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Mar 14, 2026
Recent research explores outcomes when patients stop GLP-1 medications and finds pharmacist-led interventions can help older adults avoid dangerous low blood sugar episodes.
Mar 14, 2026
New clinical evidence demonstrates that combining SGLT2 inhibitors with GLP-1 receptor agonists provides additive benefits for type 2 diabetes patients, while machine learning tools help personalize therapy selection.
Mar 13, 2026
Bariatric surgery procedures have fallen 46.4% since 2022 as prescriptions for semaglutide and tirzepatide rose to 24.17% of eligible adults by Q3 2025, though 75.8% of eligible patients still receive no treatment.
Mar 10, 2026
Natco Pharma has received CDSCO approval to manufacture and market generic semaglutide injection in India, with a planned March 2026 launch. Eris Lifesciences will commercialize the product through a partnership.
Mar 09, 2026
Veru Inc. has enrolled the first patient in its Phase 2b PLATEAU clinical trial evaluating enobosarm combined with semaglutide for weight loss in older patients with obesity. The study will assess enobosarm's ability to preserve lean mass and physical function while augmenting fat loss.
Mar 09, 2026
Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Mounjaro fueled sevenfold sales growth in Brazil and doubled sales in India within months of launch, as the company commits $1 billion to make India a global export hub for its supply chain.
Mar 09, 2026
Novo Nordisk dismissed its patent infringement lawsuit against Hims & Hers after the companies reached an agreement to sell branded Wegovy and Ozempic through the Hims platform. The settlement ends a dispute that began when Hims planned to offer a cheaper off-brand version of Wegovy.
Mar 08, 2026
Orforglipron, an oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, demonstrated greater reductions in HbA1c and body weight compared to oral semaglutide in adults with type 2 diabetes, with more patients achieving strict glycemic targets at one year.
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 05, 2026
Semaglutide reduced osteoarthritis progression in obese mice through metabolic reprogramming of cartilage cells, independent of weight loss effects, according to research published in Cell Metabolism.
Mar 05, 2026
New research reveals GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce substance use disorders by 14%, lower Parkinson's disease risk after 5-10 years of use, and cut endometrial cancer risk by 66% when combined with progestin therapy.
Mar 05, 2026
A large study of over 600,000 U.S. veterans with type 2 diabetes found GLP-1 medications reduced the risk of developing substance use disorders by 14% and cut drug-related deaths by 50% in those with existing addiction.
Mar 04, 2026
A systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrates that semaglutide significantly reduces major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes, with particular benefits for nonfatal myocardial infarction and stroke.
Mar 03, 2026
A secondary analysis of the SOUL trial shows oral semaglutide significantly lowers heart failure-related events in type 2 diabetes patients with preexisting heart failure, particularly those with preserved ejection fraction, without increasing serious adverse events.
Mar 03, 2026
A systematic review of 64 randomized clinical trials found GLP-1 receptor agonists produce greater weight loss in women than men, while the global market is projected to grow from $51.57 billion in 2026 to $112.62 billion by 2032.
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
Researchers at Adelaide University found that salcaprozate sodium (SNAC), used in oral semaglutide formulations, was associated with gut bacteria changes, elevated inflammatory markers, and reduced brain-derived protein levels in a 21-day animal study.
Mar 01, 2026
Three GLP-1 weight-loss drugs—semaglutide, tirzepatide and retatrutide—reduced weight and improved metabolic health in mice lacking the MC4R gene, offering potential treatment for rare genetic obesity.
Feb 28, 2026
Oral semaglutide reduced heart failure events by 22% in Type 2 diabetes patients with existing heart failure in a trial of nearly 9,650 adults, with particular benefit in HFpEF cases.
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.
