What will be the next obesity blockbuster?

The latest weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro have changed the lives of many people with obesity. What will the next generation of obesity drugs look like?

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April 22, 2026 – 11:50

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Two companies – Danish maker Novo Nordisk and US pharma company Eli Lilly – have dominated the market for obesity drugs.

But there are now dozens of big and small companies, including some Swiss ones, that are hoping to challenge them with a new generation of obesity drugs.

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What will be the next obesity blockbuster?

The latest weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro have changed the lives of many people with obesity. What will the next generation of obesity drugs look like?

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Can Swiss pharma giant Roche reshape the obesity market?

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