Zealand Pharma starts Phase 3 ZUPREME trials of petrelintide for chronic weight management

• Zealand Pharma launched the registrational Phase 3 ZUPREME program for once-weekly petrelintide in chronic weight management.
• Results have not been presented; the program is intended to generate evidence for future regulatory filings and marketing applications.
• Phase 3a comprises three placebo-controlled trials across obesity or overweight populations, including type 2 diabetes or established cardiovascular disease.
• Enrollment is expected to total about 7,000 participants, positioning petrelintide for a potential large-scale commercial opportunity.
• The decision follows earlier Phase 2 data indicating meaningful weight loss with tolerability broadly comparable to placebo.

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