Novo's Semaglutide: Retinopathy Events Will Draw US FDA Panel's Focus

Once-weekly GLP-1 agonist was associated with higher risk of diabetic retinopathy complications in the SUSTAIN-6 trial, but Novo says this is consistent with data on early worsening of pre-existing retinopathy after glycemic control improves. While FDA's ophthalmology consultant concludes there's no cause for worry, clinical review team expresses 'residual concerns.'