Why Lilly and Novo are betting on amylin to power a new wave of obesity drugs after GLP-1s
- Posted on October 2, 2026
- By CNBC
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Pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are expanding their obesity treatment portfolios beyond GLP-1 receptor agonists by investing in amylin-based therapeutics. These dual-action medications target additional metabolic pathways, offering patients enhanced weight loss and glycemic control. As the global obesity epidemic intensifies, amylin drugs represent a promising complementary strategy to existing therapies, potentially addressing treatment resistance and maximizing clinical outcomes in metabolic disease management.
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