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FDA Approves New Type 2 Diabetes Injection Mounjaro + US Reports First Case of Monkeypox – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 62

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In this episode, Ayesha discussed the FDA approval of Eli Lilly’s diabetes injection Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes This is a great advancement in the diabetes space as Mounjaro is a first-in-class medicine that targets the activity of two hormones involved in hunger and blood sugar control (GLP-1 and GIP).

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Top 15 Diabetes Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Sales Statistics

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Diabetes remains a critical global challenge, affecting millions of lives and commanding significant attention from the medical, life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors. Read on to learn more about the top 15 diabetes drugs in 2023, based on 2022 sales statistics. mL subcutaneous solution (2 mg/1.5 billion in Q4 2022.

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Why Mask-Associated Dry Eye Won’t Necessarily Boost Restasis Sales

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Anti-inflammatory drugs like Restasis and Xiidra are popular treatment options for the condition, but will the emergence of mask-associated dry eye bolster their sales? But if you thought the growing number of patients presenting with mask-associated dry eye would mean higher sales for Restasis, think again.

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Top 40 Best-Selling Oncology Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Data

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In the dynamic landscape of oncology therapeutics, understanding the trends and performances of leading drugs is crucial for stakeholders across the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The top 40 best-selling oncology drugs in 2023, informed by 2022 sales statistics, mark significant milestones in cancer treatment and research.

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Lumos Pharma’s Patient-Centric Strategy for Rare Disease Drug Development

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Pediatric growth hormone deficiency (PGHD) is one such condition, affecting a child’s growth and development. This rare endocrine disorder, characterized by inadequate secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland, has profound impacts on physical and sometimes cognitive development.

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GLP-1 Agonists for Diabetes: Mounjaro Versus Ozempic

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Since Mounjaro’s May US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, sales of the drug have skyrocketed beyond initial expectations owing to patient demand and a temporary shortage of Novo’s Ozempic. GIP is a metabolic hormone that promotes insulin secretion and also weakly inhibits gastric acid secretion to suppress appetite.

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Top 40 Best-Selling Cancer Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Data

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In the dynamic landscape of oncology therapeutics, understanding the trends and performances of leading drugs is crucial for stakeholders across the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The top 40 best-selling oncology drugs in 2023, informed by 2022 sales statistics, mark significant milestones in cancer treatment and research.