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Eli Lilly secures China approval for first oral GLP-1 weight-loss drug

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Eli Lilly and Company has secured approval in China for its oral GLP-1 weight-loss drug, orforglipron, marketed as Foundayo. This marks the first oral GLP-1 treatment for obesity available in the Chinese market. The approval by China's National Medical Products Administration on Thursday allows the once-daily pill for chronic weight management in obese or overweight adults, positioning Eli Lilly to compete in China's substantial weight-management sector. AI

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Eli Lilly secures China approval for first oral GLP-1 weight-loss drug

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Xinmei Shen ·

    Eli Lilly beats Novo Nordisk to China approval for first oral GLP-1 weight-loss drug

    China has approved US pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly’s weight-loss pill orforglipron, making it the country’s first available oral GLP-1 treatment for obesity as global drug makers seek to tap the country’s massive weight-management market. China’s National Medical Products Admin…

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