BUZZ-Veru rises after US FDA backs obesity drug combo plan

Reuters
2025.12.17 12:56
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Veru's shares rose 6.6% after the FDA supported its plan to test the obesity drug enobosarm with GLP-1 weight-loss medicines. A mid-stage trial will start next year, enrolling 200 patients aged 65+ to track weight changes over 72 weeks. The FDA agreed that additional weight loss or benefits in strength and function could lead to approval if confirmed in larger studies. Veru's stock is down 62.5% YTD.