Viking Therapeutics says its experimental tablet reduced weight in early-stage study

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March 26 (Reuters) - Viking Therapeutics said on Tuesday its experimental tablet helped reduce weight in patients in an early-stage trial and was shown to be safe and effective in the study.

The company said it plans to initiate a phase 2 trial later this year, based on the early-stage data. (Reporting by Manas Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)

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