Health & bio

FDA clears orforglipron on April 1—first oral small-molecule GLP-1

Eli Lilly's orforglipron earned FDA approval April 1. Once-daily oral dosing, 0.8mg starting, with a contraindication against combining with other GLP-1s. First small-molecule GLP-1 agonist for chronic weight management.

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