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Here's why you should buy Viking Therapeutics instead of Eli Lilly

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Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk dominate the weight loss drug market, but competition may be on the horizon.

One up-and-coming player is attracting a lot of attention thanks to its fantastic clinical trial results.

Viking Therapeutics' first weight loss candidate may soon launch phase 3 trials, the last stage of development prior to regulatory review.

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