Eli Lilly has secured FDA approval for Foundayo, a groundbreaking oral GLP-1 weight-loss pill, bolstering its competitive stance against Novo Nordisk's Wegovy. The approval is anticipated to reshape the obesity drug market, with revenue projections reaching $15 billion by 2029. In a parallel strategic move, Lilly plans to acquire Centessa Pharmaceuticals for $7.8 billion, further diversifying into the lucrative sleep medicine sector.


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“FDA approves Eli Lilly's GLP-1 pill, opening the next phase of the weight loss drug market”

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“Novo Nordisk says Wegovy pill outperforms Lilly’s oral GLP-1 in cross-trial comparison”