CagriSema Phase 3 Trial Shows Superior HbA1c Reduction and Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes

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Novo Nordisk's CagriSema achieved superior HbA1c reduction and weight loss in a Phase 3 trial for type 2 diabetes, outperforming semaglutide and strengthening the company's pipeline.

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• Superior Efficacy in Phase 3 Trial

  CagriSema demonstrated superior HbA1c reduction of 1.91%-points and weight loss of 14.2% in adults with type 2 diabetes in the REIMAGINE 2 trial, compared to semaglutide.

• Strong Weight Loss Profile

  Up to 43% of participants achieved ≥15% weight loss, and up to 24% achieved ≥20% weight loss, with no weight loss plateau observed at week 68.

• Favorable Safety Profile

  CagriSema appeared safe and well-tolerated, with gastrointestinal adverse events being the most common, consistent with incretin and amylin-based therapies.

• Regulatory Pathway Discussions Planned

  Following these results, Novo Nordisk will engage with authorities to discuss the regulatory pathway for CagriSema in type 2 diabetes, building on the recent FDA submission for weight management.

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Novo Nordisk announced highly positive headline results from its REIMAGINE 2 Phase 3 trial for CagriSema, a fixed-dose combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide, in adults with type 2 diabetes. The trial demonstrated superior reductions in both HbA1c (1.91%-points) and body weight (14.2%) compared to semaglutide alone. These results are significant as they indicate CagriSema could offer a more effective treatment option than current market leaders, including Novo Nordisk's own semaglutide-based products. The company plans to discuss the regulatory pathway with authorities, potentially expanding its dominant position in the diabetes and obesity markets.