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setmelanotide · Medicine question

What is the effective elimination half-life of setmelanotide?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

The effective elimination half-life of setmelanotide is approximately 11 hours.

Sources for this answer

IMCIVREE 10 mg/ml solution for injectionRhythm Pharmaceutical UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 10Document updated 18 August 2026

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