Novo Nordisk today announced that it has successfully completed the phase 2 trial for OG217SC; an oral formulation of the long-acting GLP-1 analogue semaglutide, investigating dose range, escalation, efficacy and safety of once-daily oral semaglutide compared with oral placebo or once-weekly subcutaneously administered semaglutide in around 600 people with type 2 diabetes treated for 26 weeks.
EMIS stands to earn an undisclosed (presumably single-digit) royalty on sales if this product is commercialized.
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