UK MPs Hear Warnings: Black Market GLP-1 Profits Rival Cocaine
The MHRA told Parliament that 81,000 doses have been seized in three years, with illegal GLP-1 profit margins rivaling class A drugs.
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The MHRA told Parliament that 81,000 doses have been seized in three years, with illegal GLP-1 profit margins rivaling class A drugs.
The FDA granted breakthrough therapy designation to survodutide, a dual glucagon/GLP-1 receptor agonist by Boehringer Ingelheim, for treating adults with MASH.
FDA approved setmelanotide (IMCIVREE), an MC4R agonist peptide, for reducing body weight in adults and children aged 4+. Phase 3 TRANSCEND trial showed 18.4% placebo-adjusted BMI reduction at 52 weeks.
The FDA approved a new 2 mg dose of Ozempic (semaglutide) injection, providing an additional option for patients needing more intensive glycemic management.