
CagriSema lags Zepbound as Novo Nordisk presses toward FDA decision
Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug CagriSema delivered slightly less weight loss than Lilly’s Zepbound in an 84-week phase 3 trial, raising questions about its market potential ahead of a late-2026 FDA decision and a possible 2027 launch. Novo defends the drug’s efficacy and points to additional trials (REDEFINE 11 and a higher-dose study) while analysts warn it may struggle to gain share from Zepbound, signaling potential reliance on future deals to bolster its pipeline.











