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Novo Nordisk has agreed to buy Akero and its MASH drug efruxifermin for $4.7bn upfront, soon after Wegovy was approved for the common liver disease.

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Novo Nordisk has trumpeted data showing oral Wegovy matched the injectable version in a phase 3 trial, ramping up pressure on rival Eli Lilly.

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Novo Nordisk's Rybelsus has become the first oral GLP-1 agonist to pick up a regulatory approval for cardiovascular risk reduction.

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A triple dose of Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 agonist Wegovy has shown improved activity on weight loss in an obesity trial versus the current formulation.

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Eli Lilly has reported the results of a third phase 3 trial of oral weight-loss therapy orforglipron, clearing the way for filings before year-end.

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Noom is offering 'microdoses' of semaglutide at a knock-down price, claiming they can prevent side effects but remain effective for weight loss.