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GLP-1 drugs drive US obesity rate decline amid patent competition

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The obesity rate in the United States has begun to decline, largely attributed to the increasing availability and affordability of GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Wegovy. These drugs, initially developed from a peptide discovered in Gila monster venom and patented in 1990, have seen a significant price reduction due to market competition. The patent system is credited with fostering innovation by encouraging companies to develop improved versions rather than simply copying existing ones, ultimately leading to more accessible and cost-effective treatments as patents expire and generic versions emerge. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Dr. Bowman Heiden ·

    What a desert lizard teaches us about patents and the GLP-1 revolution

    The GLP-1 story shows how patents can reward discovery and push rivals to develop better drugs.

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