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Vivani reports NPM-115 preclinical weight loss comparable to Ozempic/Wegovy; prioritizes obesity
Vivani Medical, Inc.
- NPM-115 (exenatide implant) achieved ~20% weight loss in obese mice, similar to semaglutide injections.
- Disclosed semaglutide as API in NPM-139, a once-yearly implant for chronic weight management.
- Strategic shift to prioritize obesity implants; NPM-115 designed for twice-yearly dosing.
- IND for NPM-119 (type 2 diabetes) on clinical hold; expects to submit CMC info to FDA in H1 2024.
- Plans to submit IND for NPM-115 first-in-human obesity study later in 2024.