Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug succeeds in trials with sleep apnea patients
INDIANAPOLIS, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced positive topline results of the SURMOUNT-OSA phase 3 clinical trials that showed tirzepatide injection (10 mg or 15 mg) significantly reduced the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) compared to placebo, achieving the primary endpoints. Percentage change in AHI was a key secondary endpoint in both studies. AHI records the number of times a person's breathing shows a restricted or complete block of airflow per hour of sleep and is used to evaluate the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the effectiveness of treatment outcomes. Tirzepatide is the only approved GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) treatment for chronic weight management, commercialized as Zepbound® in the U.S. and Mounjaro® in some global markets outside the U.S.
April 17 (Reuters) - Most doses of Eli Lilly's (LLY.N), opens new tab diabetes drug Mounjaro and weight-loss drug Zepbound would be in limited supply through the second quarter of this year due to increased demand, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's website showed on Wednesday.
Eli Lilly suffered another loss this week in its legal campaign against compounded versions of its popular diabetes and weight loss drug tirzepatide.
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April 3 (Reuters) - Two doses of Eli Lilly's (LLY.N), opens new tab weight-loss drug Zepbound are expected to remain in short supply through April-end, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's website showed on Wednesday, as demand for the powerful obesity drug soars.
While the drug is not listed on the FDA's shortage list, some pharmacies are facing supply issues.
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