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The GLP-1 Arms Race, Explained

The pharmaceutical boom in weight-loss drugs has put companies like Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly in ever-fiercer competition. Now more heavyweights, like Pfizer and Astrazeneca, are entering the ring. Who will come out on top?
Ozempic, Victoza and Wegovy
While Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic may be the best-known, competitors like Eli Lilly and now Pfizer are quickly catching up. (Getty Images)

In their race to own the weight-loss market, pharmaceutical companies are innovating at breakneck speed.

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Wellness Wants in on the Ozempic Economy

From supplements to workout plans, the term GLP-1, the hormone associated with Ozempic, is popping up on a widespread range of new products as wellness brands join in on the weight loss drug boom.

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Brennan Kilbane
Brennan Kilbane

Brennan Kilbane is News and Features Editor at The Business of Beauty. He is based in London, and supports BoF’s coverage of the multifaceted cosmetics industry, from fine fragrance to wellness trends.

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