Pfizer Drops Danuglipron After GI Side Effects and Liver Risk

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Pfizer discontinued the drug Danuglipron after a patient developed potential drug-induced liver injury (DILI).

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The termination adds to Pfizer's growing list of obesity treatment failures. It is a long list.

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"While we are disappointed to discontinue the development of danuglipron, we remain committed to evaluating and advancing promising programs in an effort to bring innovative new medicines to patients," said Dr. Chris Boshoff.

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The injectables dominating the market are Zepbound and Novo Nordisk

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After the discontinuation, Eli Lilly shares rose 2.6% and Novo Nordisk increased by 3%.

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BMO Capital Markets analyst Evan Seigerman stated the discontinuation sends Pfizer "back to the starting block

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It is important to develop oral medication for obesity as it will increase the effectiveness.

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Pfizer aims to reveal danuglipron data at future scientific conferences or in peer-reviewed journals. This information proves to be invaluable for oral weight loss drug development.

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