Semaglutide Childhood Obesity Trial Meets Primary Endpoint as Novo Nordisk’s STEP Young Study Shows 40.4% of Children No Longer Classified as Having Obesity

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Novo Nordisk’s phase 3 STEP Young trial found that 40.4% of children aged 6 to under 12 treated with once-weekly semaglutide were no longer classified as having obesity after 68 weeks, versus none on placebo — a first efficacy readout for semaglutide in this young age group.

New Wegovy Weight Loss Data 2026: Novo Nordisk Reports Nearly 28% Reduction in Early Responders

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Novo Nordisk has unveiled groundbreaking clinical sub-analyses at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) 2026, revealing that high-dose semaglutide (7.2 mg) can lead to nearly 28% weight loss in specific patient groups while preserving vital muscle health.

Foundayoâ„¢ Launch Impact on Eli Lilly: Prescriptions & LLY Stock Fall

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The Foundayo launch impact on Eli Lilly has been swift and sharp — while FDA approval of orforglipron marked a historic first for oral GLP-1 obesity treatment, early prescription data trailing Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy sent LLY stock down as much as 4.3%, forcing analysts to slash 2026 revenue forecasts from $5 billion to just $1.3–1.6 billion.

Lilly’s Foundayo orforglipron ACHIEVE-4 Study: Updated Safety Profile

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Eli Lilly’s latest Phase 3 study, ACHIEVE-4, demonstrates that the oral GLP-1 Foundayo (orforglipron) provides significant cardiovascular protection, weight loss, and glycemic control for adults with type 2 diabetes.