As of today, the FDA confirms that shortages are over for the main weight loss drugs7 This means that, at least for the next few years, secular trends are in favor of Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, barring concerns about their current valuations and price competition between them
The pharmaceutical chemical maker Cambrex, for example, says it has no such plans
The efficacy of the approach is demonstrated with three GLP-1-oligourea hybrids showing prolonged activity in vivo
Tirzepatide follows a similar pattern, with indications spanning glycemic control and obesity treatment
This guide walks through how these drugs work, which patients benefit, what the trial data actually show, what to expect in terms of side effects and cost, and the difficult question of what happens when you stop
It is not recommended for individuals under the age of 18 or over the age of 75