After unveiling Phase II data on 27 February for a GLP-1/GIP agonist showing absolute weight reduction up to 14.7% after 13 weeks, Viking Therapeutics, Inc. now may be a contender in the burgeoning weight loss/obesity space. Despite the glowing reception of what the firm called “preliminary efficacy” findings, Viking expects that the next step will be a Phase IIb study that works out dosing issues and looks at longer term effects.
Viking Emerges As Obesity Contender With Strong Phase II Readout
An analyst is calling data from Viking’s Phase II study of GLP-1/GIP agonist VK2735 best-in-class, even compared with approved therapies, with 13-week weight reductions as high as 14.7%.
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