Published 11 months ago

Pfizer oral weight loss drug may be as effective as, quicker than Ozempic injection by Novo Nordisk, study says

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An oral drug made by Pfizer causes a similar amount of weight loss as, and works quicker than, rival Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster injection Ozempic, according to results from a phase two clinical trial released Monday.

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Reuters

Pfizer's diabetes drug results in similar weight loss levels as Novo's Ozempic

Pfizer Inc's diabetes drug resulted in weight loss similar to that of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic in a mid-stage study testing it in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to data published in a medical journal.

11 months ago·United Kingdom

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CNBC

Pfizer oral weight loss drug may be as effective as, quicker than Ozempic injection by Novo Nordisk, study says

Danuglipron, made by Pfizer could offer an advantage as an oral treatment option for weight loss over a frequent injection of Ozempic, made by Novo Nordisk.

11 months ago·United States

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Financial Post

Novo Nordisk says trial of oral weight-loss drug shows significant result

COPENHAGEN -- Novo Nordisk said on Monday a late-stage trial of an oral version of its drug semaglutide for weight loss has shown statistically significant and superior weight loss when compared to a placebo.

11 months ago·Canada

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UOL

Pfizer drug results in weight loss levels similar to those of Ozempic

The diabetes drug from Pfizer resulted in weight loss similar to that of Ozempic, from Novo Nordisk, in an intermediate-phase study conducted on patients with type 2 diabetes, according to data published in a medical journal. Read more (05/22/2023)

11 months ago·Brazil

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