New Novo Nordisk drug could beat market leaders for weight loss, early results show
Participants in trial of amycretin injectable obesity drug lost an average of 24% of their body weight on highest dose
Participants in trial of amycretin injectable obesity drug lost an average of 24% of their body weight on highest dose

Amycretin also improved participants’ blood sugar levels in positive sign for Danish company’s treatment pipeline

Danish pharma group seeks to broaden options and stay competitive with Eli Lilly

Once-a-week injection achieved less weight loss than rival treatment

Shares in Danish company rise as drugmaker secures lead in oral obesity treatment

Novo Nordisk chief estimates industry reaching only 15% of potential customers at most

Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy tablet offers Danish drugmaker window to win back market share from Eli Lilly