Lilly And Novo Nordisk Shape Up For Obesity Treatment Battle Of The Heavyweights
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Executive Summary
Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro looks set to gain US approval for obesity this year and upcoming Phase III data could help it eclipse the huge success of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy.
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