Oral Obesity Drug Pipeline Heats Up as Competitors Eye Eli Lilly’s Market Lead
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 12, 2025 – Eli Lilly’s Phase III results for its next-generation oral GLP-1 therapy, orforglipron, have energized the already competitive obesity drug market, sparking renewed focus on oral weight-loss candidates poised to challenge the injectable-dominated landscape. While Lilly’s data confirmed significant efficacy, industry analysts see room for competitors to gain ground with differentiated mechanisms, dosing advantages, and manufacturing scalability.