STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Lilly weight loss trial, TrumpRx shortcomings, and more

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Source: STAT News

Original: https://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2026/03/19/lilly-weight-loss-trial-results-tr...

Published: Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:22:13 +0000

Eli Lilly released the results of the ATTAIN-2 study, in which its orforglipron pill showed efficacy in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes.[1] The highest dose resulted in an average weight loss of 10.5% over 72 weeks, equivalent to approximately 10 kilograms.[1] In placebo patients, the weight loss was only 2.2%.[1] At the same time, the drug significantly reduced blood sugar levels, with most patients no longer meeting the criteria for type 2 diabetes after the end of the study.[1] The company now has a complete data package to apply for approval to regulators around the world.[1] Eli Lilly plans to launch the drug next year.[1] The study paves the way for global approval of orforglipron.[1]