While GLP-1 was originally FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes, its effectiveness in weight loss has led many healthcare providers to consider it for non-diabetic patients
Moreover, a counterintuitive reduction in N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide concentrations on top of weight reduction has been shown in both STEP HFpEF trials, indicating potential direct cardiac effects of the therapies
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Speaking to ETPharma, Leena Menghaney, a patient advocate and Lawyer, Public Health, Pharmaceuticals & Access, called the move as a much needed step citing that type-2 diabetes patients also need access to insulin-sparing regimens and these medicines that have been demonstrated to reduce mortality
There are a number of these medications currently available, some of which include: Semaglutide injection (Ozempic) Semaglutide injection (Wegovy) Semaglutide tablets (Rybelsus) Dulaglutide (Trulicity) Exenatide (Byetta) Exenatide extended-release (Bydureon) Liraglutide (Victoza) Lixisenatide (Adlyxin) Tirzepatide injection (Mounjaro) Source [1] Global GLP-1 receptor agonist market In 2024, the global GLP-1 receptor agonist market size was valued at an estimated USD 53.46 billion and is projected to reach USD 156.71 billion by 2030, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 17.46% between 2025 and 2030