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Eli Lilly's weight loss drug retatrutide shows strong efficacy, supporting a leading obesity market position.

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25 May 2026
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Eli Lilly reported Phase III data for its weight loss drug retatrutide showing strong dose-dependent efficacy, with up to 30% weight loss at 104 weeks in patients with BMI over 35. UBS analysts highlight the drug's potential to differentiate itself in the obesity market, especially against generic competitors expected to deliver around 15% weight loss. Safety and tolerability are consistent with expectations, with manageable side effects such as nausea and diarrhea. Eli Lilly aims to position retatrutide primarily for patients with BMI above 35 and sees peak sales potential of $8-10 billion, with additional upside from early-stage metabolic disease programs.

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