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Drug profile · INN

albiglutide

albiglutide (EPERZAN) is a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: withdrawn Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10) A10BJ04
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 3
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Drug details — albiglutide
US status
approved
Class
Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
3
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

albiglutide (EPERZAN) is a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN albiglutide
Brand EPERZAN
Mechanism Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist
Target Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor
Therapeutic class Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE
ATC code A10BJ04

Mechanism of action

Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist

Primary target: Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA withdrawn

Pipeline programs

  1. albiglutide + insulin glargine Phase 3 · GSK Glaxo Smith · Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
  2. placebo to match albiglutide Phase 3 · GSK Glaxo Smith · Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
  3. albiglutide Phase 2 · GSK Glaxo Smith · Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is albiglutide?

albiglutide (EPERZAN) is a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for albiglutide?

EPERZAN is a marketed brand name for albiglutide. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of albiglutide?

albiglutide has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.