Could a once-a-day pill replace weight loss injections? Phase II oral GLP-1 drug trial shows promising results

MedicalXpress | 六月 13, 2026

For those scared of needles but who need GLP-1 receptor agonists to help manage their weight, there might be some good news. Researchers are testing a new oral, small-molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist called Elecoglipron, which could offer the weight-loss benefits of GLP-1 therapy without injections.