(Bloomberg) -- An injection that's more popular than a pill? That's the case for Novo Nordisk A/S's Saxenda shot for obesity. While the injection may be less pleasant than taking a pill, it's effective: Saxenda and Vivus Inc.'s Qsymia have the highest odds of achieving at least a 5 percent reduction in weight, according to data published in June.
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