Novo Nordisk’s Semaglutide Shows Promise In Hidradenitis Suppurativa

An academic study of GLP-1 agonist showed promise in patients with the painful skin condition but with no signs that the Danish drugmaker will pursue the indication, smaller players in the space may be interested.

Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide has impressed in an academic study where it was used to treat hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in obese patients but it looks unlikely that the company itself will focus on development in the serious skin condition.

The small non-placebo controlled study is part of a surge of independent trials being conducted by frontline clinicians eager to...

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