Metformin hydrochloride news

All news on Metformin hydrochloride (also known as Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Fortamet, Riomet, and Glumetza): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

25 March 2026

Novo Nordisk: UBT251 reduced HbA1c up to 2.16% at 24 weeks in Chinese Phase 2 T2D trial

Triple-agonist UBT251 (GLP-1/GIP/glucagon) induced up to 9.8% weight loss, improved BP and lipids vs placebo/semaglutide. Safety consistent with triple-G class; global phase-2 and China phase-3 planned
26 February 2026

Lilly's Orforglipron Outperforms Semaglutide in Diabetes Trial

Orforglipron 36 mg reduced A1C by 2.2% and weight by 9.2%, surpassing semaglutide in a 52-week trial with 1,698 participants. Results published in The Lancet.
2 February 2026

Novo Nordisk Announces REIMAGINE 2 Trial Results

CagriSema showed superior HbA1c reduction and weight loss over semaglutide in a 68-week trial with type 2 diabetes patients inadequately controlled with metformin.
25 November 2025

Novo Nordisk Reports Phase 2 Success with Amycretin in Type 2 Diabetes

Amycretin shows significant HbA1c reduction and weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients, with a safe profile. Phase 3 trials planned for 2026.

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