Could a new type of weight-loss pill shake up the market? Here’s what to know about orforglipron

Orforglipron, a small-molecule drug, has just passed phase 3 trials. antoniodiaz/ Shutterstock

A new type of daily pill has proven more effective for weight loss and blood sugar control than its currently available counterparts, according to a recent trial. The drug, known as orforglipron, could be a game-changer in the rapidly expanding oral weight-loss drug market.

The advent of the injectable weight-loss drug semaglutide (known better by its brand names Wegovy and Ozempic) marked a distinct...