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Dave Knapp brings you your weekly dose of everything in the news about incretin mimetic therapies, like Zepbound and Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy, and even investigational treatments like CagriSema and Retatrutide!

On The Pen: The Weekly Dose Dave Knapp Man On The Mounjaro

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Dave Knapp brings you your weekly dose of everything in the news about incretin mimetic therapies, like Zepbound and Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy, and even investigational treatments like CagriSema and Retatrutide!

    Lilly Earnings Call: Zepbound and Mounjaro Updates

    Lilly Earnings Call: Zepbound and Mounjaro Updates

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    Dave Knapp does a deep dive into todays  Eli Lilly earnings call.

    https://www.onthepen.com/post/zepbound-vial-watch-eli-lilly-earnings-q1-2024

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    • 27 min
    On The Pen: The Weekly Dose 4/30/24

    On The Pen: The Weekly Dose 4/30/24

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    1.7 mg of Wegovy is no longer in shortage:
    Semaglutide: FDA website updated to show 1.7 mg of Wegovy is no longer in shortage
    Link: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/drugshortages/dsp_ActiveIngredientDetails.cfm?AI=Semaglutide%20Injection&st=c

    GNC introduces special section for GLP-1 users:
    GNC will have special section for GLP-1 users that will concentrate on four areas: GI Health, Retaining Lean muscle mass, Bone health, Nutritional support
    Link: https://www.gnc.com/learn/newsroom/gnc-semaglutide-support-program.html

    Identified upper dose values in tirzepatide high-dose trial
    20 mg and 25 mg
    Primary Completion in this trial is 12/24/2024 (Merry Christmas) with final completion September 30, 2025 
    Link:  https://www.onthepen.com/post/higher-doses-of-zepbound-and-mounjaro-being-tested

    US Senator Bernie Sanders investigating the price of Wegovy/Ozempic
    Ozempic costs $936 per month, while Wegovy costs $1,350
    Ozempic costs $155 in Canada, and cost $59 in Germany. This dramatic difference in cost has led to concerns about the accessibility and affordability of these drugs for American patients.
    With the cardiovascular disease indication, millions of additional medicare patients are eligible for taking Wegovy which means billions at the current prices 
    Link:  https://www.onthepen.com/post/the-price-of-health-bernie-sanders-investigates-ozempic-and-wegovy
    Link: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/a-new-use-for-wegovy-opens-the-door-to-medicare-coverage-for-millions-of-people-with-obesity/

    Germany is promoting their pharmaceuticals industry:
     tax breaks, and speeding up clinical trials
    Eli Lilly is investing 2.3 Billion Euros to build a glp-1 manufacturing plant in Germany:
    Link: https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/scholz-promises-support-pharma-sector-101833297.html

    Lexaria begins phase 1 trial:
    Lexaria (stock symbol: LEXX) will test their technology to improve stomach absorption of Rybelsus in phase 1 trial (i.e. wouldn't need large 25/50 mg doses if absorption was better). 
    They are also testing under tongue (sublingual) absorption of Rybelsus in another phase 1 trial
    Link: https://ir.lexariabioscience.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/246/lexaria-receives-ethics-review-board-approval-to-begin-new

    Viking Therapeutics earnings call
    Planning to start addition phase 2 trial of injectable VikingTide (VK2735) in Q4 of 2024 that will last 6-9 months (If you remember, the first phase 2 trial was only 13 weeks)
    The oral VikingTide (VK2735) phase 1 trial is still investigating higher and higher  doses due to the low side effect profile. They expect results in summer of 2024.


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    • 16 min
    On The Pen: The Weekly Dose 4/23/24

    On The Pen: The Weekly Dose 4/23/24

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    New obesity medicine company launches, Lilly expands manufacturing capacity with acquisition, and TikTok censors my content.

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    New Obesity Medicine Company Launches: https://metsera.com/news
    Lilly Acquires Nexus Facility: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/lilly-buy-injectable-drug-plant-175000782.html
    TikTok Mounjaro Zepbound Censorship: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/tiktok-ozempic-influencers-say-new-rules-unfairly-target-them

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    Thank you for tuning in! If you found this content valuable, make sure to like, share, and subscribe to my youtube channel for more updates on GLP-1, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and the latest news on Mounjaro, Zepbound, Wegovy, and Ozempic. Stay informed and entertained with my unique blend of breaking news, humor, and my personal journey. For in-depth articles and resources, visit my website at onthepen.com. You can also connect with me on social media, where I go by @manonthemounjaro (or @manonmounjaro on X). Let's continue this journey together towards a healthier and happier life!

    • 15 min
    Zepbound Vials: The Business Case

    Zepbound Vials: The Business Case

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    Dave Knapp makes the business case for why Eli Lilly won’t simply release the vials - they have to.

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    Bloomberg #ReleaseTheVials Feature:
    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-02/zepbound-shortage-patients-push-eli-lilly-to-release-more-obesity-drug-supply

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    #mounjaro #zepbound #tirzepatide
    Thank you for tuning in! If you found this content valuable, make sure to like, share, and subscribe to my youtube channel for more updates on GLP-1, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and the latest news on Mounjaro, Zepbound, Wegovy, and Ozempic. Stay informed and entertained with my unique blend of breaking news, humor, and my personal journey. For in-depth articles and resources, visit my website at onthepen.com. You can also connect with me on social media, where I go by @manonthemounjaro (or @manonmounjaro on X). Let's continue this journey together towards a healthier and happier life!

    • 10 min
    On The Pen: The Weekly Dose 4/16/24

    On The Pen: The Weekly Dose 4/16/24

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    This week Dave Knapp covers GLP-1 censorship on TikTok,  the rise of bootleg medication scrutiny, and just how big the GLP-1 market may get in 2024.

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    Bloomberg #ReleaseTheVials Feature:
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    Yahoo Finanace #ReleaseTheVials Feature VIDEO: https://youtu.be/nQbYa47DF4Q?feature=shared

    #mounjaro #zepbound #tirzepatide

    Bootleg Meds:
    https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/more-than-250-websites-selling-fake-weight-loss-drugs-reported-by-anti-2024-04-15/

     Drug Shortage Reporting: https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/drug-medication-shortages-us-olympic-amoxicillin-107fa9d8

    GLP-1 Sales:
    https://www.fiercepharma.com/marketing/glp-1s-track-take-drug-sales-crown-pd-1-inhibitors-2024-analyst


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    • 13 min
    Sourcing Compound Tirzepatide

    Sourcing Compound Tirzepatide

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    503a vs 503b pharmacies. What is the difference, and why you should care when it comes to compound tirzepatide and semaglutide.

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    #mounjaro #zepbound #tirzepatide

    Thank you for tuning in! If you found this content valuable, make sure to like, share, and subscribe to my youtube channel for more updates on GLP-1, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and the latest news on Mounjaro, Zepbound, Wegovy, and Ozempic. Stay informed and entertained with my unique blend of breaking news, humor, and my personal journey. For in-depth articles and resources, visit my website at onthepen.com. You can also connect with me on social media, where I go by @manonthemounjaro (or @manonmounjaro on X). Let's continue this journey together towards a healthier and happier life!
    Thank you for tuning in! If you found this content valuable, make sure to like, share, and subscribe to my youtube channel for more updates on GLP-1, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and the latest news on Mounjaro, Zepbound, Wegovy, and Ozempic. Stay informed and entertained with my unique blend of breaking news, humor, and my personal journey. For in-depth articles and resources, visit my website at onthepen.com. You can also connect with me on social media, where I go by @manonthemounjaro (or @manonmounjaro on X). Let's continue this journey together towards a healthier and happier life!

    • 12 min

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