The high prevalence of metabolic disorders and early adoption of novel therapeutics contribute to the regional market dominance
Increased competition may eventually influence pricing and expand access to treatment
East Asia: In East Asia, China and Japan are experiencing strong demand for GLP-1 receptor agonists, driven by an increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes and expanding access to diabetes treatments
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