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19.3% Weight Loss at Week 48: Phase Ⅲ Data of Olatorepatide, Hansoh

Source: PR Newswire • Published: 02 Oct 2026, 04:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from PR Newswire.

Phase III trial results report a dual-biased GLP-1/GIP agonist producing large, sustained weight loss and metabolic improvements with comparatively low GI side effects.

19.3% Weight Loss at Week 48: Phase Ⅲ Data of Olatorepatide, Hansoh
Key Takeaways
  • Olatorepatide 15 mg produced mean weight loss of 19.3% at Week 48 versus 2.7% for placebo under the efficacy estimand.
  • At Week 48, 71.7% of participants on 15 mg achieved ≥15% weight loss while 3.2% did so on placebo.
  • Rates of nausea and vomiting on Olatorepatide were 7.8% and 4.9% respectively, with no treatment-related discontinuations.
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