We are very excited by MariTides differentiated profile, with clinically meaningful attributes of substantial and progressive weight loss, monthly or less frequent dosing, significant improvements in cardiometabolic parameters and strong reduction of HbA1c, said Jay Bradner, MD, executive vice president of Research and Development and chief scientific officer at Amgen in a press release announcing the trial data
Our FDA-approved, branded medication offerings could be suitable if you're an adult with a BMI over 30, or with a BMI over 27 and coexisting weight-related conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, or sleep apnea
In contrast, Tirzepatide, a more recent addition to diabetes treatment, acts as a dual agonist for GLP-1 and GIP receptors
Reports note that Novo triaged existing Catalent employees into its R&D/quality teams to maintain continuity