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Orforglipron, an Oral Small-Molecule GLP-1 Receptor Agonist, in Early Type 2 Diabetes.

The New England journal of medicine·September 18, 2025·PMID 40544435

Why it matters

Orforglipron is a nonpeptide oral GLP-1 agonist, offering a potential alternative to injectable GLP-1 therapies. This trial provides robust phase 3 evidence of its efficacy and safety in early diabetes, which may influence oral treatment options and patient adherence.

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