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STAT+: Amid criticism over unaffordable insulin, Lilly strikes a manufacturing deal to supply Africa

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In a bid to widen access to insulin in primarily low-income nations in Africa, Eli Lilly has agreed to sell active pharmaceutical ingredients and transfer technology to an Egyptian company that expects to supply the life-saving diabetes treatment to as many as 1 million people by 2030.

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Race for approval of first oral GLP-1R drug in obesity intensifies with four in phase III trials: GlobalData

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By 2030, half of all US adults are predicted to be obese (New England Journal of Medicine). The company’s Phase III product Rybelsus, already FDA approved for cardiovascular risk factors and type 2 diabetes, is being positioned for a label expansion to include obesity.

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Nutraceuticals 2025: Mapping growth, innovation, and consumer-centric trends

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The Indian nutraceutical market is set to grow sixfold by 2030 Kalka Prasad, AVP – Marketing, Crius Life, Crius Group The Indian nutraceutical market is projected to reach $64 billion by 2030. per cent from 2024 to 2030. per cent from 2023 to 2030. billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.4

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GLP-1R market: A two-horse race, says GlobalData

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The popularity of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) drugs has exploded in recent years due to their ability to effectively treat metabolic-related disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. billion in 2030, 15 times less than the combined valuation of the two leading companies.”

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Lilly’s new drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide ) wins US FDA approval

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Blood sugar control drug Mounjaro has been granted US regulatory approval, giving type 2 diabetics another way to help keep their glucose levels in check. These examined Mounjaro in 5mg, 10mg and 15 mg doses in five clinical trials, used either as a stand-alone therapy or as an add-on to other diabetes medicines.

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Innovent Biologics mazdutide can pave way for transformative T2D treatment: GlobalData

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Innovent Biologics has unveiled Phase III (DREAMS-2) results for mazdutide, indicating superiority over dulaglutide in glycaemic control for type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients in China. Symbix is expected to generate global sales of $517 million by 2030. per cent from 58.460,424 in 2023 to 63,342,654 in 2028.

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Biocon signs licensing and supply deal for diabetes drug in Brazil

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This partnership is set to enhance the treatment options available to diabetes patients in Brazil. We are confident that our collaboration with Biomm will provide patients in Brazil, who are living with diabetes, much needed access to advanced, high quality treatment options to help them manage the disease better.”