Weight loss drugs like Wegovy could spawn a host of new piggyback product lines
Publishing timestamp: 2024-06-07 10:49:55
Summary
The rapid rise of weight loss drugs like Wegovy is leading to the development of new product lines by companies in various industries. Companies are exploring nutritional supplements and food products to complement the impacts of weight loss drugs. There is uncertainty about how weight loss drugs will affect consumer behavior and whether they will lead to increased demand for healthy products. Other industries, such as airlines and pharmaceutical packaging companies, could also benefit from the trend. However, some analysts are cautious about the long-term success of weight loss drugs.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/07/wegovy-ozempic-mounjaro-weight-loss-drugs-spawn-new-products.html