Semaglutide patents are expiring in several large ex-US markets, enabling cheap generics that could cannibalize Ozempic and Wegovy over time and pressure gross margins further
Eric Topol (05:36): Well, also just to set the foundation here, which you alluded to, there had been so many attempts to come up with a drug that would work, not just of course in diabetes where there are many classes of drugs, but moreover, to treat the condition of obesity
Clinical Trials and Efficacy Data for Oral Semaglutide Early data suggest that oral semaglutide can yield 1015% body weight loss over several months
Even minor quality control deviations in dissolution or bioavailability can translate into reduced drug exposure, especially critical for high-risk populations (e.g., those with coronary artery disease or post-stent management)
While medications like Semaglutide target only the GLP-1 receptor, Tirzepatide acts on two hormonal systemsGLP-1 and GIPgiving it a broader effect on metabolism and fat loss