Lilly Acquires Ventyx Biosciences for $1.2 Billion to Expand Inflammation Treatment Pipeline
Eli Lilly acquires Ventyx Biosciences for $1.2 billion to advance oral therapies targeting chronic inflammation in heart, brain, and autoimmune diseases.
Eli Lilly acquires Ventyx Biosciences for $1.2 billion to advance oral therapies targeting chronic inflammation in heart, brain, and autoimmune diseases.
Novo Nordisk's once-daily Wegovy pill launches in the U.S. at $149/month for self-paying customers, intensifying competition with Eli Lilly in the weight-loss drug market.
Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy obesity drug prices by half in Chinese provinces as patent expiration looms and local competitors prepare cheaper alternatives.
Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill becomes the first FDA-approved oral GLP-1 weight-loss medication, launching January 2026 at $149/month as the Danish drugmaker aims to reclaim market share from Eli Lilly.
Eli Lilly's (LLY) orforglipron oral pill successfully maintained weight loss in patients switching from injectable GLP-1 drugs, offering a more convenient obesity treatment option with FDA decision expected early 2026.
Eli Lilly's experimental retatrutide helps patients lose up to 24% body weight in trials, setting new standards for obesity treatment but with notable side effects and dropout rates.