Endocrinology news this week covers major developments, updates, launches and progress across the biopharma sector.
In Today’s Newsletter
🦴 Sōlaria Biō launches Bondia medical food for bone health [1] [US • 20 Oct 2025]
https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/solaria-bio-announces-new-bone-health-breakthrough-with-bondia
Context: Press release notes RCT in Osteoporosis International, 286 postmenopausal women with osteopenia or BMI ≥30.
Key point: Company reports Bondia slowed bone loss vs placebo, including an osteopenia subgroup claim of 85% femoral-neck bone-loss reduction (endpoint details not specified).
Implication: Could inform practice and payer discussions; interpretation depends on study design and confounding control.
❤️ Rybelsus label adds CV risk-reduction in T2D after SOUL 🎯 [2] [US • 21 Oct 2025]
https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2773041/nvos-rybelsus-gets-fda-nod-to-reduce-heart-risk-in-diabetes-patients
Context: SOUL Phase IIIb reported 14% relative MACE risk reduction vs placebo; safety consistent with class with higher GI AEs.
Key point: FDA approved oral semaglutide to reduce MACE in high-risk adults with T2D, expanding Rybelsus’ US label.
Implication: May influence prescriber choice and payer reviews pending full data.
💊 Entera Bio’s EB613 oral PTH shows BMD gains in early postmenopause [3] [IL • 23 Oct 2025]
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/10/23/3172057/0/en/Entera-Bio-Presents-Positive-New-Clinical-Data-from-EB613-Phase-2-Trial-Demonstrating-Significant-Bone-Density-Improvements-in-Early-Postmenopausal-Women.html
Context: Post-hoc analysis of Phase 2 RCT, 6 months; subgroup n reported as EB613 n=8 vs placebo n=19.
Key point: 2.5 mg EB613 increased BMD vs placebo at lumbar spine (+3.1%), total hip (+2.3%), femoral neck (+2.0%).
Implication: May influence prescriber choice and payer reviews pending full data.
🧪 Tzield sBLA expedited to delay progression in stage 3 T1D [4] [US • 21 Oct 2025]
https://www.managedhealthcareexecutive.com/view/type-1-diabetes-drug-tzield-under-expedited-review-through-new-fda-program
Context: PROTECT Phase 3 in recent-onset 8–17 years preserved C-peptide; key secondaries not statistically significant; CRS ~1.8%.
Key point: FDA accepted sBLA under National Priority Voucher pilot and accelerated approval pathway for stage 3 T1D.
Implication: May influence prescriber choice and payer reviews pending full data.
🇮🇳 Lilly–Cipla introduce tirzepatide as Yurpeak in India 💉 [5] [IN • 24 Oct 2025]
https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/lilly-cipla-yurpeak-tirzepatide-launch-india-diabetes-obesity-125102301152_1.html
Context: Cipla to distribute and promote; Lilly to manufacture; KwikPen 2.5–15 mg; pricing aligned with Mounjaro.
Key point: Collaboration targets expanded access across urban and semi-urban markets without price change.
Implication: Introduces competition that may affect pricing and formulary access.
⚡ Neurotronic to unveil first outcomes of multi-organ denervation in T2D + HTN [6] [US • 24 Oct 2025]
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/neurotronic-announces-first-clinical-outcomes-120000904.html
Context: NECTAR III–IV single-arm studies of hepatic and bilateral renal ethanol denervation; results to be presented at TCT 2025.
Key point: First reported clinical outcomes for Neuviant MDN in uncontrolled T2D and HTN, with details pending presentations.
Implication: Signals pipeline investment and modality expansion.
🔊 Ultrasound-stimulated microbubbles may enhance lenvatinib in thyroid cancer [7] [25 Oct 2025]
https://bioengineer.org/ultrasound-boosts-lenvatinibs-effects-on-thyroid-cancer/
Context: Summary of research in BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology on ultrasound-activated microbubble cavitation with lenvatinib.
Key point: In vitro and animal models reportedly showed augmented antitumor effects without added toxicity per article (study design specifics not detailed).
Implication: Could inform practice and payer discussions; interpretation depends on study design and confounding control.
🧬 LAMB3 expression linked to aggressiveness in papillary thyroid carcinoma [8] [25 Oct 2025]
https://www.geneonline.com/lamb3-expression-linked-to-increased-malignancy-in-papillary-thyroid-carcinoma/
Context: Report highlights associations between elevated LAMB3 and malignant or metastatic behavior in PTC.
Key point: Higher LAMB3 expression associated directionally with increased malignancy, with calls for further mechanistic study.
Implication: Could inform practice and payer discussions; interpretation depends on study design and confounding control.
Why it matters
- Oral and noninvasive modalities may improve initiation and adherence versus injectables in osteoporosis and metabolic disease.
- Rybelsus’ CV label broadens GLP-1 utility across cardiometabolic risk management.
- Expedited FDA pathways can compress timelines for high-need indications such as stage 3 T1D.
- India distribution partnerships can expand reach and shape pricing dynamics for obesity and diabetes therapies.
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FAQ
What evidence underpins Bondia’s claims?
A company-described RCT in Osteoporosis International with 286 postmenopausal women reported slowed bone loss vs placebo and an osteopenia subgroup claim of 85% femoral-neck benefit, with limited endpoint detail in the release [1].
What exactly changed on Rybelsus’ US label?
FDA added an indication to reduce major adverse cardiovascular events in high-risk adults with T2D, supported by the SOUL trial’s 14% relative MACE reduction vs placebo [2].
How robust are EB613’s data for Phase 3 planning?
A post-hoc Phase 2 analysis showed 6-month BMD gains at spine, hip and femoral neck at the 2.5 mg dose in early postmenopause, complementing prior results and supporting dose selection [3].
What is the scope of Tzield’s new filing?
An sBLA seeks to delay progression in stage 3 T1D, accepted under an expedited pilot and accelerated approval, with PROTECT preserving C-peptide though key secondaries were not significant [4].
How will Yurpeak change tirzepatide access in India?
Cipla will distribute and promote a second brand at parity pricing to Mounjaro, aiming to extend access beyond metros using its network [5].
What is known about Neurotronic’s denervation outcomes?
NECTAR III–IV are single-arm studies of hepatic and renal ethanol denervation in uncontrolled T2D and HTN; first outcome data are being presented at TCT 2025, with specifics not in the release [6].
Entities / Keywords
Sōlaria Biō; Bondia; synbiotic medical food; osteopenia; Osteoporosis International.
Novo Nordisk; Rybelsus; oral semaglutide; SOUL; MACE.
Entera Bio; EB613; oral PTH(1-34); BMD; NAMS 2025.
Sanofi; Tzield; teplizumab; PROTECT; National Priority Voucher.
Eli Lilly; Cipla; tirzepatide; Yurpeak; Mounjaro; India access.
Neurotronic; Neuviant; NECTAR III–IV; TCT 2025.
Lenvatinib; ultrasound microbubbles; anaplastic thyroid cancer.
LAMB3; papillary thyroid carcinoma; PTC malignancy.
References
- https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/solaria-bio-announces-new-bone-health-breakthrough-with-bondia
- https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2773041/nvos-rybelsus-gets-fda-nod-to-reduce-heart-risk-in-diabetes-patients
- https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/10/23/3172057/0/en/Entera-Bio-Presents-Positive-New-Clinical-Data-from-EB613-Phase-2-Trial-Demonstrating-Significant-Bone-Density-Improvements-in-Early-Postmenopausal-Women.html
- https://www.managedhealthcareexecutive.com/view/type-1-diabetes-drug-tzield-under-expedited-review-through-new-fda-program
- https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/lilly-cipla-yurpeak-tirzepatide-launch-india-diabetes-obesity-125102301152_1.html
- https://finance.yahoo.com/news/neurotronic-announces-first-clinical-outcomes-120000904.html
- https://bioengineer.org/ultrasound-boosts-lenvatinibs-effects-on-thyroid-cancer/
- https://www.geneonline.com/lamb3-expression-linked-to-increased-malignancy-in-papillary-thyroid-carcinoma/