Boxes of Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk are seen at a pharmacy in London, Britain March 8, 2024.
Patients taking Novo Nordisk 's obesity drug Wegovy maintained an average of 10% weight loss for up to four years, according to a new analysis published Tuesday from the longest clinical trial to date on the treatment.
The highly popular drug also reduced the risk of heart disease regardless of a patient's weight, a second analysis on the same trial found.
Neither Novo Nordisk or Eli Lilly , which has its own weight loss drug, have been able to produce enough supply to meet the insatiable demand for their treatments.
The SELECT trial, which included more than 17,000 patients from over 40 countries, tested Wegovy for its cardiovascular benefits.
Persons:
Wegovy, Eli Lilly
Organizations:
Novo Nordisk, European, Obesity, Insurance, Nordisk's, U.S . Food, Drug Administration
Locations:
London, Britain, Venice, Italy, U.S