Pfizer Advancing Once-Daily Danuglipron For Obesity

A modified-release formulation of the oral GLP-1 has been selected for development, Pfizer said. Dose-optimization studies will begin in the second half of the year.

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Pfizer updated investors on the development of danuglipron • Source: Shutterstock

Pfizer Inc. signaled it remains firmly footed in the obesity space, announcing on 11 July that it has selected a once-daily, modified-release formulation of its oral glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist danuglipron to advance in development.

Key Takeaways

  • The once-daily formulation of the GLP-1 agonist danuglipron uses modified release.

The decision is based on the results of an ongoing pharmacokinetic and safety study evaluating immediate- and modified-release formulations of...

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