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Lilly Discloses Japan Filing for Orforglipron, Starting with Obesity

By Shinya Sato February 6, 2026
Quick Look: Lilly has filed its oral GLP-1 agent orforglipron in Japan, beginning with obesity. Approval could come in 2026, with a separate diabetes filing also planned this year.   Eli Lilly has now confirmed that it has filed for…

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