What obesity drugmakers see next in the market: More pills, easier access and drug combinations

What obesity drugmakers see next in the market: More pills, easier access and drug combinations

A pharmacist displays a box of Wegovy pills at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, Jan. 15, 2026. George Frey | Bloomberg | Getty Images The future of the booming obesity drug market won’t hinge on drugs that deliver greater weight loss alone.  Top executives from drugmakers big and small told CNBC that the next phase … Read more

2026 is the year of obesity pills. Here’s how they could reshape the GLP-1 market

2026 is the year of obesity pills. Here’s how they could reshape the GLP-1 market

The booming GLP-1 space was built on weekly injections. In 2026, new obesity pills will push the market into its next chapter. Patients are already getting their hands on the first GLP-1 pill for obesity from Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk — a once-daily drug that shares the same brand name as its popular injection Wegovy. … Read more