
FDA Approves a New Obesity Drug Poised to Dethrone Wegovy
Published on November 8, 2023

There’s officially a new and fierce competitor for Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy (semaglutide) when it comes to weight loss. On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration approved the drug tirzepatide, developed by Eli Lilly, as a treatment for obesity. The weekly injectable drug will be sold under the brand name Zepbound.
