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It frames this as a potential catalyst for increased competition and further pricing pressure.","topics":["GLP-1","anti-obesity drugs","Pfizer pipeline","Novo Nordisk","Eli Lilly","pricing pressure","Phase 2b results","monthly vs weekly dosing"]},"source":"Nasdaq Markets","source_domain":"fool.com","summary":"Key PointsNovo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are largely responsible for creating today's weight-loss drug market.","tickers":[],"title":"A Monthly Weight Loss Shot? Why Pfizer Could Topple Lilly's and Novo's GLP-1 Duopoly","url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/04/21/a-monthly-weight-loss-shot-why-pfizer-could-topple/"}}... |