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

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Novo Nordisk received European Commission approval for a once-daily oral Wegovy pill for obesity, marking the first GLP-1 tablet for weight management in the EU. The approval expands its EU franchise and supports incremental growth potential versus existing injectable formulations. Overall, the regulatory milestone is likely to be a meaningful positive catalyst for Novo Nordisk’s prospects.

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Novo Nordisk received European Commission approval for a once-daily oral Wegovy pill for obesity, marking the first GLP-1 tablet for weight management in the EU. The approval expands its EU franchise and supports incremental growth potential versus existing injectable formulations. Overall, the regulatory milestone is likely to be a meaningful positive catalyst for Novo Nordisk’s prospects.

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