The weight-loss drugs being tested in 2025: will they beat Ozempic?
In the first half of 2025, Ozempic developer Novo Nordisk in Bagsværd, Denmark, expects results from a second phase III trial of its experimental drug CagriSema — a combination of semaglutide and a medicine called cagrilintide. People on CagriSema lost about 23% of their body weight in a 68-week study, outperforming both drugs when taken alone.
Lilly forecasts 2025 profit largely above estimates on weight-loss drug strength
Eli Lilly forecast annual profit largely above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as it prepares to launch its popular diabetes and weight-loss treatments in new markets. The forecast comes weeks after the drugmaker stunned investors with weaker-than-expected sales for its weight-loss drug Zepbound for the second straight quarter.
Here's why researchers think most people stop taking weight loss drugs within a year
Nearly 2 in 3 people without diabetes quit popular weight loss drugs such as Ozempic or Victoza within one year, according to a new study.
The dark side of weight loss drugs no one warns about
New research uncovers hidden risks and surprising benefits of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, reshaping how we see these popular medications.
Eli Lilly beats on earnings even as weight loss, diabetes drug sales fall short
Eli Lilly reported mixed results for the fourth quarter, even as demand for its blockbuster weight loss drug Zepbound and diabetes treatment Mounjaro soared. The company's quarterly earnings topped Wall Street estimates,
Lilly needs a plan to spur weight-loss drug sales, investors say
Eli Lilly investors and analysts said they want to hear details from the company on how exactly it plans to grow U.S. sales of popular weight-loss drug Zepbound after it last month forecast lower-than-expected fourth-quarter revenues for the drug.
Prescriptions for weight loss drugs are skyrocketing, especially among young women. Experts think they know why.
The use of blockbuster weight loss drugs has surged among young women, for whom the treatments can often be "liberating."
How Weight-Loss Drugs Can Upend a Marriage
When Jeanne began to seriously consider taking Zepbound, one of the new-generation weight-loss drugs, she had the briefest of conversations with her husband, Javier. They were in
Lilly reassures investors that weight-loss drug demand is strong, shares rise
Eli Lilly on Thursday suggested that demand for its popular diabetes and weight-loss treatments was not a concern, easing investor agitation about signs of weakness in sales of the drugs. Lilly said o
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) Speeds Up Weight Loss Drug Data Release
Weight loss drugs are huge these days, and Eli Lilly (LLY) is leading the pack when it comes to these. However, today’s leader can become
Eli Lilly expects to beat profit forecasts on obesity drug demand
The world’s biggest drugmaker Eli Lilly has forecast that profits for the year will beat expectations, after two choppy quarters when disappointing sales of its blockbuster weight-loss drugs led to sharp sell-offs in its shares.
Half of Americans Support Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic for Obesity, Poll
Cost is a major obstacle for many. The drugs can be expensive without insurance, with out-of-pocket expenses reaching ...
The Big Question: should weight-loss injections face tougher restrictions?
Some users experience side-effects such as nausea, diarrhoea and fatigue. Other clinical studies have found that some patients taking weight-loss drugs lose muscle at far faster rates than those ...
Whoopi Goldberg Slams Weight Loss Drug Ad for Using AI Version of Her Face: ‘Do Not Indulge This’
Whoopi Goldberg wants fans to know that the ad circulating on Instagram appearing to show her endorsing a weight loss drug is ...
Novo Nordisk CEO says he's confident about Wegovy supply, next-generation weight loss drugs
Ozempic and Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk quieted Wall Street's concerns with its fourth-quarter results and 2025 outlook.