Novo Nordisk Should Have Studied Insulin Icodec Twice-Weekly Dosing, US Panel Says

FDA had recommended studying a twice-weekly dose, but Novo declined because it would add complexity to treatment for type 1 diabetes. However, the firm’s proposed strategy for reducing hypoglycemia risk with once-weekly insulin icodec would create its own complexity, panel said.

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Novo Nordisk said a twice-weekly insulin icodec regimen would have created too much complexity. • Source: Shutterstock

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