GLP-1 Pill Fails to Slow Alzheimer’s Progression in Clinical Trial
NegativeScience
- Novo Nordisk's recent clinical trials of oral semaglutide, marketed as Ozempic and Wegovy, have shown that the drug does not slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, marking a significant setback for the company's research efforts in this area.
- This failure is particularly impactful for Novo Nordisk as it seeks to expand the applications of its diabetes and weight loss medications into the realm of cognitive health, which could have opened new markets and revenue streams for the company.
- The inability of semaglutide to demonstrate cognitive benefits highlights ongoing challenges in Alzheimer's research and raises questions about the effectiveness of existing treatments, reflecting a broader struggle within the pharmaceutical industry to address neurodegenerative diseases.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

