Treatment type

GLP-1

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (and dual GIP/GLP-1) medicines for diabetes, weight, and labelled organ-protection uses. Authorized is not funded.

All New Developments

GLP-1 breakthroughs

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FDA ApprovedUnited States

New Heart-Protection Use for Mounjaro in Type 2 Diabetes

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) — weekly shot for adults with type 2 diabetes that now also carries a labelled heart-protection use

FDA supplemental approval effective 27 August 2026 for a new use of Mounjaro (tirzepatide) injection — a once-weekly subcutaneous dual…

This is for adults with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular…

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New Daily Pill for Chronic Weight Management in Adults

Foundayo (orforglipron) for chronic weight management

FDA labelled oral orforglipron for chronic weight management in adults. UK MHRA also labelled weight management and type 2 diabetes — those lines stay…

FDA labelled oral orforglipron for chronic weight management in adults. UK MHRA also labelled weight…