Drug Development Pharma - March 24, 2015
EC Approves Weight-Loss Drug
The European Commission has granted marketing authorization for Novo Nordisk’s Saxenda® (liraglutide 3 mg) for the treatment of obesity. The authorization covers all 28 European Union (EU) member states. Saxenda® is the first once-daily human glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogue for the treatment of obesity approved in Europe. Saxenda® is prescribed as a supplement to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical […]