Eli Lilly's (LLY) popular weight-loss drug Zepbound outperformed Wegovy, a competitor drug from Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk (NVO), according to the results of a new clinical study released Wednesday.
Eli Lilly & Co. said its weight-loss drug Zepbound outperformed rival Novo Nordisk A/S's Wegovy in the first head-to-head trial of the two blockbusters. In the study sponsored by Lilly, those on Zepbound lost an average of about 50 pounds over 72 weeks.
The weight-loss drug market is about to get even more crowded.
Zepbound helped patients lose more weight than a major rival in a head-to-head trial.
On average, Zepbound led to a superior weight loss of 20.2% compared to 13.7% with Wegovy, Lilly said.
The magic isn't over for Eli Lilly (LLY 1.69%). Though the pharmaceutical giant isn't performing as well in the second half of the year as it did in the first, it still has plenty of fuel for growth.
Eli Lilly said on Wednesday patients taking its obesity drug Zepbound lost 47% more weight than those who were given Novo Nordisk's Wegovy in the first large, head-to-head trial of the highly in-demand rival medicines.
Eli Lilly said its obesity drug Zepbound led to more weight loss than its main rival, Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, in the first head-to-head clinical trial on the two weekly injections. The findings suggest Zepbound may be a superior treatment for weight loss, helping patients with obesity or who are overweight lose 20.2% of their body weight on average after 72 weeks.
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Eli Lilly investors have suffered an unexpected bear market as recent headwinds buffeted the stock. Notwithstanding near-term execution challenges, Lilly's weight loss drugs are gaining more share. Potential policy changes under the Biden administration could benefit Lilly, but they are unlikely to be resolved before Trump takes office.
Eli Lilly (LLY -0.14%) is the most valuable healthcare stock in the world, with a market capitalization of nearly $700 billion. But in recent weeks, its share price has been falling.