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
- Novo Nordisk’s CEO to step down as weight loss market share plummetsby Robert Barrie (Pharmaceutical Technology) on May 19, 2025
Novo Nordisk stated that replacing Jørgensen is “in the best interests of the company and its shareholders”.
- EC approves BMS’ perioperative Opdivo and chemo for NSCLCby gullapalli (Pharmaceutical Technology) on May 19, 2025
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- The Opportunity for Digital to Advance Women’s Health: Q&A with Nicola Partridgeby OncLive articles on May 19, 2025
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- Improving Care Transitions for Cardiovascular Patients: Key Insights for Doctorsby OncLive articles on May 19, 2025
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- From insight to impact: How eCOAs strengthen trial data qualityby IQVIA (BioPharma Dive – Latest News) on May 19, 2025
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- BioMarin agrees to acquire Inozyme for $270mby gullapalli (Pharmaceutical Technology) on May 19, 2025
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- Pharmaceutical Technology Excellence Awards 2025: Imageneby lokendergd (Pharmaceutical Technology) on May 19, 2025
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- Leading with Purpose: Novotech’s CEO on Diversity, Innovation, and Global Expansion by Satyabrata Kar (Pharmaceutical Technology) on May 19, 2025
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- Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen to Step Down Amid Strategic Leadership Transitionby OncLive articles on May 16, 2025
Jørgensen will step down after eight years as CEO, with a successor search underway while the company reaffirms confidence in its strategic plans amid recent market challenges.
- Pharmaceutical Executive: May 2025 Interactive Digital Editionby OncLive articles on May 16, 2025
View the Pharmaceutical Executive May 2025 issue in an interactive format.
- Your Voice Boxby OncLive articles on May 16, 2025
Tapping into the reader experience, our new comprehensive survey uncovers valuable input for navigating the changing tides facing pharma decision-makers.
- Pharm Exec’s 2025 State of the Industry Surveyby OncLive articles on May 16, 2025
Our exclusive poll captures today’s top trends and perspectives—shaped by those pharma decision-makers impacted the most.
- FDA Approves Incyte’s Zynyz as First-Line and Second-Line Treatment for Advanced Anal Cancerby OncLive articles on May 16, 2025
Zynyz is the first and only FDA-approved first-line treatment for adult patients with inoperable locally recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal.
- BioMarin to buy rare disease drugmaker Inozyme for $270Mby Jacob Bell (BioPharma Dive – Latest News) on May 16, 2025
The deal “fits like a glove” for BioMarin’s business, according to an analyst who also thinks there could be a “valuable” market opportunity for Inozyme’s main drug.
- Eli Lilly strikes $1.3bn gene therapy deal with Rznomicsby Jenna Philpott (Pharmaceutical Technology) on May 16, 2025
The deal gives Lilly access to the company’s RNA-editing platform to develop therapies for sensorineural hearing loss.
- Newborn screening strategy needs modernising as HHS disbands advisory committee by Jenna Philpott (Pharmaceutical Technology) on May 16, 2025
The Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (ACHDNC) was terminated in April.
- Pharma’s AI prospects get nudged into the future with EU’s AI act by Akosua Mireku (Pharmaceutical Technology) on May 16, 2025
Experts predict growing pains as the life sciences sector moves to adapt to the EU AI Act.
- Trump revives plan for IRP use in US via MFN executive orderby Milena Izmirlieva (Pharmaceutical Technology) on May 16, 2025
US President Donald Trump has resurrected a drug pricing plan that equates to International Reference Pricing.