Gan & Lee GLP-1 outperforms rivals in mid-stage research

17 October 2024

Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals (SHE: 603087) has reported that its three investigational drugs - GZR18, GZR4, and GZR101 - achieved positive results in Phase II diabetes trials.

The drugs demonstrated superior efficacy compared to global competitors, including Novo Nordisk's (NOV: N) Ozempic (semaglutide) and Sanofi's (Euronext: SAN) insulin products.

After 24 weeks of treatment, GZR18, a bi-weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist, outperformed semaglutide in reducing glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and body weight in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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