Structure Therapeutics' oral pill aleniglipron achieved 15–16% body weight loss (up to 39 lbs) after 44 weeks in Phase 2, rivaling injectables with better tolerability and no plateau. Phase 3 is planned for 2026—a potential game changer for obesity treatment.
Viking Therapeutics announces Phase 3 trials for its oral VK2735 obesity pill, showing up to 12.2% weight loss in early tests. Shares jump 9% as company eyes Q3 start.
Novo Nordisk CEO says company is open to acquisitions of any size to strengthen its obesity drug portfolio following competition from Eli Lilly and loss of Metsera to Pfizer.
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'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.
