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AstraZeneca's obesity pill shows 5.8% weight loss in early trial, safe and tolerable for type-2 diabetes patients, licensed from Eccogene for $2 billion
Nov 4, 2024, 06:15 PM
AstraZeneca has announced promising results from its experimental obesity pill, which showed a 5.8% reduction in body weight during an early-stage clinical trial. The company reported that the medication was well-tolerated by patients, including those with type-2 diabetes. The trial indicated that side effects were consistent with the GLP-1 drug class, and the pill was deemed safe for use. This medication was licensed from China's Eccogene for up to $2 billion, highlighting AstraZeneca's commitment to expanding its portfolio in weight-loss treatments.
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