About Zealand Pharma A/S
Zealand Pharma A/S is a biotechnology company specializing in the discovery, development, and commercialization of peptide-based medicines. Headquartered in Søborg, Denmark, the company operates in Denmark and the United States.
Key Focus Areas
The company's portfolio targets:
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Metabolic disorders
- Specialty disease areas with unmet medical needs
Products and Pipeline
Zealand Pharma offers innovative treatments, including:
- Zegalogue: A single-use syringe or autoinjector for severe hypoglycemia treatment.
- Dasiglucagon bi-hormone artificial pancreas systems: Combines insulin and dasiglucagon for advanced diabetes management.
The company's pipeline features promising candidates such as:
- Dasiglucagon: Under development for congenital hyperinsulinism.
- Glepaglutide: A long-acting GLP-2 analog in Phase III trials for short bowel syndrome.
Company Background
Founded in 1997, Zealand Pharma A/S has established itself as a leader in peptide-based therapeutics, addressing critical healthcare challenges worldwide.