Engaging with social media platforms can provide real-time insights and diverse perspectives on the obesity medicines market. Here are some notable discussions:
Twitter (X):
- JAMA (@JAMA_current): Highlighted the rapid growth of GLP-1s in the compounding market due to supply shortages and expanding indications. Twitter
- Chamath Palihapitiya (@chamath): Commented on Amgen’s clinical trial data, noting the dominant positions of Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk in the obesity drug market. Twitter
- Shares Magazine (@SHARESmag): Discussed the evolution of the obesity drug market, anticipating the introduction of daily oral tablets by 2026. Twitter
To stay informed about the latest developments in the obesity medicines market, consider the following sources:
- Ozmosi: Provides in-depth analyses of the GLP-1 agonists market, focusing on obesity treatments from leading pharmaceutical companies. Ozmosi
- IQVIA: Offers insights into market dynamics and projections, including discussions on the emergence of new markets for effective prescription medications targeting obesity. IQVIA
- Obesity Medicine Association: Features comprehensive guides on FDA-approved weight loss medications, including safety, dosage, and efficacy information. Obesity Medicine Association
- Health Advances: Analyzes the market access landscape for obesity drugs, providing expectations on payer views and coverage evolution over the next five years. Health Advances
- Fortune Business Insights: Publishes reports on the anti-obesity drugs market size and share, offering forecasts and growth trends. Fortune Business Insights

Market News
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- MeiraGTx spins Parkinson’s, obesity gene therapies into AI startupby Jacob Bell (BioPharma Dive – Latest News) on March 13, 2025
The joint venture with generative AI firm Hologen hands MeiraGTx $200 million up front as well as other financial perks — a “transformative” deal, according to the company’s CEO.
- Vivani treats first patient with long-lasting drug implant for weight lossby Robert Barrie (Pharmaceutical Technology) on March 13, 2025
A day after announcing a business split-off to focus on weight loss and diabetes implants, Vivani Medical has implanted the first patient with its device.
- Mallinckrodt, Endo to combine in $7B dealby Kristin Jensen (BioPharma Dive – Latest News) on March 13, 2025
The merger will give the combined entity the financial flexibility to pursue drug licensing deals and broaden its therapeutic focus, executives said on a conference call.
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- Vivace closes $35m in Series D for cancer drug developmentby gullapalli (Pharmaceutical Technology) on March 13, 2025
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- Regeneron’s DB-OTO: Overcoming Clinical and Manufacturing Hurdles in Gene Therapy for Hearing Lossby OncLive articles on March 13, 2025
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- Pre-Launch Prep for Emerging Biopharmas: Data First, Then the Restby OncLive articles on March 13, 2025
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- Preparing for the C-Suiteby OncLive articles on March 13, 2025
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- Gameto’s iPSC Fertility: Overcoming Scientific Challengesby OncLive articles on March 13, 2025
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- Translating AlloNK Efficacy Across Autoimmune Diseasesby OncLive articles on March 13, 2025
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- Pharma Pulse 3/13/25: Notable SCOPE 2025 Discussions, Pharmacists Play Unique Role in Clean Sports & moreby OncLive articles on March 13, 2025
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- Atsena’s ATSN-201 gains FDA fast track status for XLRS treatmentby gullapalli (Pharmaceutical Technology) on March 13, 2025
Atsena Therapeutics has received fast track designation from the FDA for ATSN-201, aimed at treating X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS).
- Orphelia explores avenues for liquid neuroblastoma med after EU CHMP rejectionby Jenna Philpott (Pharmaceutical Technology) on March 12, 2025
Europe’s drug regulatory agency has given Kizfizo a negative opinion for the second time, following one from November 2024.
- The ‘People Factor’: Sourcing, Nurturing, and Retaining Talentby OncLive articles on March 12, 2025
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- Ono earmarks $940m to gain rare blood cancer therapy from Ionisby Robert Barrie (Pharmaceutical Technology) on March 12, 2025
Ono Pharmaceuticals has secured the global rights to sapablursen, an RNA-targeting therapy by Ionis to treat polycythemia vera (PV).