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Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus: Are we losing sight of overall health? Here’s what the science says

The craze for new drugs in the GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide 1) and GIP (Gastric inhibitory polypeptide) analogue class, better known under the trade names Ozempic and Wegovy, is remarkable, but it’s not totally unprecedented in the history of pharmaceutical blockbusters.

The Conversation

With Obesity Drug Demand Surging, Is Novo Nordisk a Buy?

Novo Nordisk (NVO) continues strengthening its obesity portfolio and marking new milestones. The company’s solid product demand, strategic investments, and developments are the key drivers for its growth and success. So, let’s examine whether NVO is an ideal investment choice. Read more to find out.

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Weight-loss drug Saxenda effective for kids as young as 6, study shows

A drug approved to treat obesity in adults and teens is safe and effective for use in kids as young as 6, when combined with diet and exercise

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Ozempic maker sued over claims the weight-loss medication led to woman’s colon removal

Doctors had to remove parts of her intestines due to what she claims were side effects from taking weight-loss medication

The Independent UK

Scientists Confirmed An Important Connection Between Semaglutide and Mental Health

Researchers found that semaglutide, compared with a placebo, didn't significantly increase depressive thoughts.

Inverse

Denmark gets Novo Nordisk to lower Ozempic prices

As Congress pushes for Medicare to cover anti-obesity drugs, puzzlement remains about who should get them, for how long, and at what price.

Fortune

Novo Nordisk cuts profit outlook after weaker sales of weight-loss drug Wegovy

Danish company, which also makes Ozempic, faces increasing competition from US rival Eli Lilly

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Weight loss drug Ozempic sales grow nearly 50% in the US, says maker Novo Nordisk

A surge in demand for weight loss drug Ozempic has helped Novo Nordisk post a 25% jump in revenues in the first half of the year, the Danish company said today.

Evening Standard

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Should you be Investing in Nordic companies? This corner of Europe presents unique opportunities for investors.

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Weight-loss drug could help slow Alzheimer’s cognitive decline, trial finds

Liraglutide appeared to reduce brain shrinkage in people with early-stage Alzheimer’s, a small UK study reports

The Guardian - UK

Surging demand, soaring price tags lead to fake Ozempic doses

A rise in counterfeit versions of sought-after weight loss drug has led to a series of hospitalisations.

Al Jazeera

Swiss pharma giant Roche is ‘fast-tracking’ development of an experimental Wegovy challenger pill for weight loss

Roche is working on bringing its weight-loss medications to patients "faster than anticipated,” making it yet another contender in the weight-loss drug market.

Fortune

Weight-loss jab to be used to prevent other health problems

Some 17,600 people took part in the trial and were either prescribed Wegovy or a dummy drug

The Independent UK

Ozempic knockoffs flood US market thanks to ‘blind spot’ in FDA rules

Pharmacy alliance president counters that ‘it’s an intentional policy’ so patients don’t go without medication

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The Independent UK

Novo Nordisk hits out as Dutch agency advises against insurance cover for Wegovy

Novo had last year applied to Dutch authorities for a coverage of the drug under its insurance

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Big Pharma’s Monopoly On Ozempic Threatens Access To Diabetes Drug In Communities Of Color

Small pharmacies find difficulty in prescribing the drug due to Big Pharma restrictions on the industry. ‌

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Will Novo Nordisk's (NVO) Q2 Earnings Reflect Its Market Potential?

With strong first-quarter results and promising growth in its diabetes and obesity treatments, all eyes are on Novo Nordisk’s (NVO) to see if the pharmaceutical giant can maintain its momentum. Will the upcoming second-quarter earnings report reflect its market potential? Learn more to find out….

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These weight-loss startups tell customers they can stop taking Ozempic or Wegovy and stay thin. Doctors disagree

As nearly $1 billion of venture capital dollars have been injected into weight-loss startups since 2023, companies are making unproven claims to attract customers. It’s a new twist on a story as old as the diet industry.

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The Independent UK

Weight-loss war heats up as Wegovy rival found to lead to faster and greater results

Shares in Novo Nordisk were down 1.1% after the study

International Business Times

Eli Lilly Weight Loss Drug Beats Ozempic In Head-to-head Study

Patients taking Eli Lilly's new drug Mounjaro achieved significantly greater weight loss than those on Novo Nordisk's Ozempic, a head-to-head study published Monday showed.

The Independent UK

Ozempic maker slams Biden after the president accused the drug company of ‘ripping off’ US consumers

Remarks came after the president and Senator Bernie Sanders blasted the pharmaceutical giant for its ‘unconscionably high prices’

The Guardian - UK

Weight-loss jabs may be linked to condition that can cause blindness, study finds

People with diabetes on semaglutide, found in Wegovy and Ozempic, four times more likely to be diagnosed with disease of optic nerve

Evening Standard

Ozempic weight loss drug linked to higher risk of eye condition that causes blindness

US study says patients could have higher risk of developing NAION

International Business Times

Biden Calls For Lower Prices Of Ozempic, Similar Drugs

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday called on pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to lower prices for diabetes and weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, saying firms must stop "ripping off the American people."

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1 Huge New Reason This Diet Drug Stock is a Must-Own

The recent announcement that China approved Novo Nordisk's Wegovy is huge. Here's why: In a national survey conducted during 2015-2019 by China’s National Health Commission, more than half of the adult population was either overweight or obese. That's a massive market that just opened up for NVO.

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