Foundayo 17.2 mg shows greater weight loss and A1C reductions vs oral semaglutide (indirect study)
Sep 29, 2026, 3:27 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Indirect efficacy advantages for Foundayo could shift investor perception of Lilly's pipeline momentum and potential future market share gains against Novo's oral GLP-1, especially if validated by direct data or regulatory progression; historically, new efficacy signals in GLP-1 space have prompted modest near-term equity moves.
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Eli Lilly reports an indirect analysis indicating Foundayo 17.2 mg achieves greater weight loss and A1C reduction versus oral semaglutide 25 mg at 52 weeks, based on ACHIEVE-3 and PIONEER PLUS data presented at EASD. While not head-to-head, the findings bolster Foundayo's competitive position in GLP-1 therapies and may support broader adoption in obesity and type 2 diabetes contexts.
Foundayo 17.2 mg shows 1.5% more weight loss vs oral semaglutide 25 mg.
A1C reduction is 0.3% greater at 52 weeks in indirect comparison.
ACHIEVE-3 data: 9 mg/17.2 mg outperform oral semaglutide in A1C and weight.
Data drawn from ACHIEVE-3 and PIONEER PLUS, presented at EASD.
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