Lilly raises outlook for third time this year as Zepbound sales soar
THE SO WHAT
Three outlook raises in a year off Zepbound shows GLP-1s are becoming a core revenue pillar, not a side bet. Employers, payers, and adjacent health-tech startups should plan for weight-loss drugs as a structural line item and design services around adherence, side-effect monitoring, and long-term metabolic care.
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