Semaglutide has transformed obesity and diabetes care, offering significant weight loss and glucose control with once-weekly dosing. Here’s a look at its clinical promise and expanding role in medicine.
Anti-obesity drugs
Amgen presented Phase 2 data showing that its investigational obesity therapy, maritide, administered monthly, led to significant weight loss in adults with obesity or overweight. The treatment was generally well tolerated, supporting further clinical development.
GUB014295 is a calcitonin and amylin receptor-specific agonist that may be a long-acting amylin analog.