"The frequency of drug administration is an important factor in the treatment of growth hormone deficiency. The emergence of a once-weekly dosing option is significant in terms of treatment adherence.’

With the market for growth hormone injections rising rapidly, the diversified treatment options have been increasing market interest.

The introduction of once-weekly treatment options to the once-daily regimen has emphasized the importance of choosing the right treatment option for patients. 

Professor Masanobu Kawai (Osaka Women's and Children's Hospital( focused on the effect of the once-weekly growth hormone deficiency treatment.