Eli Lilly obesity drug on track for Japan approval next year: CEO

Zepbound is currently under review by Japanese authorities, says David Ricks

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Eli Lilly's Chair and CEO David Ricks says his company has the most candidates to treat obesity in its pipeline among all drugmakers. (Photo by Kosuke Imamura)

HINAKO BANNO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The Japanese government is on track to approve of Eli Lilly's popular obesity treatment Zepbound in the coming months, the head of the company told Nikkei Friday.

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