obesity drugs

Sep 02, 2025

FDA Approves Eisai & Biogen’s LEQEMBI IQLIK for Maintenance Treatment of Early Alzheimer’s Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. announced that the FDA has approved the Biologics License Application (BLA) for LEQEMBI IQLIK (lecanemab-irmb), a once-weekly 360 mg subcutaneous autoinjector designed for maintenance do...

May 12, 2025

The pharmaceutical industry is witnessing a seismic shift, fueled by the meteoric rise of GLP-1 agonist molecules. Once a niche class of diabetes drugs, GLP-1 agonists have become the cornerstone of a global race to conquer obesity, a disease that has more than doubled in prevalence since 1990 and now affects over ...

Apr 29, 2025

Boston Scientific Pushes Forward Despite $200M Tariff Challenge Boston Scientific has announced that tariffs are expected to add approximately $200 million to its costs this year, but the company remains confident in its ability to absorb the financial hit. Despite the tariff burden, the company reported robust ...

Mar 26, 2025

Obesity is a chronic disease reaching alarming levels worldwide, leading to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic disorders. It results from a mix of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Understanding what are the reasons for obesity—poor diet, inactivity, and hormonal imbalances—is crucial. Key...

Mar 17, 2025

The global obesity crisis has sparked a multibillion-dollar showdown in the pharmaceutical world, with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly locked in an intense battle for supremacy. These industry titans are redefining the weight loss drug market with groundbreaking GLP-1 therapies. Novo Nordisk’s WEGOVY (semaglutide) and E...

Mar 14, 2025

Obesity is the second most common cause of preventable death, associated with the risk of developing inflammatory components, directly and indirectly, related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, respiratory problems, psychological issues, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, cancer, and hyperlipidemia. ...

Mar 12, 2025

Obesity ranks as the second leading cause of preventable death, linked to the risk of inflammatory conditions that are directly and indirectly related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory issues, psychological problems, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, cancer, and hyperlipidemia. This poses a majo...

Mar 12, 2025

With the growing global health concern regarding obesity, Novo’s WEGOVY (semaglutide) has emerged as a leading solution in the weight loss treatment market. WEGOVY is a GLP-1 receptor agonist used alongside a low-calorie diet and increased physical activity. This obesity medication is administered as a weekly subcu...

Mar 12, 2025

Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death and is linked to numerous inflammatory conditions, which contribute to diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory issues, mental health disorders, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, cancer, and high cholesterol. This poses a significant p...

Mar 12, 2025

Obesity isn't just a personal struggle; it's a worldwide epidemic affecting over 1 billion people. This alarming statistic highlights an urgent need for effective interventions, as obesity dramatically raises the risk of life-threatening conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea, and even certain ...