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# Guide on Developing Obesity Drugs
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/guide-on-developing-obesity-drugs/
- Published: 2025-01-08T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T14:50:29.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: FDA Policy/General, #legacy-id-D5158446

*Federal Register* notice: FDA is making available a draft guidance entitled “Obesity and Overweight: Developing Drugs and Biological Products for Weight Reduction.” The document provides recommendations on developing drugs/biological products intended for reduction and long-term maintenance of body weight in obese/overweight patients. To view the notice, click [here](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-08/pdf/2025-00237.pdf?ref=fdaweb.com).