Humans Clamor For Weight Loss Drugs, But The Next Users Could Be... Pets?
Portfolio Pulse from Hayden Buckfire
The success of weight loss drugs for humans, such as Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound, could potentially extend to the pet market. Companies like Okava Pharmaceuticals and Vivani Medical are developing weight loss drugs for pets, while Better Choice Company has acquired Aimia Pet Healthco to develop GLP-1 drugs. Despite skepticism from veterinary experts, the pet industry is projected to grow, and the introduction of such drugs could replicate the success seen in the human market.
June 12, 2024 | 3:42 pm
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Better Choice Company's acquisition of Aimia Pet Healthco to develop GLP-1 drugs positions it to capitalize on the growing pet health market.
Better Choice Company's strategic acquisition to develop GLP-1 drugs for pets positions it to benefit from the growing pet health market, likely driving stock prices up.
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Blackstone's involvement in the pet industry through mergers and acquisitions could position it to benefit from the growth in the pet health market.
Blackstone's active role in the pet industry through mergers and acquisitions positions it to capitalize on the growing pet health market, potentially driving stock prices up.
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KKR's involvement in the pet industry through mergers and acquisitions could position it to benefit from the growth in the pet health market.
KKR's active role in the pet industry through mergers and acquisitions positions it to capitalize on the growing pet health market, potentially driving stock prices up.
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Eli Lilly's Zepbound has driven the company's stock to all-time highs, and similar success in the pet market could further boost its stock.
Eli Lilly's proven success with Zepbound in the human market suggests potential for similar success in the pet market, likely driving stock prices up.
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Novo Nordisk's success with Ozempic and Wegovy could serve as a model for weight loss drugs in the pet market, potentially driving further growth.
Novo Nordisk's established success with human weight loss drugs positions it well to capitalize on similar opportunities in the pet market, potentially driving stock prices up.
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