Pfizer's obesity drug shows potential with monthly dosing after weekly ramp
TL;DR
Mid-stage data from Pfizer’s obesity drug berobenatide (from Metsera) suggest dosing it monthly after an initial weekly period can sustain weight loss through 28 weeks, with up to 12.1% loss in patients who stayed on treatment, though the monthly pace lags Lilly’s Zepbound and competitive clarity remains uncertain.
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