Could Eli Lilly’s New Pill Replace Weight Loss Shots?

Eli Lilly's new oral GLP-1 medication orforglipron produced an average weight loss of 12.4% (27.3 pounds) in clinical trials. The weight loss pill also significantly improved heart health markers like cholesterol and blood pressure.

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