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Lilly’s daily GLP-1 pill beats Novo’s oral semaglutide in diabetes trial, but side effects drive more dropouts

A Phase 3 head-to-head study finds Lilly’s orforglipron lowered A1c and weight more than Rybelsus, with higher quit rates.

#diabetes, #glp1, #weightloss, #pharma, #clinicaltrials

Merck & Co. to Acquire Verona Pharma for $10 Billion, Boosting Respiratory Portfolio

Merck acquires Verona Pharma for $10B, enhancing its COPD treatment offerings with the novel drug Ohtuvayre.

#merck, #veronapharma, #acquisition, #copd, #pharma