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Zepbound is now available in US for adults living with obesity
News | December 09, 2023

Zepbound is now available in US for adults living with obesity

Express Scripts to add Zepbound to National Preferred Formulary


LG Chem initiates phase 2 clinical trials in patients with defects in MC4R pathway causing obesity and hyperphagia
Clinical Trials | October 23, 2023

LG Chem initiates phase 2 clinical trials in patients with defects in MC4R pathway causing obesity and hyperphagia

LG Chem is making progress in the development of the world's first oral treatment for rare forms of obesity.


Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly record growth in Q2 driven by obesity, diabetes drug sales
News | August 30, 2023

Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly record growth in Q2 driven by obesity, diabetes drug sales

Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 Ozempic has reported a YoY increase in revenue from $2.1 billion to $3.2 billion


Market success of Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug likely to be delayed in Japan, says GlobalData
News | July 29, 2023

Market success of Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug likely to be delayed in Japan, says GlobalData

In March 2023, Japan’s Ministry of Health and Labor Welfare approved Novo Nordisk’s once-weekly subcutaneous glucagon-like peptide-1


Boehringer Ingelheim and Zealand Pharma Phase II trial with survodutide shows nearly 19% weight loss in people with obesity
News | June 28, 2023

Boehringer Ingelheim and Zealand Pharma Phase II trial with survodutide shows nearly 19% weight loss in people with obesity

Survodutide has a novel mechanism of action (agonism of the dual GCG/GLP-1 receptors) that may have direct effects on energy expenditure in the liver in addition to decreasing appetite


LG Chem’s new drug for obesity receives additional orphan drug designation by US FDA
News | June 16, 2022

LG Chem’s new drug for obesity receives additional orphan drug designation by US FDA

With this designation, LG Chem will receive benefits such as exclusive sales rights in the US market for seven years, subsidies and tax cuts for clinical testing costs in the US, and preliminary consulting support related to development


Lilly's tirzepatide delivered up to 22.5% weight loss in adults with obesity
Biotech | April 29, 2022

Lilly's tirzepatide delivered up to 22.5% weight loss in adults with obesity

Participants taking tirzepatide lost up to 52 lb. (24 kg) in this 72-week phase 3 study


Dr. Reddy’s and Nestle Health Science launch Celevida GLP for optimized nutritional support
Healthcare | May 08, 2026

Dr. Reddy’s and Nestle Health Science launch Celevida GLP for optimized nutritional support

Clinical guidelines and expert consensus recommend 1.2–1.5 g/kg/day protein intake during therapy to help preserve muscle mass


Novo Nordisk posts strong Q1 as Wegovy drives global GLP-1 momentum
News | May 07, 2026

Novo Nordisk posts strong Q1 as Wegovy drives global GLP-1 momentum

The standout story remains Wegovy, particularly its new oral formulation


Eli Lilly unveils $4.5 bn Indiana expansion
News | May 07, 2026

Eli Lilly unveils $4.5 bn Indiana expansion

The investment will upgrade and expand production capabilities at Lilly Lebanon API and Lilly Lebanon Advanced Therapies