Contrave is available as an extended-release oral tablet, while Wegovy is available as a weekly subcutaneous injection
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Serious Risks Both medications carry similar serious but rare risks: Pancreatitis: Can occur with either medication
As a drug pricing negotiation period is set for 60 days, the two sides had to complete the talks by the end of this month
To date, Phase 3 clinical trial data have also shown significant weight-loss outcomes, including up to 28.7% average body weight loss at 68 weeks in one obesity trial and 16.8% average weight loss at 40 weeks in adults with type 2 diabetes, with additional Phase 3 readouts still expected throughout 2026
The Access Landscape in Europe There are ~76M non-diabetic obese or overweight patients in EU4+UK countries [28]