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FDA Approves Mounjaro to Cut Heart Attack Risk 8%

8/28/2026

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  • Eli Lilly received FDA approval for Mounjaro to reduce heart attack and stroke risk in high-risk type 2 diabetics.
  • A head-to-head trial found Mounjaro cut major adverse heart events 8% more than Lilly’s Trulicity.
  • Mounjaro sales jumped 91% to $9.94 billion in the second quarter as global demand surged.
  • Novo Nordisk secured 2024 FDA approval for Wegovy to lower heart risk in overweight adults.