Eli Lilly has significantly raised its revenue and profit outlook for 2026, driven by soaring demand for its obesity drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound, which are widening its lead over competitor Novo Nordisk. This surge in sales highlights the booming market for GLP-1 weight-loss medications.
Danish manufacturer Novo Nordisk announced it is seeking a provisional injunction from a US court to immediately block advertisements for obesity and diabetes drugs by American company Eli Lilly. The lawsuit involves popular medications like Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound.
A new generation of weight-loss therapies is under development, promising to offer improved efficacy and convenience compared to existing GLP-1 drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy.
CVS will restore coverage for Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Zepbound and add it to its drug plans. This decision comes after Eli Lilly reportedly slashed the price of the medication.
Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly announced strong financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with significant growth attributed to the performance of its key drugs, Mounjaro and Zepbound.
Eli Lilly is reportedly not just replacing its drug Zepbound but is actively expanding its presence to build a dominant position in the broader obesity treatment market.
Eli Lilly's stock has seen a significant rise following the approval of its GLP-1 pill, intensifying competition in the weight-loss drug market with Novo Nordisk's Wegovy. Analysts continue to favor Eli Lilly's Foundayo, adding a financial dimension to the ongoing market battle and prompting investment discussions, with new approvals potentially marking a turning point for Novo Nordisk.
Major US weight-loss drug manufacturers are reducing prices for medicines like Zepbound as they compete to attract customers and make treatments more affordable.
Novo Nordisk's shares experienced a significant drop after its obesity drug did not demonstrate superior efficacy compared to Zepbound in clinical trials.
A new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program, effective July 1, will reduce the cost of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound to $50 a month for eligible seniors.
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has disclosed he is taking a GLP-1 medication, such as Zepbound, linking his decision to a long-standing health condition and joining other high-profile figures using these drugs.
Shares of Eli Lilly & Co. fell in premarket trading after new industry prescription data for its blockbuster obesity drug Zepbound disappointed Wall Street investors.
An overview of the rapidly growing GLP-1 market details the costs of popular weight-loss medications like Wegovy, Zepbound, and Foundayo, and offers advice on choosing the best option.
This week's notable healthcare headlines focus on key developments concerning pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, which is expanding Zepbound access, along with Novo Nordisk and Novartis.
American restaurant chains are reconsidering both menus and portion sizes after the use of so-called GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound, has increased significantly.
Eli Lilly has introduced a new, more convenient form of its obesity drug Zepbound, offering a month's worth of doses in a single pen to encourage wider usage.
The popularity of the weight-loss drug Zepbound has inadvertently generated a $1.3 billion financial boost for various religious organizations, according to a new report.
Shaquille O'Neal has revealed he is taking a GLP-1 medication, Zepbound, not for weight loss but to treat obstructive sleep apnea, partnering with Eli Lilly to raise awareness.
CVS will soon cover Eli Lilly's GLP-1 medications, including Foundayo and Zepbound, potentially providing access to these drugs for millions more Americans.
Eli Lilly announced clinical trial results for retatrutide, its next gen obesity drug. The drug helped study participants lose 70 lbs over 80 weeks, making it more powerful than Zepbound and Wegovy.
Millions of patients have lost coverage for popular obesity drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy over the past year due to new restrictions, forcing many to seek alternative treatments.
Novo Nordisk has launched the high-dose version of its GLP-1 injection, Wegovy, at a price point $50 lower than Eli Lilly's competing drug, Zepbound. This strategic pricing aims to position Wegovy competitively in the market.
Insurance companies are increasingly cutting off coverage for popular weight-loss medications like Zepbound, leaving patients who have seen significant results without access to their prescriptions.
Lilly is betting big on retatrutide as the next pillar of its obesity portfolio after its weight loss injection Zepbound and its upcoming pill, orforglipron.
Novo Nordisk's shares experienced a significant drop after its obesity drug did not demonstrate superior efficacy compared to Zepbound in clinical trials.
Eli Lilly has announced a landmark trial demonstrating a major breakthrough with its Taltz-Zepbound drug combination for treating both psoriasis and obesity.