Weight Loss Drug Wars Heat Up: Amgen Challenges Eli Lilly, Novo's Dominance
Amgen's new obesity drug, MariTide, shows promise against giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, but faces tough competition in a $100B market.
Eli Lilly claims superiority of its weight-loss drug Zepbound after clinical trial
Drugmaker Eli Lilly is claiming victory in the battle of weight loss drugs, now one of the most competitive and lucrative areas of the pharmaceutical indus
Zepbound Tops Wegovy for Weight Loss in Eli Lilly Study
Shares of Eli Lilly climbed early Wednesday after the drugmaker detailed a study showing that its blockbuster weight-loss drug Zepbound helped patients shed more pounds than Wegovy from rival Novo Nor
Eli Lilly's Zepbound beats Wegovy in head-to-head weight loss trial
Eli Lilly said patients taking its obesity drug Zepbound lost 47% more weight than those who were given Novo Nordisk's Wegovy in a study.
Eli Lilly’s Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound More Effective than Novo’s Wegovy, Study Shows
New data indicating Eli Lilly’s obesity shot Zepbound works better than Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy could add fuel to Lilly’s new efforts to market the drug as shortages ease.Recent months have brought new questions about whether the sky-high expectations for Zepbound’s sales—which have sent Lilly’s share price up more than 230% over the past three years—may be overly optimistic.
New study compares effectiveness of popular weight loss drugs
A study of two popular weight loss drugs, Zepbound and Wegovy, found that Zepbound was more effective helping people lose weight. The study was funded by Eli Lilly, the manufacturer of Zepbound. NBC News' Anne Thompson reports.
Zepbound vs. Wegovy: New clinical trial says this weight-loss medication sheds more pounds
Amid the war on obesity, a clear winner has emerged in a battle between two weight-loss injectables. Zepbound (tirzepatide), manufactured by Fortune 500 firm Eli Lilly & Co., bested competitor Wegovy (semaglutide),
In new trial, Zepbound bests Wegovy for weight loss
Zepbound, the new GLP-1 weight-loss drug from Eli Lilly & Co., has outperformed its main competitor, Wegovy, in a clinical trial funded by Lilly.
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‘Leptin’s last chance’: Mouse study says infamous weight loss drug failure could boost GLP-1s
Leptin by itself doesn't hold promise for weight loss — but a new mouse study suggests it could work in combination with ...
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For first phase of Mounjaro's obesity rollout in England, only a limited number of patients will have access
Following its endorsement of Eli Lilly’s obesity medicine tirzepatide, England’s National Institute for Health and Care ...
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Lilly’s Zepbound beats Novo’s Wegovy in high-stakes obesity drug trial
Results from the head-to-head study showed treatment with Zepbound resulted in 47% greater relative weight loss than Wegovy, ...
Britain drug-cost watchdog says it will recommend Lilly obesity drug
Britain's drugs cost-effectiveness watchdog NICE said on Thursday it will recommend Eli Lilly's obesity drug Mounjaro be made ...
Altimmune CEO on what’s next for its experimental obesity drug
Vipin Garg, Altimmune CEO, joins 'Fast Money' to discuss Altimmune announcing topline results from its obesity drug trial, ...
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U.K. to restrict Eli Lilly’s obesity drug to patients with greatest need
The U.K. will soon offer Eli Lilly's Mounjaro for people with obesity — but only to a small share of those medically eligible ...
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The race to create an oral GLP-1 obesity drug: 4 things to know
The push to develop the first oral GLP-1 receptor drug for obesity is heating up, as four phase 3 drugs race to become the first approved oral treatment for obesity, Global Data reported Dec. 2.
What's Next for Amgen Obesity Drug After Investors Disappointed by Results
Shares in Amgen fell on Tuesday after they announced the results of a trial for their weight loss drug MariTide.
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Amgen obesity drug cuts weight in study, but results miss Wall Street’s high mark
Shares in Amgen fell by double digits Tuesday on results for the company’s MariTide shot, which is viewed as a potential ...
Biden Administration Proposes Covering Obesity Drugs In Medicare And Medicaid
It's uncertain whether the Biden administration proposal to cover obesity drugs in Medicare and Medicaid will survive ...
Amgen Obesity Drug More Effective Than Competitors
A new weight loss drug called MariTide caused 20 percent weight loss in a recent trial, even better than Wegovy or Ozempic.