Amgen Obesity Drug More Effective Than Competitors
A new weight loss drug called MariTide caused 20 percent weight loss in a recent trial, even better than Wegovy or Ozempic.
Amgen says obesity drug caused up to 20% weight loss after a year, with no plateau
The results shed light on how MariTide may measure up to weight loss injections from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and other experimental treatments.
New Drug Causes 20 Percent Weight Loss in Early Amgen Results
The pharmaceutical manufacturer Amgen announced on Tuesday that an experimental obesity drug helped patients lose up to 20 percent of their weight in a year. The drug, MariTide, is given by injection once a month, compared with once a week for other obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound that are already on the market.
What's Next for Amgen Obesity Drug After Investors Disappointed by Results
Shares in Amgen fell on Tuesday after they announced the results of a trial for their weight loss drug MariTide.
Amgen obesity drug cuts weight in study, but results miss Wall Street’s high mark
Shares in Amgen fell by double digits Tuesday on results for the company’s MariTide shot, which is viewed as a potential rival to Wegovy and Zepbound.
Amgen Dives 5% Despite 'Truly Remarkable' Results For Obesity Treatment
Amgen stock tumbled Tuesday after its weight-loss drug met Wall Street's expectations, but was only on par with Eli Lilly's Zepbound.
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