Roche's CT-388 weight loss drug shows promising trial results

CNBC May 16, 2024, 03:00 PM UTC

Summary: Roche's weight loss drug CT-388 showed promising results in a phase one trial, with patients losing up to 18.8% of their weight. The market for obesity drugs is projected to reach $100 billion by the end of the decade. CT-388 mimics gut hormones to suppress appetite and normalize blood sugar levels. Roche aims to compete with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly in the weight loss treatment market.

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    New weight loss shot CT-388 shows promising results (Daily Mail)
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    Semaglutides improve heart health by 20% beyond weight loss (The Guardian)
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    Personalized semaglutide dosing aids sustainable weight loss (News-Medical.Net)
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    Ozempic reduces heart attack risk, may help fight other diseases (Daily Mail)
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    New weight loss jab retatrutide shows promising results (Daily Mail)
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