Abstract

Injectable first-generation somatostatin receptor ligands (fg-SRLs) are the standard of care of medical treatment for acromegaly. While fg-SRLs control acromegaly in up to 50% of patients, they may lead to bothersome injection pain and site reactions. Paltusotine is an investigational, highly selective somatostatin receptor subtype 2 agonist, which is administered orally once a day. To date, phase 2 and 3 clinical trials suggest paltusotine treatment can achieve biochemical and symptom control in acromegaly, with a safety profile comparable to those of the fg-SRLs. Since paltusotine is a once-daily oral drug, it may represent a future treatment option for addressing patient preference or improving quality of life.

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