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Lilly Discloses Japan Filing for Orforglipron, Starting with Obesity
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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