
Commentary|Articles|March 16, 2026
Expert Q&A: Key Counseling Points for FDA-Approved Somapacitan in Growth Disorders
Novo Nordisk's Nicky Kelepouris, MD, discusses the REAL8 trial, the expanded pediatric indications for once-weekly somapacitan, and the pharmacist's role in supporting families navigating long-term growth hormone therapy.
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In an interview with Pharmacy Times, Nicky Kelepouris, MD, United States medical lead of rare endocrine disorders at Novo Nordisk, discussed the REAL8 (NCT05330325) trial and the
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