Iconovo develops intranasally inhaled semaglutide in ICOone Nasal for more user-friendly treatment of overweight and obesity

Iconovo announced today that the company has initiated the development of the GLP-1 analogue semaglutide in the inhaler ICOone Nasal for intranasal treatment of overweight and obesity. The initiative is based on in-depth analyses of the commercial opportunities for more user-friendly forms of administration of GLP-1. The company will run the project through preclinical proof-of-concept and at the same time initiate discussions with potential license partners for the product. Overweight and obesity are the first indications in Iconovo’s new initiative in the development of inhaled GLP-1.

“The GLP-1-based pharmaceutical semaglutide is an important component in the ongoing revolution in the treatment of overweight and obesity. An intranasally inhaled version would greatly increase user-friendliness with expected higher adherence to the treatment and simplify the initiation of treatment by caregivers, among other things by avoiding unpleasant injections and making it easier for patients to learn how to take their medication,” says Johan Wäborg, CEO of Iconovo.

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