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Globe and Mail
16-07-2025
- Health
- Globe and Mail
Obesity Pipeline Appears Robust With 80+ Key Pharma Companies Actively Working in the Therapeutics Segment
DelveInsight's ' Obesity Pipeline Insigh t 2025 ' report provides comprehensive insights about 80+ companies and 100+ pipeline drugs in Othe besity pipeline landscape. It covers the Obesity pipeline drug profiles, including clinical and nonclinical stage products. It also covers the Obesity therapeutics assessment by product type, stage, route of administration, and molecule type. It further highlights the inactive Obesity pipeline products in this space. Stay ahead with the latest insights! Download DelveInsight's comprehensive Obesity Pipeline Report to explore emerging therapies, key Obesity Companies, and future Obesity treatment landscapes @ Obesity Pipeline Outlook Report Key Takeaways from the Obesity Pipeline Report In July 2025, Carmot Therapeutics Inc. announced a study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CT-388 at low, middle, and high doses in participants who are overweight or obese with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In July 2025, Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. conducted a study is a multicenter, randomized, partially double-blind (double-blind in both the IBI362 group and the placebo group, with the tirbopeptide group open), placebo and active drug controlled design study. In July 2025, Zealand Pharma organized a study is to compare dose levels of petrelintide versus placebo with regards to effect on body weight, safety, and tolerability. Obesity is a chronic disease with a rapidly increasing prevalence associated with significant comorbidities. Petrelintide is a long-acting amylin analog in development for weight management. In July 2025, Eli Lilly and Company conducted a study is to determine if combining tirzepatide with mibavademab will result in more weight loss in adult participants than tirzepatide alone. The study will last about 74 weeks and may include up to 19 visits. In July 2025, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc. organized a Phase 3 Multiple Independent Sub-studies of Setmelanotide in Patients With POMC/PCSK1, LEPR, NCOA1(SRC1), or SH2B1 Gene Variants in the Melanocortin-4 Receptor Pathway. DelveInsight's Obesity pipeline report depicts a robust space with 80+ active players working to develop 100+ pipeline therapies for Obesity treatment. The leading Obesity Companies such as Zealand Pharma, Sciwind Biosciences, Genexine, Sirnaomics, Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, Shionogi, Regor Pharmaceuticals, Innovent Biologics, Pfizer, NodThera Limited, Boehringer Ingelheim, Fractyl Health, TransThera, Clearmind Medicine, PegBio, Biolingus, and others. Promising Obesity Therapies such as APHD-012, Bimagrumab, Semaglutide, CT-868, GLY-200, Bremelanotide, and others. Discover how the Obesity treatment paradigm is evolving. Access DelveInsight's in-depth Obesity Pipeline Analysis for a closer look at promising breakthroughs @ Obesity Clinical Trials and Studies Obesity Emerging Drugs Survodutide: Zealand Pharma Survodutide (BI 456906) is a long-acting glucagon/GLP-1 receptor dual agonist for once-weekly subcutaneous administration that activates two key gut hormone receptors simultaneously and may offer better efficacy than current single-hormone receptor agonist treatments. Survodutide is targeting the treatment of obesity and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Boehringer Ingelheim is advancing survodutide into three global Phase III trials in people living with overweight or obesity. Ecnoglutide: Sciwind Biosciences Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogs are effective therapies in managing type 2 diabetes, obesity, and have demonstrated clinical potential as a treatment for NASH. Ecnoglutide (XW003) is a novel, cAMP signaling biased, long-acting GLP-1 analogue optimized for improved biological activity, cost-effective manufacturing, and once weekly dosing. Currently, the drug is in Phase III stage of its clinical trial for the treatment of Obesity. CT-868: Carmot Therapeutics CT-868 is a dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor modulator with a unique pharmacological profile optimized for improved tolerability at the GLP-1 receptor. The combined action of GLP-1 and GIP results in greater body weight loss and glucose control. CT-868 is dosed once daily to maximize efficacy and tolerability. CT-868 dual agonist candidate was discovered using the chemotype evolution technology as a peptide-small molecule hybrid compound, able to mimic the native GLP-1 hormone. In the Phase I trial, CT-868 demonstrated compelling pharmacodynamic activity across several clinical measures in overweight and obese healthy individuals a safe and generally well-tolerated profile. Carmot Therapeutics is now expanding the observations in overweight and obese patients with type 2 diabetes to demonstrate CT-868's effects on glycemic control, weight loss, and tolerability. Currently, the drug is in the Phase II stage of development to treat obesity. DD01: D&D Pharmatech DD01 is a proprietary, imbalanced dual agonist of GLP-1 and glucagon receptors with a half-life of 11 days in non-human primates. DD01 is being developed as a potential disease-modifying agent for obesity and liver fatty disease. Treatment with DD01 caused weight loss, reduced liver fat, and improved glucose tolerance in preclinical obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver models. In preclinical models of diabetes and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), DD01 could reduce weight and blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity and lipid and fat metabolism, which could ameliorate NASH. DD01 demonstrated greater efficacy in preclinical models than semaglutide, an approved GLP-1R receptor agonist; from a mechanical perspective, the effect of DD01 persisted after cessation of treatment. It is currently being evaluated in Phase I clinical trial to investigate the safety, tolerability, PK, and PD of DD01 administered by subcutaneous (SC) injection in overweight/obese subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The Obesity pipeline report provides insights into The report provides detailed insights about companies that are developing therapies for the treatment of Obesity with aggregate therapies developed by each company for the same. It accesses the Different therapeutic candidates segmented into early-stage, mid-stage, and late-stage of development for Obesity Treatment. Obesity Companies are involved in targeted therapeutics development with respective active and inactive (dormant or discontinued) projects. Obesity Drugs under development based on the stage of development, route of administration, target receptor, monotherapy or combination therapy, a different mechanism of action, and molecular type. Detailed analysis of collaborations (company-company collaborations and company-academia collaborations), licensing agreement and financing details for future advancement of the Obesity market. Get a detailed analysis of the latest innovations in the Obesity pipeline. Explore DelveInsight's expert-driven report today! @ Obesity Unmet Needs Obesity Companies Zealand Pharma, Sciwind Biosciences, Genexine, Sirnaomics, Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, Shionogi, Regor Pharmaceuticals, Innovent Biologics, Pfizer, NodThera Limited, Boehringer Ingelheim, Fractyl Health, TransThera, Clearmind Medicine, PegBio, Biolingus, and others. Obesity pipeline report provides the therapeutic assessment of the pipeline drugs by the Route of Administration. Obesity Products have been categorized under various ROAs such as Oral Parenteral Intravenous Subcutaneous Topical Obesity Products have been categorized under various Molecule types such as Recombinant fusion proteins Small molecule Monoclonal antibody Peptide Polymer Gene therapy Download DelveInsight's latest report to gain strategic insights into upcoming Obesity Therapies and key Obesity Developments @ Obesity Market Drivers and Barriers, and Future Perspectives Scope of the Obesity Pipeline Report Coverage- Global Obesity Companies- Zealand Pharma, Sciwind Biosciences, Genexine, Sirnaomics, Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, Shionogi, Regor Pharmaceuticals, Innovent Biologics, Pfizer, NodThera Limited, Boehringer Ingelheim, Fractyl Health, TransThera, Clearmind Medicine, PegBio, Biolingus, and others. Obesity Therapies- APHD-012, Bimagrumab, Semaglutide, CT-868, GLY-200, Bremelanotide, and others. Obesity Therapeutic Assessment by Product Type: Mono, Combination, Mono/Combination Obesity Therapeutic Assessment by Clinical Stages: Discovery, Pre-clinical, Phase I, Phase II, Phase III Which companies are leading the race in Obesity drug development? Find out in DelveInsight's exclusive Obesity Pipeline Report—access it now! @ Obesity Emerging Drugs and Major Companies Table of Contents Introduction Executive Summary Obesity Overview Obesity Pipeline Therapeutics Obesity Therapeutic Assessment Late Stage Products (Phase III) Survodutide: Zealand Pharma Drug profiles in the detailed report….. Mid Stage Products (Phase II) CT-868: Carmot Therapeutics Drug profiles in the detailed report….. Early Stage Products (Phase I) DD01: D&D Pharmatech Drug profiles in the detailed report….. Preclinical and Discovery Stage Products Drug name: Company name Drug profiles in the detailed report….. Inactive Obesity Products Obesity Key Companies Obesity Key Products Obesity Unmet Needs Obesity Market Drivers Obesity Market Barriers Obesity Future Perspectives and Conclusion Obesity Analyst Views Obesity Key Companies Appendix About Us DelveInsight is a leading healthcare-focused market research and consulting firm that provides clients with high-quality market intelligence and analysis to support informed business decisions. With a team of experienced industry experts and a deep understanding of the life sciences and healthcare sectors, we offer customized research solutions and insights to clients across the globe. Connect with us to get high-quality, accurate, and real-time intelligence to stay ahead of the growth curve. Media Contact Company Name: DelveInsight Business Research LLP Contact Person: Yash Bhardwaj Email: Send Email Phone: 09650213330 Address: 304 S. Jones Blvd #2432 City: Las Vegas State: NV Country: United States Website:
Globe and Mail
16-07-2025
- Health
- Globe and Mail
Diabetic Macular Edema Pipeline 2025: MOA, ROA, FDA-Approved Drugs, and Clinical Trial Progress Assessment by DelveInsight
(Las Vegas, Nevada, United States) As per DelveInsight's assessment, globally, Diabetic Macular Edema pipeline constitutes key companies continuously working towards developing Diabetic Macular Edema treatment therapies, analysis of Clinical Trials, Therapies, Mechanism of Action, Route of Administration, and Developments analyzes DelveInsight. ' Diabetic Macular Edema Pipeline Insight, 2025" report by DelveInsight outlines comprehensive insights into the present clinical development scenario and growth prospects across the Diabetic Macular Edema Market. The Diabetic Macular Edema Pipeline report embraces in-depth commercial and clinical assessment of the pipeline products from the pre-clinical developmental phase to the marketed phase. The report also covers a detailed description of the drug, including the mechanism of action of the drug, clinical studies, NDA approvals (if any), and product development activities comprising the technology, collaborations, mergers acquisition, funding, designations, and other product-related details. Some of the key takeaways from the Diabetic Macular Edema Pipeline Report: Companies across the globe are diligently working toward developing novel Diabetic Macular Edema treatment therapies with a considerable amount of success over the years. Diabetic Macular Edema companies working in the treatment market are Eluminex BioSciences, Ocugen, Innovent biologics, Curacle, GlaxoSmithKline, Exonate Limited, Ocuphire Pharma, Unity Biotechnology, Allgenesis Biotherapeutics Inc., Mylan, Kodiak Sciences, Novartis, Roche, Kodiak Sciences, Adverum Biotechnologies, Graybug Vision, Oxurion, Novartis, YD Life Science, Allegro, Opthalmics/Bausch Health, Clearside Biomedical, KalVista Pharmaceuticals, and others, are developing therapies for the Diabetic Macular Edema treatment Emerging Diabetic Macular Edema therapies in the different phases of clinical trials are- EB-102, OCU200, IBI324, CU06-1004, GSK-2798745, EXN407, APX3330, UBX1325, AG-73305, MYL-1701P, KSI-301, BEOVU (RTH258; brolucizumab), VABYSMO (faricimab), KSI-301, ADVM-022, GB-102, THR-149, LKA651, YD-312, Luminate (ALG-1001, Risuteganib), Xipere (CLS-TA), KVD001, and others are expected to have a significant impact on the Diabetic Macular Edema market in the coming years. In March 2025, Unity Biotechnology reported topline results from its Phase 2b ASPIRE clinical trial evaluating intravitreal UBX1325 in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) who continued to experience poor vision despite prior anti-VEGF therapy. The trial data includes outcomes for all participants through 24 weeks and most through 36 weeks. ASPIRE (NCT06011798) is a multi-center, randomized, double-masked, active-controlled Phase 2b study. A total of 52 patients were enrolled and randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either 10 μg of UBX1325 or 2 mg of aflibercept every 8 weeks for six months following randomization. In March 2025, Ocugen, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCGN), a biotechnology company focused on gene therapies for blindness-related conditions, announced that the Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) has reviewed safety data from the first cohort in the dose-escalation phase of its Phase 1 OCU200 clinical trial. Based on this evaluation, the DSMB has given the green light to begin dosing the second cohort. OCU200 is an innovative fusion protein combining tumstatin and transferrin, being developed as a potential therapy for diabetic macular edema (DME). In February 2025, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYPT), focused on developing innovative therapies for serious retinal diseases, has shared promising six-month data from its ongoing Phase 2 VERONA trial of DURAVYU™ (vorolanib intravitreal insert). This investigational, sustained-release treatment utilizes the company's proprietary bioerodible Durasert E™ platform to deliver the selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor, vorolanib. The study successfully met its primary endpoint by significantly delaying the need for supplemental injections compared to the aflibercept control group in both DURAVYU dosage arms. Notably, patients experienced sustained visual improvement and anatomical stability, with no serious ocular or systemic adverse events related to DURAVYU. At week 24, the 2.7mg dose group achieved a +7.1 letter improvement in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and a 76-micron decrease in central subfield thickness (CST), with 73% of patients avoiding supplemental injections versus 50% in the aflibercept group. These results highlight DURAVYU's strong therapeutic promise for treating severe retinal conditions. In January 2025, Ocugen, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCGN), a biotechnology firm focused on developing cutting-edge gene and cell therapies, biologics, and vaccines, has announced that the first patient has been successfully dosed in its Phase 1 clinical trial of OCU200, a potential treatment for diabetic macular edema (DME). Diabetic Macular Edema Overview Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) is a complication of diabetes that affects the eyes. It occurs when the macula, which is the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision, swells due to the accumulation of fluid. DME is a type of diabetic retinopathy, a condition that can affect individuals with diabetes. Emerging Diabetic Macular Edema Drugs Under Different Phases of Clinical Development Include: EB-102: Eluminex BioSciences OCU200: Ocugen IBI324: Innovent biologics CU06-1004: Curacle GSK-2798745: GlaxoSmithKline EXN407: Exonate Limited APX3330: Ocuphire Pharma UBX1325: Unity Biotechnology AG-73305: Allgenesis Biotherapeutics Inc. MYL-1701P: Mylan KSI-301: Kodiak Sciences BEOVU (RTH258; brolucizumab): Novartis VABYSMO (faricimab): Roche KSI-301: Kodiak Sciences ADVM-022: Adverum Biotechnologies GB-102: Graybug Vision THR-149: Oxurion LKA651: Novartis YD-312: YD Life Science Luminate (ALG-1001, Risuteganib): Allegro Opthalmics/Bausch Health Xipere (CLS-TA): Clearside Biomedical KVD001: KalVista Pharmaceuticals Diabetic Macular Edema Pipeline Therapeutics Assessment Diabetic Macular Edema Assessment by Product Type Diabetic Macular Edema By Stage and Product Type Diabetic Macular Edema Assessment by Route of Administration Diabetic Macular Edema By Stage and Route of Administration Diabetic Macular Edema Assessment by Molecule Type Diabetic Macular Edema by Stage and Molecule Type DelveInsight's Diabetic Macular Edema Report covers around products under different phases of clinical development like Late-stage products (Phase III) Mid-stage products (Phase II) Early-stage product (Phase I) Pre-clinical and Discovery stage candidates Discontinued & Inactive candidates Route of Administration Further Diabetic Macular Edema product details are provided in the report. Download the Diabetic Macular Edema pipeline report to learn more about the emerging Diabetic Macular Edema therapies Some of the key companies in the Diabetic Macular Edema Therapeutics Market include: Key companies developing therapies for Diabetic Macular Edema are - Oxurion, Ocuphire Pharma, YD Life Science, Unity Biotechnology, Novartis, Roche, Kodiak Sciences, Adverum Biotechnologies, Graybug Vision, Allegro Opthalmics, Bausch Health, Clearside Biomedical, KalVista Pharmaceuticals, and others. Diabetic Macular Edema Pipeline Analysis: The Diabetic Macular Edema pipeline report provides insights into The report provides detailed insights about companies that are developing therapies for the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema with aggregate therapies developed by each company for the same. It accesses the Different therapeutic candidates segmented into early-stage, mid-stage, and late-stage of development for Diabetic Macular Edema Treatment. Diabetic Macular Edema key companies are involved in targeted therapeutics development with respective active and inactive (dormant or discontinued) projects. Diabetic Macular Edema Drugs under development based on the stage of development, route of administration, target receptor, monotherapy or combination therapy, a different mechanism of action, and molecular type. Detailed analysis of collaborations (company-company collaborations and company-academia collaborations), licensing agreement and financing details for future advancement of the Diabetic Macular Edema market. The report is built using data and information traced from the researcher's proprietary databases, company/university websites, clinical trial registries, conferences, SEC filings, investor presentations, and featured press releases from company/university websites and industry-specific third-party sources, etc. Diabetic Macular Edema Pipeline Market Drivers Growing Prevalence of diabetes, development of novel therapies, investment in Research and Development activities are some of the important factors that are fueling the Diabetic Macular Edema Market. Diabetic Macular Edema Pipeline Market Barriers However, high medical cost, lack of approved therapies and other factors are creating obstacles in the Diabetic Macular Edema Market growth. Scope of Diabetic Macular Edema Pipeline Drug Insight Coverage: Global Key Diabetic Macular Edema Companies: Eluminex BioSciences, Ocugen, Innovent biologics, Curacle, GlaxoSmithKline, Exonate Limited, Ocuphire Pharma, Unity Biotechnology, Allgenesis Biotherapeutics Inc., Mylan, Kodiak Sciences, Novartis, Roche, Kodiak Sciences, Adverum Biotechnologies, Graybug Vision, Oxurion, Novartis, YD Life Science, Allegro, Opthalmics/Bausch Health, Clearside Biomedical, KalVista Pharmaceuticals, and others Key Diabetic Macular Edema Therapies: EB-102, OCU200, IBI324, CU06-1004, GSK-2798745, EXN407, APX3330, UBX1325, AG-73305, MYL-1701P, KSI-301, BEOVU (RTH258; brolucizumab), VABYSMO (faricimab), KSI-301, ADVM-022, GB-102, THR-149, LKA651, YD-312, Luminate (ALG-1001, Risuteganib), Xipere (CLS-TA), KVD001, and others Diabetic Macular Edema Therapeutic Assessment: Diabetic Macular Edema current marketed and Diabetic Macular Edema emerging therapies Diabetic Macular Edema Market Dynamics: Diabetic Macular Edema market drivers and Diabetic Macular Edema market barriers Table of Contents 1. Diabetic Macular Edema Report Introduction 2. Diabetic Macular Edema Executive Summary 3. Diabetic Macular Edema Overview 4. Diabetic Macular Edema- Analytical Perspective In-depth Commercial Assessment 5. Diabetic Macular Edema Pipeline Therapeutics 6. Diabetic Macular Edema Late Stage Products (Phase II/III) 7. Diabetic Macular Edema Mid Stage Products (Phase II) 8. Diabetic Macular Edema Early Stage Products (Phase I) 9. Diabetic Macular Edema Preclinical Stage Products 10. Diabetic Macular Edema Therapeutics Assessment 11. Diabetic Macular Edema Inactive Products 12. Company-University Collaborations (Licensing/Partnering) Analysis 13. Diabetic Macular Edema Key Companies 14. Diabetic Macular Edema Key Products 15. Diabetic Macular Edema Unmet Needs 16 . Diabetic Macular Edema Market Drivers and Barriers 17. Diabetic Macular Edema Future Perspectives and Conclusion 18. Diabetic Macular Edema Analyst Views 19. Appendix 20. About DelveInsight About DelveInsight DelveInsight is a leading Business Consultant and Market Research firm focused exclusively on life sciences. It supports Pharma companies by providing comprehensive end-to-end solutions to improve their performance. It also offers Healthcare Consulting Services, which benefits in market analysis to accelerate business growth and overcome challenges with a practical approach. Media Contact Company Name: DelveInsight Contact Person: Gaurav Bora Email: Send Email Phone: +14699457679 Address: 304 S. Jones Blvd #2432 City: Albany State: New York Country: United States Website:
South China Morning Post
15-07-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
‘China's Ozempic' pioneer inks deal with JD Health for online distribution
China's weight loss drugs market could grow to US$5.6 billion by 2035, according to Goldman Sachs Innovent Biologics, the first Chinese company to win regulatory approval to sell a GLP-1 drug for weight loss and diabetes, will leverage JD Health's online distribution network as it seeks to grab a slice of a market that could be worth 40 billion yuan (US$5.6 billion) in a decade. The companies will collaborate on supply chain and sales channel development ahead of Innovent's launch of mazdutide, as well as engage in a consumer education campaign. 'Innovent and JD Health will join hands to popularise knowledge about weight loss and blood sugar control via on and offline channels,' Innovent said in a statement posted on its WeChat account on Tuesday. Late last month, eastern Jiangsu province-based Innovent said it received Chinese regulatory approval for mazdutide, which it claimed was the world's first to mimic the natural hormones of GLP-1 and glucagon, with the latter playing a crucial role in regulating blood glucose levels. GLP-1 drugs mimic the actions of the naturally produced hormone glucagon-like peptide-1, which regulates blood sugar levels, suppresses appetite and slows digestion. A woman injects insulin with an insulin pen to treat her diabetes at home. Photo: Shutterstock Images 'Innovent will make its breakthrough dual-target, liver fat-reducing weight loss therapy available to obese patients as soon as possible, to contribute towards the weight management and healthy China initiatives,' said chairman Michael Yu Dechao, without giving a time frame. Some 34.3 per cent of mainland Chinese adults were estimated to be overweight and 11.2 per cent were obese, according to a 2022 study involving nearly 63,000 participants in 10 provinces. The results were published in 2024 by Public Health, a peer-reviewed journal. Newsletter Every Saturday SCMP Global Impact By submitting, you consent to receiving marketing emails from SCMP. If you don't want these, tick here {{message}} Thanks for signing up for our newsletter! Please check your email to confirm your subscription. Follow us on Facebook to get our latest news. Over 70 per cent of the population would be overweight or obese by 2030, and if the problem was not addressed effectively, it would consume 22 per cent of the nation's total healthcare budget, according to the National Health Commission. Last April, Beijing launched a nationwide weight management campaign as part of its 'healthy China' 2019-2030 action plan, saying obesity had become 'a major public health threat'. China's weight loss drugs market could grow to 40 billion yuan in 2035, according to Chen Ziyi, Goldman Sachs' head of Asia healthcare research. Currently, sales are primarily driven by Denmark-based Novo Nordisk, which reported US$285 million in GLP-1 drug sales for diabetes in China in the first quarter, and US$11 million in sales for weight loss applications. Dozens of Chinese firms are conducting clinical trials on both generic and novel alternatives. Globally, industry estimates for sales of anti-obesity drugs range from US$100 billion to US$150 billion by 2035. JD Health's cold storage facilities in some 300 cities across the mainland could meet Innovent's requirement for GLP-1 drugs to be stored at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius when in transit, Innovent said. Innovent, among the first batch of biotech firms that went public in Hong Kong in 2018, has since launched 16 novel drugs for various types of cancer, as well as for autoimmune, metabolic and eye diseases. Beijing-based JD Health operates one of China's largest online healthcare platforms, with 183.6 million annual active users and an average daily online medical consultation volume of 490,000 last year. Its distribution network spans over 100,000 third-party merchants. Last year, JD Health helped multiple global pharmaceutical firms distribute new drugs in China, including US-based Eli Lilly's GLP-1 diabetes and weight loss drug tirzepatide, a rival to Novo Nordisk's semaglutide. Semaglutide is formulated and marketed as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for weight loss.
South China Morning Post
15-07-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
‘China's Ozempic' pioneer inks deal with JD Health for online distribution
Innovent Biologics, the first Chinese company to win regulatory approval to sell a GLP-1 drug for weight loss and diabetes, will leverage JD Health's online distribution network as it seeks to grab a slice of a market that could be worth 40 billion yuan (US$5.6 billion) in a decade. The companies will collaborate on supply chain and sales channel development ahead of Innovent's launch of mazdutide, as well as engage in a consumer education campaign. 'Innovent and JD Health will join hands to popularise knowledge about weight loss and blood sugar control via on and offline channels,' Innovent said in a statement posted on its WeChat account on Tuesday. Late last month, eastern Jiangsu province-based Innovent said it received Chinese regulatory approval for mazdutide, which it claimed was the world's first to mimic the natural hormones of GLP-1 and glucagon, with the latter playing a crucial role in regulating blood glucose levels. GLP-1 drugs mimic the actions of the naturally produced hormone glucagon-like peptide-1, which regulates blood sugar levels, suppresses appetite and slows digestion. A woman injects insulin with an insulin pen to treat her diabetes at home. Photo: Shutterstock Images 'Innovent will make its breakthrough dual-target, liver fat-reducing weight loss therapy available to obese patients as soon as possible, to contribute towards the weight management and healthy China initiatives,' said chairman Michael Yu Dechao, without giving a time frame.
South China Morning Post
10-07-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
Svelteness in China is a US$150 billion market, with dozens of drug producers vying for it
Sales of weight-loss drugs in the West have soared in recent years, driven by the approval of a new class of more effective medication, the rapid growth in obese populations owing to poor diet and lack of exercise, and endorsements by celebrities and social media influencers. In China, over 60 late-stage drugs are undergoing clinical trials. In the coming years, these may compete with the products of incumbents such as Denmark's Novo Nordisk and US-based Eli Lilly, Boston-based global consultancy L.E.K. Consulting said in a report in May. Innovent Biologics, based in eastern China's Jiangsu province, was the first domestic firm to win approval to market a weight loss drug in the country. Here are some questions answered about this nascent, but fast-growing drug market. The logo of Novo Nordisk at the company's office in Bagsvaerd, on the outskirts of Copenhagen, Denmark, March 8, 2024. Photo: Reuters What are GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
