Merck Secures Groundbreaking Deal for Obesity Drug in China Valued at Nearly $2 Billion

In a significant stride towards addressing the global obesity epidemic, pharmaceutical giant Merck has announced a landmark agreement with Chinese biopharmaceutical company, Eddingpharm. This deal, valued at nearly $2 billion, marks Merck’s strategic entry into the rapidly expanding weight-loss drug market in China. The partnership is expected to leverage the unique characteristics of both companies to improve patient outcomes in one of the world's largest markets for obesity treatment.

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