A new oral anti-diabetes pill, orforglipron, shows similar effectiveness to injectable GLP-1 drugs in a Phase III trial.
Orforglipron significantly reduced A1c over 40 weeks in adults with early Type 2 diabetes, according to the results of ACHIEVE-1.
At ADA 2025, Eli Lilly showcased promising Phase III data for orforglipron, a novel, oral, non-peptide GLP-1 receptor agonist, reinforcing its potential to transform the treatment paradigm for type 2 diabetes. With five ongoing studies in Type II diabetes (T2D) and two in obesity, the company aims to file for obesity approval by Q4 2025 and T2D in H1 2026.
ADA 2025 Coverage Abstract: Orforglipron Phase III Tria...