Tirzepatide Obesity Indication Approved as “Zepbound”
Here is a brief preview of this blast: Lilly announced that FDA approved tirzepatide as “Zepbound” for adults with obesity or overweight that also have weight-related comorbidities such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, T2DM, OSA, or CVD (view label). Of note, FDA also made an announcement regarding the approval (view here). Tirzepatide remains under review in the EU, UK, China, and other markets. Lilly stated Zepbound is anticipated to be launched in the US by EOY 2023 in six doses (2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 12.5mg, and 15mg). In the press release, Lilly specifically disclosed the Zepbound WAC price of $1,059.87, which Lilly noted is 20% less expensive than Wegovy. FENIX will conduct a full label analysis of Zepbound in the coming days.