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Why Lilly and Novo are betting on amylin to power a new wave of obesity drugs after GLP-1s

CNBC Business·October 2, 2026·1 min read
Why Lilly and Novo are betting on amylin to power a new wave of obesity drugs after GLP-1s

Eli Lilly and Novo are developing new amylin drugs as a second biological lever for treating obesity and diabetes, following the success of GLP-1 medications. Amylin targets different pathways to regulate appetite and blood sugar, potentially offering enhanced efficacy or alternative options for patients who do not respond well to GLP-1s.

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