Education
About Us
Working with TipRanks
Follow Us
Novo Nordisk (DE:NOVA)
FRANKFURT:NOVA
Semaglutide, Nnc0487-0111
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Obesity, Overweight
Phase III
Not Yet Recruiting
AMAZE 8: A Research Study Investigating How Well the Medicine NNC0487-0111 Compared to Semaglutide Helps People With Excess Body Weight and Type 2 Diabetes Lose Weight
Feb 03, 2026
―
FAQ
What are the FDA phases for drug approval?
The FDA approval process for new drugs is divided into several phases:
a. Preclinical testing
b. Phase 1 – Safety and dosage
c. Phase 2 – Effectiveness and side effects
d. Phase 3 – Confirmation of effectiveness, monitoring of adverse reactions, and comparison with existing treatments
e. Phase 4 – Post-marketing studies to track long-term safety and effectiveness
a. Preclinical testing
b. Phase 1 – Safety and dosage
c. Phase 2 – Effectiveness and side effects
d. Phase 3 – Confirmation of effectiveness, monitoring of adverse reactions, and comparison with existing treatments
e. Phase 4 – Post-marketing studies to track long-term safety and effectiveness
What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is a carefully designed study in which researchers test a drug, treatment, or medical device in people to evaluate its safety, effectiveness, and potential side effects. These trials are essential for determining whether a new treatment should be approved for widespread use.
What drugs does Novo Nordisk (NOVA) have in its pipeline
NOVA is currently developing the following drugs: Nnc6989-0001 A, Semaglutide, Nnc0662-0419, Semaglutide, Nnc0487-0111. These drug candidates are in various stages of clinical development as the company works toward FDA approval.