Lipolytic composition containing phosphocholine derivatives

A method for treating localized fat deposits in a subject in need thereof, comprising topically administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a phosphocholine derivative or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,

• wherein the phosphocholine derivative is selected from the group consisting of
• 1,2-dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine;
• 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine;
• 1-stearoyl-2-myristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine;
• 1,2-didecanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine;
• and
• 1-palmitoyl-2-stearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, and
• wherein the pharmaceutical composition is a formulation for topical administration selected from the group consisting of a formulation for transdermal administration, a formulation for subcutaneous administration, a formulation for intramuscular administration, and a formulation for intraperitoneal administration.