With Bydureon’s U.S. Approval, Amylin Extends Exenatide Franchise

Twice delayed by “complete response” letters, the drug’s approval gives Amylin a once-weekly GLP-1 analog, the longest-acting drug in its class.

Type 2 diabetics will soon have a new treatment option, thanks to FDA’s approval of once-weekly injectable drug Bydureon (exenatide). For the drug’s owner, Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc., the choices will likely be many as well, as the company faces challenges in gaining market access in a heavily competitive environment.

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