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May 05, 2026
Alnylam reported full-year 2025 profitability and $2.987 billion in global net product revenues, driven by U.S. approval and growth of AMVUTTRA. The company also outlined 2026 pipeline goals and additional HELIOS-B analyses for vutrisiran.
May 05, 2026
Two studies of older adults with type 2 diabetes linked diabetic retinal disease with higher dementia risk. DME and more severe diabetic retinopathy were associated with higher all-cause and vascular dementia risk, but not consistently with Alzheimer’s disease.
Apr 23, 2026
January and March 2026 drug pipeline updates included Phase 3 results, Fast Track designations and Priority Review decisions across multiple disease areas. Mavacamten, teplizumab-mzwv, anifrolumab, AXS-05, gedatolisib and AFTX-201 were among the programs with notable milestones.
Apr 18, 2026
A multicenter retrospective cohort study of 17 patients with type 2 diabetes and end-stage renal disease found injectable semaglutide was associated with descriptive changes in glycemic control and body weight. No cardiovascular deaths, nonfatal myocardial infarctions, or nonfatal strokes were observed during follow-up.
Mar 29, 2026
People with blood type B have a 28% higher risk of type 2 diabetes, while artificial sweetener consumption is linked to faster cognitive decline, particularly in younger adults and those with diabetes. The blood type finding comes from an umbrella review of 51 systematic reviews, while the sweetener study followed 12,772 Brazilian adults for eight years.
Mar 25, 2026
Oral semaglutide demonstrated significant improvements in multiple cardiometabolic risk factors in adults with type 2 diabetes at high cardiovascular risk. The SOUL trial analysis showed reductions in systolic blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, HbA1c, and body weight compared to placebo. These benefits were observed as early as 13 weeks and contributed to a 14% reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events.
Mar 06, 2026
New research reveals how GLP-1 receptor agonists promote pancreatic health through gene expression changes and interact bidirectionally with gut microbiome, while real-world users report unexpected lifestyle changes alongside weight loss.
Mar 03, 2026
New studies show SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce risks of kidney failure, cardiovascular events, and liver complications in patients with type 2 diabetes, with particularly strong benefits in those with cirrhosis.
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 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
NATCO Pharma has licensed its semaglutide generic formulation to Eris Lifesciences for the Indian market, with a launch expected in March 2026 following CDSCO approval. The partnership targets type 2 diabetes management as the molecule loses patent exclusivity in India.
Feb 16, 2026
Natco Pharma received CDSCO approval to manufacture and launch generic semaglutide injection in India next month for type 2 diabetes treatment, sending shares up over 11% on Monday.
Feb 13, 2026
Recent studies demonstrate tirzepatide's efficacy extends beyond diabetes management, showing reduced glaucoma risk in diabetic patients and significant improvements in pediatric Type 2 diabetes treatment with superior weight loss outcomes.
Feb 13, 2026
Natco Pharma has received approval from India's CDSCO to manufacture and market generic semaglutide injection, with a March 2026 launch planned. The approval comes amid patent litigation and intense competition in India's rapidly expanding diabetes and obesity drug market.
Apr 21, 2025
Orforglipron, an oral non-peptide GLP-1R partial agonist developed by Chugai and Eli Lilly, has reported positive Phase III data for obesity and type 2 diabetes, representing a shift from injectable peptides to oral small molecules in the GLP-1R space.
