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Lilly’s new drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide ) wins US FDA approval

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GLP-1 and GIP are hormones involved in blood sugar control and Mounjaro, a first-in-class medicine that activates both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, demonstrated improved blood sugar control. It was also compared to a placebo, a GLP-1 receptor agonist (semaglutide) and two long-acting insulin analogues. more than insulin degludec and 1.0%

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FDA approves Lyumjev® (insulin lispro-aabc injection) 100 units/mL for use in insulin pumps

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approval of pump use for Lilly’s novel insulin is latest development designed to help people with diabetes manage blood sugar levels. Lyumjev, a novel formulation of insulin lispro developed to speed the absorption of insulin into the bloodstream and reduce A1C levels, was approved by the FDA in June 2020.

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Provention’s Tzield can delay type 1 diabetes. But will it reach all patients?

Pharmaceutical Technology

On November 17, 2022, the FDA approved Provention Bio’s Tzield (teplizumab) , making it the first and only treatment to delay the onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D). The international T1D network TrialNet’s research was instrumental in the FDA’s approval of the first drug to delay T1D in at-risk people.

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This week in drug discovery (19-23 February) 

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In a breakthrough for advanced therapies, this week saw the FDA approve the first ever cell therapy for solid tumour cancers, but there were other significant developments in the cell and gene therapy space.

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Excellence Awards 2022 – Winners Announced!

Pharmaceutical Technology

Financing recognises companies and institutions that have raised significant capital during the research period whether it be through corporate finance, the capital markets or fund raising. Blueprint Medicines wins the Financing award this year after securing significant financing partnerships worth up to $1.25bn. Innovation.

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Mounjaro (tirzepatide), Eli Lilly’s Highly Awaited Type 2 Diabetes Injection Gets FDA Nod

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Mounjaro has a dual-action design as it mimics the action of two hormones involved in blood sugar control, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), making it the first-in-class medicine that activates both of the receptors. percent more than insulin degludec and 1.0

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Tirzepatide Obesity Drug Shown to Reduce Body Weight by 20 Percent in Eli Lilly Trial

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These bind to their respective receptors to increase glucose metabolism by increasing insulin secretion. We’re proud to research and develop potentially innovative treatments like tirzepatide, which helped nearly two thirds of participants on the highest dose reduce their body weight by at least 20 percent in SURMOUNT-1,” said Emmick.

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