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Gan & Lee advances once-weekly oral GLP-1 peptide into Phase I

Published

11 September 2026

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opportunities

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Biotech

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China

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Fusion42 · 11 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals has initiated Phase I trials for GZC8072, a once-weekly oral GLP-1 peptide aiming to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, using proprietary technologies to extend half-life and improve oral bioavailability.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a new competitor in oral diabetes drugs pushing once-weekly dosing, reshaping convenience expectations and adherence in GLP-1 therapies. Move quickly to evaluate peptide bioavailability innovations to stay relevant against this distinct approach to weekly oral dosing.

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1 source · 11 Sep 2026

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