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Eli Lilly's Pill Promises 12% Weight Loss in 72 Weeks

8/8/2025

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Eli Lilly's promising weight loss pill, orforglipron, could help patients shed an impressive 12% of their body weight in just 72 weeks. In early trials, participants lost an average of 12 kilos, though some experienced nausea. With plans to seek licensing by year-end, the company is poised to tackle the global obesity crisis head-on.

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Eli Lilly's promising weight loss pill, orforglipron, could help patients shed an impressive 12% of their body weight in just 72 weeks. In early trials, participants lost an average of 12 kilos, though some experienced nausea. With plans to seek licensing by year-end, the company is poised to tackle the global obesity crisis head-on.