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US FDA approves Lilly's Mounjaro to reduce cardiovascular risk
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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US FDA approved Eli Lilly's Mounjaro to reduce cardiovascular risk in adults with type 2 diabetes at high risk of heart events, expanding its use beyond blood sugar control. The approval was based on a trial showing Mounjaro outperformed Lilly's older diabetes drug Trulicity in reducing heart attack and stroke risk.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech, and 10 sources have reported it between 28 Aug 2026 and 29 Aug 2026.
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Your diabetes drug just gained a stronger position by lowering heart risks. Compete now by building on this dual benefit or face being sidelined in a rapidly evolving treatment market.
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10 sources · first reported 28 Aug 2026 · latest 29 Aug 2026
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