Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Alkermes plc announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Bydureon (exenatide extended-release for injectable suspension) – the first once-weekly treatment for type 2 diabetes. Bydureon is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes in multiple clinical settings. Bydureon will be available in pharmacies nationwide in February.More »