21 stories tagged #Novo Nordisk

  1. France Becomes First EU Country to Reimburse Weight-Loss Drugs
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    France Becomes First EU Country to Reimburse Weight-Loss Drugs

    France will start covering costs of Wegovy and Mounjaro from June 15, a historic move making it the first EU nation to offer permanent reimbursement for GLP-1 weight-loss medications.

    6d ago 1 min read
  2. Novo Nordisk Cuts Ozempic Price in Canada to Compete with Generics
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    Novo Nordisk Cuts Ozempic Price in Canada to Compete with Generics

    Novo Nordisk reduces Ozempic cost for uninsured Canadians as generic semaglutide enters the market, slashing prices by roughly a third.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. Peptide Craze Surges Beyond GLP-1s as FDA Faces Pressure to Ease Access
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    Peptide Craze Surges Beyond GLP-1s as FDA Faces Pressure to Ease Access

    The peptide market is exploding amid regulatory tensions, with the FDA set to consider loosening restrictions on several peptides this summer.

    last wk. 1 min read
  4. Global Obesity Crisis Widens as Treatment Access Lags in Hardest-Hit Regions
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    Global Obesity Crisis Widens as Treatment Access Lags in Hardest-Hit Regions

    New research reveals obesity rates are accelerating in developing nations while GLP-1 drugs remain concentrated in wealthier countries, highlighting a critical equity gap.

    last wk. 1 min read
  5. Ozempic Breath: The Unsettling Keto-Like Side Effect Patients Are Reporting
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    Ozempic Breath: The Unsettling Keto-Like Side Effect Patients Are Reporting

    Patients taking GLP-1 drugs report 'fishy' bad breath known as Ozempic breath. Experts discuss dehydration as the likely cause.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. FDA Targets Copycat Weight-Loss Drugs, Limits Bulk Production
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    FDA Targets Copycat Weight-Loss Drugs, Limits Bulk Production

    The FDA proposes removing Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly's weight-loss drugs from a compounding list to curb unauthorized bulk production.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. US Prescription Drug Spending on Track to Exceed $1 Trillion, Fueled by GLP-1s
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    US Prescription Drug Spending on Track to Exceed $1 Trillion, Fueled by GLP-1s

    U.S. drug spending hit $915B in 2025, set to top $1T in 2026, driven by GLP-1 weight-loss drug demand. Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk dominate the market.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Oral Semaglutide Shows Efficacy in Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes Trial
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    Oral Semaglutide Shows Efficacy in Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes Trial

    Phase 3 PIONEER TEENS trial demonstrates oral semaglutide's potential as a first-in-class treatment for adolescents with type 2 diabetes.

    last mo. 1 min read