Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) physiologically induces glucose-dependent insulin secretion from -cells and GLP-1 analogues ameliorate hyperglycaemia in T2D patients 4,5,6
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The defining difference is the 0.9% benzyl alcohol preservative. Sterile water for injection contains only water no preservatives and is single-use after the vial is opened, because nothing inhibits microbial growth once the seal is broken. Bacteriostatic water contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol, which inhibits bacterial growth and allows the vial to be punctured multiple times across an extended period (typically 28 days from first puncture under standard handling). For multi-dose laboratory peptide reconstitution work, BAC water is the standard diluent
In the trial, Wegovy decreased relative risk by 20% of a composite primary endpoint measure which included death from cardiovascular causes, non-fatal myocardial infarction and non-fatal stroke
This expansion by the two largest obesity players into CR drugs suggests both companies are actively diversifying beyond GLP-1R drugs to secure early positions in emerging segments of obesity.