Somapacitan - Novo Nordisk
Alternative Names: Albumin-binding somatropin - Novo Nordisk; Growth hormone derivative - Novo Nordisk; Long-acting growth hormone - Novo Nordisk; Long-acting somatropin - Novo Nordisk; NN 8640; NNC-0195-0092; Sogroya; Somatropin derivative - Novo Nordisk; Somatropin long acting - Novo NordiskLatest Information Update: 16 Mar 2026
At a glance
- Originator Novo Nordisk
- Class Growth hormones; Hormonal replacements; Tetrazoles
- Mechanism of Action Somatotropin receptor agonists
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Somatotropin deficiency
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity No
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Somatotropin deficiency
Most Recent Events
- 27 Feb 2026 Registered for Somatotropin deficiency (In adolescents, In children) in USA (SC)
- 27 Feb 2026 Novo Nordisk expects decision form US FDA for supplemental application for Somapacitan for Turner Syndrome in 2026
- 27 Feb 2026 Novo Nordisk submites a supplemental application for Sogroya® for Turner Syndrome in the US