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Sumitomo Pharma, Novo Nordisk Win Japan Nod For Wegovy In MASH

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Japan has cleared Wegovy Subcutaneous Injection for treating MASH, marking the first approval for the liver indication. The decision is positive for Sumitomo Pharma and Novo Nordisk because it expands the drug's addressable market and supports further commercial adoption in Japan. The news is constructive for the obesity and metabolic disease franchise, though the article does not include sales or revenue figures.

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Japan has cleared Wegovy Subcutaneous Injection for treating MASH, marking the first approval for the liver indication. The decision is positive for Sumitomo Pharma and Novo Nordisk because it expands the drug's addressable market and supports further commercial adoption in Japan. The news is constructive for the obesity and metabolic disease franchise, though the article does not include sales or revenue figures.

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