Novo Nordisk's sales of blockbuster obesity drug Wegovy grew by a massive 79% in the third quarter, in a relief to investors after disappointing results three months ago.
Novo Nordisk has partnered with Ascendis Pharma on less frequently dosed drugs for obesity and other metabolic diseases, starting with a once-monthly GLP-1 receptor agonist.
Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide has shown efficacy as a treatment for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in a phase 3 trial, potentially teeing up US
Novo Nordisk has asked the FDA to stop compounding pharmacies making cheaper versions of its semaglutide-based therapies for obesity and diabetes, saying the drug is too complex to be made
The FDA has said it has agreed to reconsider its decision to prevent compounding pharmacies from producing and selling versions of Eli Lilly's diabetes and obesity drug tirzepatide.