The Future Of Obesity

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are duking it out in the market, but dozens of competitors are waiting in the wings.

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The obesity space is at a very exciting point and new developments are coming thick and fast • Source: Shutterstock

The recent approval of Eli Lilly and Company’s Zepbound (tirzepatide) for obesity means two highly effective incretin drugs are now available for obesity. Lilly believes it can supply Zepbound in large quantities from the off, besting Novo Nordisk A/S which has been unable to make Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4mg injection) in sufficient amounts to meet demand. 

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