Viking Therapeutics reported that VK2735, a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist, achieved up to 22% placebo-adjusted weight loss by week 33 in a study with no weight loss plateau observed. The drug maintained up to 97% of weight loss with every-other-week dosing and up to 90% with monthly dosing, offering flexible maintenance options. VK2735 was well tolerated with gastrointestinal side effects similar to placebo. The company plans to explore oral dosing and continue Phase 3 trials, aiming to provide new long-term obesity treatment options.
Viking Therapeutics' VK2735 study results provide context for readers interested in health sector developments. For readers following health stocks, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Sep 22, 2026 18:11 WIB: Among 95 priced US health-sector stocks, 50 rose and 38 fell today. Alcon AG (ALC) gained 1.16% to USD 65.62 with a typical hold time of 68 days and 89% sell order activity, contrasting with GSK plc (GSK) which dropped 1.14% to USD 50.50 and saw 100% sell orders over a 91-day hold. BioNano Genomics Inc (BNGO) rose 1.09% to USD 1.85 with 90% sell orders and a shorter hold time of 49 days.
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