Tune in to this podcast for insightful discussions on the global obesity epidemic and the impact of miracle drugs in the pharmaceutical industry. With more than 1 billion people worldwide considered obese, the demand for drugs to address this condition is higher than ever. Companies like Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have seen a surge in market value due to their innovative weight-loss medications.
Join hosts Alice Fulwood, Mike Bird, and Tom Lee-Devlin as they unpack how these drugs are not only benefiting drug companies financially but also reshaping the economy. Guests including The Economist’s Georgia Banjo, pharmaceuticals analyst Michael Nedelcovych, and John Cawley, a professor at Cornell University, provide expert insights on the topic.
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