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NVO Stock Up on EC Approval of Wegovy Pill to Treat Obesity

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NVO Stock Up on EC Approval of Wegovy Pill to Treat Obesity

Novo Nordisk received European Commission approval for a once-daily oral Wegovy (GLP-1) tablet for obesity, marking the first GLP-1 pill for weight management in the EU. The decision expands Novo’s EU franchise and potentially broadens the addressable market versus injectable GLP-1s. This is a material positive regulatory/product milestone likely to support stronger outlook for the obesity portfolio.

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Novo Nordisk received European Commission approval for a once-daily oral Wegovy (GLP-1) tablet for obesity, marking the first GLP-1 pill for weight management in the EU. The decision expands Novo’s EU franchise and potentially broadens the addressable market versus injectable GLP-1s. This is a material positive regulatory/product milestone likely to support stronger outlook for the obesity portfolio.

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