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flag Merck pays up to $2 billion for a new weight loss pill from Chinese firm Hansoh Pharma.

flag Merck has struck a deal with Chinese drugmaker Hansoh Pharma for an experimental weight loss pill, HS-10535, which could be worth up to $2 billion. flag Merck will pay $112 million upfront, with potential additional payments based on milestones and sales. flag The drug targets the gut hormone GLP-1, similar to existing weight loss medications. flag This acquisition is part of the pharmaceutical industry's push into the growing obesity drug market.

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