Biocon’s Oral Insulin Gains Momentum With JDRF Backing
Executive Summary
Biocon’s oral insulin program has received a boost with the US-based JDRF supporting plans to progress its drug candidate in type 1 diabetes. While the pullback of players like Novo Nordisk underscores the potential risks in the oral insulin space, JDRF says early results of Biocon’s candidate “warrant support” for further studies.
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