Viking’s oral obesity drug is a tough pill for investors to swallow

Viking Therapeutics' obesity pill met weight reduction goals of its Phase 2 test, but gastrointestinal side effects led to high discontinuation rates. Even so, analysts see potential for a lower dose of the Viking drug as a maintenance therapy.

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Top Story Side Effects Make Viking's Oral Obesity Drug a Tough Pill for Investors to Swallow Viking Therapeutics' obesity pill met weight reduction goals of its Phase 2 test, but gastrointestinal side effects led to high discontinuation rates. Even so, analysts see potential for a lower dose of the Viking drug as a maintenance therapy. Sponsored What is the Cost of Collecting a Medical Bill? Presented by MedCity News We're eager to hear from healthcare professionals familiar with their organization's billing practices.  Help us map the revenue cycle management landscape with our survey and receive a $20 Amazon gift*.  Take the survey! *In order to receive a gift card, participants must complete the survey, meet survey qualifications (we are looking for people who work in hospitals or medical practices and are familiar with medical billing at their organization), and provide a valid business email address. Great News: Early Bird Pricing Extended Until MIDNIGHT! If you missed your chance to register last week, you're in luck! We've extended the early bird deadline to Wednesday, August 20th. That means you can still save $100 on your ticket and join the brightest minds in healthcare innovation for just $395. Register Now

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