MK 4082
Alternative Names: HS-10535; MK-4082Latest Information Update: 13 Aug 2026
At a glance
- Originator Jiangsu Hansoh Pharmaceutical
- Developer Jiangsu Hansoh Pharmaceutical; Merck AG
- Class Obesity therapies; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase I Obesity
Most Recent Events
- 05 Aug 2026 Merck Sharp & Dohme plans a phase I trial for Obesity (In volunteers) (PO) in August 2026 (NCT07748351)
- 20 Jul 2026 Merck Sharp & Dohme initiates a phase I pharmacokinetic trial in volunteers in the US (PO) (NCT07697625)
- 13 Jul 2026 Merck plans a phase I MK-4082-005 trial for Obesity (In volunteers) (PO, Tablet) in July 2026 (NCT07697625)