Eli Lilly Obesity Pill Helps Treat Sleep Apnea
Eli Lilly plans to seek approval for its new obesity pill after it helped people with sleep apnea breathe better.
Millions of people struggle to breathe while they sleep. Many of them use loud masks at night to keep their airways open. Eli Lilly wants to offer a simpler option with a daily pill.
The drugmaker tested its new obesity pill, called Foundayo. Patients with obesity and sleep apnea took the pill in a late-stage trial. The pill cut their breathing interruptions and helped them shed extra pounds.
Eli Lilly now plans to submit the pill for government approval before the end of the year. If health officials agree, the drug could reach pharmacy shelves soon.
Patients could soon gain an easy way to treat two big health issues at once. Investors are watching closely as weight-loss pills prepare to shake up the drug market.
Source: CNBC
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