Novo Nordisk defends next-gen obesity drug CagriSema, details new trial
Novo Nordisk defended its next-generation obesity drug candidate CagriSema on Wednesday following late-stage trial data published in December that disappointed investors and wiped $125 billion from its market value.
As growth slows, CFO says Novo Nordisk is prepping for the next generation of weight loss drugs
Novo Nordisk’s multibillion-dollar honeymoon phase spearheaded by Ozempic and Wegovy is ending. Now the Danish drugmaker is hunting for new patients to maintain its crown as Europe’s most valuable company.
Obesity drug sales help Novo Nordisk beat expectations
Sales of Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug, Wegovy, rose by more than 50 per cent last year, helping the Danish drugmaker beat revenue expectations. The company on Wednesday reported that net sales increased by 26 per cent year on year in 2024 to DKr290bn ($40bn),
Novo Nordisk's next-gen obesity drug Cagrisema: investors seek answers
Novo Nordisk is under pressure from investors for more information about its next-generation obesity drug candidate CagriSema amid a lack of clarity over trial results that hammered its shares in December.
Novo Nordisk Expects Positive News on Weight-Loss Drugs, Soon, From FDA
The drugmaker expects the regulator to remove Wegovy and Ozempic from its shortage list, blocking other companies from legally selling cheap knockoff versions.
Novo Nordisk CEO says he's confident about Wegovy supply, next-generation weight loss drugs
Ozempic and Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk quieted Wall Street's concerns with its fourth-quarter results and 2025 outlook.
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Novo Nordisk Q4 Earnings: Wegovy Sales More Than Double, Seeks Regulatory Approval For Hybrid Weight Loss Drug In 2026
Novo Nordisk reported Q4 sales of $11.96 billion, beating estimates. The company plans a new phase 3 trial for CagriSema in ...
Novo Nordisk defends next-gen obesity drug CagriSema, gives details of new trial
Novo Nordisk defended its next-generation obesity drug candidate CagriSema on Wednesday following late-stage trial data ...