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

China approved Eli Lilly’s weight-loss pill orforglipron, making it the country’s first available oral GLP-1 treatment for obesity. The National Medical Products Administration said Thursday that the once-daily drug, sold as Foundayo, can be used for chronic weight management by obese or overweight adults.

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SSouth China Morning Post★★★☆☆2026-11-13 01:01Original

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