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

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In the Phase III HARMONi-6 trial, ivonescimab plus chemotherapy significantly outperformed tislelizumab plus chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer.
- Sebela’s Novel Potassium-Competitive Acid Blocker Demonstrates Promise in Gastroesophageal Reflux Diseaseby OncLive articles on April 23, 2025
Results from the dual Phase III TRIUMpH trials demonstrated the statistical superiority of tegoprazan over lansoprazole in patients with erosive esophagitis and non-erosive reflux disease.
- Making Real-World Evidence Work for Medicare: What CMS’ Draft Guidance Gets Right and What Needs Workby OncLive articles on April 23, 2025
CMS’ draft guidance on real-world data study protocols marks a significant move toward transparency and rigor in Medicare coverage decisions.
- Eli Lilly sues Mochi Health and others for ‘deceptive’ tirzepatide marketingby Robert Barrie (Pharmaceutical Technology) on April 23, 2025
The lawsuit filings are the latest turn in a long-running legal saga between GLP-1RAs makers and compounders.
- Veraxa to go public in $1.6bn SPAC deal with Voyagerby Jenna Philpott (Pharmaceutical Technology) on April 23, 2025
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- Bristol Myers Squibb’s Cobenfy Falls Short in Phase III Trial as Add On Therapy for Schizophreniaby OncLive articles on April 23, 2025
In the Phase III ARISE trial, Cobenfy administered as an adjunctive treatment to atypical antipsychotics for patients with inadequately controlled schizophrenia did not achieve statistically significant improvements.
- German antibody maker valued at $1.6B in blank-check mergerby Kristin Jensen (BioPharma Dive – Latest News) on April 23, 2025
The startup, Veraxa, has $253 million in cash and is raising a crossover funding round to support a pipeline of T cell engagers and bispecific drugs for cancer.
- Synthetic hormones and the future of contraceptionby Strategic Intelligence (Pharmaceutical Technology) on April 23, 2025
Contraception for women has seen little change over the past 50 years, with the most prevalent contraceptive pills containing synthetic hormones.
- EditCo Bio secures access to Promega’s technologies in licensing dealby gullapalli (Pharmaceutical Technology) on April 23, 2025
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- Bristol Myers’ prized schizophrenia drug stumbles in testingby Jacob Bell (BioPharma Dive – Latest News) on April 23, 2025
A late-stage study found Cobenfy wasn’t better than a placebo as an add-on to atypical antipsychotics. Some analysts view the failure as a “significant hit” to the drug’s commercial outlook.
- FDA layoffs and priority review programme’s lapse disrupt rare disease pipelineby Jenna Philpott (Pharmaceutical Technology) on April 23, 2025
The expiration of the FDA’s paediatric priority review voucher programme is creating uncertainty for rare disease drug developers.
- Roche looks to a Flagship startup in search of new immune drugsby Gwendolyn Wu (BioPharma Dive – Latest News) on April 23, 2025
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- Boehringer to expand oncology presence with $572m Tessellate Bio dealby Jenna Philpott (Pharmaceutical Technology) on April 23, 2025
The agreement gives Boehringer access to Tessellate’s novel approach targeting ALT-dependent tumours.
- ConcertAI and Bayer to boost precision oncology with AI and ML insightsby gullapalli (Pharmaceutical Technology) on April 23, 2025
ConcertAI has announced an agreement with Bayer that allows the latter to utilise its Translational360 and AI SaaS solutions.
- How Tariffs Might Impact Drug Pricing and Accessby OncLive articles on April 23, 2025
Arda Ural explains how the tariffs will impact profit margins and potentially cause drug shortages.
- TNF and Renova Health use AI to identify patients for GLP-1 treatmentsby gullapalli (Pharmaceutical Technology) on April 23, 2025
TNF and Renova Health are set to use AI and ML for the identification of high-risk subjects who could benefit from GLP-1 therapies
- How to Overcome Market Access Hurdles for Inpatient Drug Launchesby OncLive articles on April 23, 2025
- Johnson & Johnson’s Novel Intravesical Gemcitabine Shows Durable Response in BCG-Unresponsive Bladder Cancerby OncLive articles on April 22, 2025
Results from the Phase IIb SunRISe-1 study demonstrated a one-year duration of response with the TAR-200 intravesical gemcitabine-releasing system in patients with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin-unresponsive high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
- Regeneron, Roche Launch Major US Expansion Plans to Meet Growing Demand for Biologics and Innovationby OncLive articles on April 22, 2025
With combined investments exceeding $53 billion, both companies are deepening their US presence through expanded biologics production, gene therapy capabilities, and next generation R&D centers.
- First two medicinal products to undergo EU joint clinical assessments announcedby Brendan Melck (Pharmaceutical Technology) on April 22, 2025
In April 2025, the EU announced details about the first two medicinal products to undergo joint clinical assessments (JCAs).