Lilly Drug Beats Ozempic in Trial

Eli Lilly reported that its experimental obesity drug retatrutide outperformed Novo Nordisk's Ozempic in blood sugar control and weight loss during a late-stage trial. Patients taking retatrutide achieved double the weight loss of those on Ozempic.

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Eli Lilly and Company’s logo is displayed during a press conference in Houston, Texas, U.S., September 23, 2025. REUTERS/Antranik Tavitian

ELI LILLY & CO said its experimental obesity drug retatrutide outperformed NOVO NORDISK A/S-B's Ozempic, delivering double the weight loss in a late-stage diabetes study.