no active ingredients, while U.S. authorities escalate enforcement against compounded weight-loss drugs as Novo Nordisk sues telehealth company Hims & Hers.
Mar 01, 2026
Anbio Biotechnology shares gained following an upgrade from a sell rating to hold. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share and $2.29 million in quarterly revenue.
Feb 27, 2026
Abbott India will commercialize semaglutide, the diabetes drug behind Ozempic, under the brand name Extensior in India following a partnership with Novo Nordisk. The launch targets India's growing diabetes population of over 100 million people.
Feb 27, 2026
New research reveals red blood cells absorb large amounts of glucose in low-oxygen conditions, explaining why high-altitude populations have lower diabetes rates. A drug mimicking this effect completely reversed high blood sugar in diabetic mice.
Feb 25, 2026
Novo Nordisk announced it will reduce list prices of Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsus by 35% to 50% to $675 monthly starting in 2027, aiming to regain market share from rival Eli Lilly and improve access for high-deductible patients.
Feb 24, 2026
Novo Nordisk's experimental triple-action obesity drug UBT251 achieved up to 19.7% weight loss in a Phase 2 trial in China, as the company works to regain ground against rival Eli Lilly in the obesity drug market.
Feb 20, 2026
The European Commission has approved a new 7.2 mg once-weekly maintenance dose of Wegovy (semaglutide injection) for adults with obesity, providing physicians with an additional treatment option for patients requiring further weight reduction after the 2.4 mg dose.
Feb 25, 2026
The global stem cell therapy market is projected to grow from $18.13 billion in 2025 to $59.70 billion by 2035 at a 12.66% CAGR, driven by chronic disease prevalence and regenerative medicine advances.
Feb 18, 2026
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and liraglutide may improve fertility through metabolic benefits but are not recommended during pregnancy. Current guidance advises discontinuing long-acting agents at least two months before conception.
Feb 23, 2026
Trinity Biotech plc received two separate non-compliance notices from Nasdaq in February 2026 for failing to meet minimum bid price and market value requirements, with 180-day periods to regain compliance or face potential delisting.
Feb 26, 2026
Zydus Lifesciences plans to launch Semaglutide injection in India after patent expiry and introduced ANYRA, India's first indigenous Aflibercept biosimilar. The USFDA cleared the company's Ahmedabad injectable facility with zero observations.
Feb 25, 2026
The global pharmaceutical market reached nearly $1.7 trillion in value, with Johnson & Johnson leading prescription sales at approximately $55.8 billion while Merck & Co. topped research and development investment at $17.8 billion.
Feb 26, 2026
Eli Lilly's oral GLP-1 drug orforglipron demonstrated 6-8% weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients compared to 4-5% with oral semaglutide in a phase 3 trial, though discontinuation rates were higher due to gastrointestinal side effects.
Feb 26, 2026
The University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine rose to No. 21 nationally with nearly $314 million in NIH funding, while Colorado School of Public Health climbed to No. 17 with over $22 million. Wayne State University School of Medicine ranked 73rd with $61.6 million.
Feb 25, 2026
New target trial emulation study finds GLP-1 receptor agonists associated with lower heart failure hospitalization risk versus DPP-4 inhibitors and similar risk to SGLT-2 inhibitors in type 2 diabetes patients.
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.
