Bivamelagon (INNTooltip International Nonproprietary Name; developmental code names LB54640, LR-19021) is a small-molecule melanocortin MC4 receptor agonist under development by LG Chem Life Sciences for the treatment of hypothalamic obesity, .
[1][2] Unlike the older drug with the same mechanism of action, setmelanotide, it can be taken orally.
[3][4][5] As of March 2024, it is in phase 2 clinical trials.
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