Can Eli Lilly Keep Up as NVO Eyes First Oral Obesity Pill Approval?
Key Takeaways The two main players in the global obesity market are Eli Lilly (LLY) and Novo Nordisk (NVO) , with their respective GLP-1 injectable therapies, Zepbound and Wegovy, leading the field. Although Zepbound entered the market after Wegovy, it has achieved rapid sales growth, fueled by strong demand. LLY had been enjoying a significant edge over Novo Nordisk, after Zepbound outperformed Wegovy in weight-loss efficacy in a head-to- head clinical study. In the first half of 2025, Zepbound generated $ ...