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Sihuan Pharmaceutical’s Huisheng Pharm Strikes Exclusive Deal for Semaglutide Biosimilar in China
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China’s Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group Ltd (HKG: 0460) has announced an exclusive licensing agreement between its subsidiary Huisheng Pharm and MEIYOUNG. The deal pertains to Huisheng’s biosimilar version of Denmark-based Novo Nordisk’s (NYSE: NVO) weight loss drug semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) for the treatment of overweight or obesity in China. Terms of…
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Novo Nordisk Launches Semaglutide for Weight Management in China
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Denmark-based healthcare giant Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO) has announced the official market launch of semaglutide in China for long-term weight management. Globally, Novo Nordisk markets the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) under the trade name Wegovy for weight loss, expanding access to this treatment for individuals seeking to manage…
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Triton Partners Mulls Acquisition of Germany’s Evotec SE, Shares Soar 22%
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Private equity firm Triton Partners is reportedly contemplating the acquisition of Germany-based Evotec SE (NASDAQ: EVO), as per information from Reuters. This news catalyzed a 22% surge in Evotec’s shares on Monday, reflecting market anticipation of the potential deal. Triton’s Interest and ShareholdingTriton Partners has been in the process of…
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Novo Nordisk Reports Q3 2024 Financials with 24% YOY Revenue Growth
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Denmark-based pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO) has released its financial results for the third quarter of 2024. The company reported revenues of DKK 204.72 billion (USD 29.459 billion) for the first nine months, marking a 24% year-on-year (YOY) growth in constant currency terms. Diabetes and Obesity Care Drive…
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Novo Nordisk Secures Global Licensing Agreement with Ascendis Pharma for TransCon Technology
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Denmark-based healthcare giant Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO; CPH: NOVO-B) has entered into a licensing agreement with compatriot firm Ascendis Pharma A/S (NASDAQ: ASND), a specialist in rare diseases. The collaboration grants Novo Nordisk exclusive rights to utilize Ascendis’ TransCon technology platform globally for the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of proprietary…
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Novo Nordisk’s Semaglutide Meets Primary Endpoints in ESSENCE Phase III Study for MASH
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Denmark-based pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO; CPH: Novo-B) has announced that part 1 of the Phase III ESSENCE study, a pivotal 240-week, double-blinded trial involving 1,200 adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and moderate to advanced liver fibrosis, has successfully reached its primary endpoints. The trial evaluated the efficacy…
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Novo Nordisk’s Alhemo Receives CHMP Recommendation for Haemophilia Prophylaxis in Europe
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Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), a Danish pharmaceutical company, has been notified that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended the approval of Alhemo (concizumab). This would make Alhemo the first once-daily subcutaneous prophylactic treatment for individuals aged 12 years or…
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Novo Nordisk Expands Legal Campaign to 50 Cases Against Semaglutide Compounders
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Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) has escalated its legal battles in the healthcare sector by filing a lawsuit against another semaglutide compounder, increasing the total number of such cases to 50. The Danish pharmaceutical giant, along with Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY), has initiated legal campaigns targeting medical spas, weight loss clinics,…
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Huadong Medicine Secures NMPA Approval for Semaglutide Biosimilar, Aims to Capture Weight Loss Market
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Nanjing-based Huadong Medicine Co., Ltd (SHE: 000963) has received clinical trial approval from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its biosimilar version of Novo Nordisk’s (NYSE: NVO) weight loss drug semaglutide, which is marketed under the names Ozempic and Wegovy. Huadong Medicine’s biosimilar will be evaluated for weight management…
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Novo Nordisk Advances in China with Submission of Sogroya for Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency
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Denmark’s pharmaceutical heavyweight, Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), has reached a significant milestone with the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) accepting its market filing for Sogroya (somapacitan), a long-acting somatotropin. This once-weekly treatment is designed to address adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD) and has already received approval in the US in…
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Manufacturing Challenges for Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic Impact Diabetes and Obesity Treatments in Europe
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Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), a leading Danish pharmaceutical company, has released a joint statement with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) addressing the ongoing supply challenges for its GLP-1 receptor agonist, Ozempic (semaglutide). The statement cites increased demand and manufacturing site capacity constraints as the primary factors contributing to the shortages,…
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Novo Nordisk to Resubmit Wegovy Heart Failure Application with Updated Clinical Data
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Denmark’s pharmaceutical giant, Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), has reported significant findings on the efficacy of its weight management drug semaglutide, marketed as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, in managing heart failure conditions. The data, published in The Lancet, encompasses results from 3,743 participants across four pivotal clinical trials:…
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Sihuan Pharmaceutical Secures NMPA Approval for First Biosimilars of Novo Nordisk’s Diabetes Drugs
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Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group Ltd (HKG: 0460) has secured separate marketing approvals from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its biosimilars of Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO)’s Tresiba (insulin degludec) and Ryzodeg (insulin degludec and insulin aspart), both of which are indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. These…
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Novo Nordisk Reports 25% YOY Sales Growth in H1 and Q2 2024, Led by GLP-1 Drugs
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Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), a Danish pharmaceutical giant specializing in diabetes care, has reported its financial results for the first half and second quarter of 2024. The company achieved a robust 25% year-on-year (YOY) increase in sales, reaching DKK 133,409 million (USD 19,524 billion) in total revenues. This growth was…
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Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals Gets FDA Green Light for Phase I Clinical Trial of Insulin Aspart Biosimilar
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Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals (SHA: 603087), a leading pharmaceutical company based in China, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to commence a Phase I clinical study for its insulin aspart 30 injection, a biosimilar version of Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO)’s pre-mixed NovoMix 30 used in…
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Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy Approved in the UK to Reduce Cardiovascular Risks in Overweight Adults
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Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO)’s anti-obesity drug Wegovy (semaglutide) has received a new indication approval in the United Kingdom, with the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) granting approval for its use in reducing the risk of serious heart problems or strokes in overweight or obese adults. This marks…
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Novo Nordisk Faces US Senators’ Scrutiny Over Levemir Withdrawal
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US senators, including Jeanne Shaheen, Raphael Warnock, and Elizabeth Warren, have voiced concerns over Novo Nordisk’s (NYSE: NVO; CPH: NOVO-B) decision to discontinue the sales of its long-acting insulin brand Levemir (insulin detemir) in the US market. The company announced in November 2023 its intention to cease distribution by the…
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Novo Nordisk’s Awiqli Faces FDA Setback as BLA Draws Complete Response Letter
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Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a Complete Response Letter (CRL) in response to the Biologics License Application (BLA) for Awiqli, the company’s once-weekly basal insulin icodec for diabetes treatment. The CRL from the FDA highlighted specific requests concerning the manufacturing process…
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Novo Nordisk Partners with Indonesia’s Bio Farma to Boost Asia-Pacific Diabetes Drug Production
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Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO; CPH: NOVO-B), the Danish pharmaceutical giant specializing in diabetes care, is expanding its insulin manufacturing presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The company has entered into a partnership with Indonesia’s state-owned Bio Farma to collaborate on the production of diabetes medications. As per a memorandum of understanding,…
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Novo Nordisk’s Esperoct Receives NMPA Approval, First Long-Acting Factor VIII for Hemophilia A in China
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The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has granted approval to Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), a Denmark-based pharmaceutical giant, for its drug Esperoct (turoctocog alfa pegol). This marks Esperoct as the first and only long-acting recombinant coagulation factor VIII approved in China for on-demand treatment and control of bleeding events, as…
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Pharmaceutical Giants Face UK Industry Code Breach Allegations, Including Novartis and Pfizer
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Several multinational pharmaceutical corporations have been reprimanded for violating the UK’s Prescription Medicines Code, a set of voluntary industry standards established by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) and overseen by the Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA). The PMCPA has called out Novartis (NYSE: NVS), Pfizer…
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Novo Nordisk Plans Cautious Wegovy Launch in China to Preserve Global Supply
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Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO; CPH: NOVO-B), a leading healthcare company, has reportedly planned a cautious market launch for the anti-obesity drug Wegovy (semaglutide) in China following its recent approval. The strategy is aimed at preserving manufacturing capacity and maintaining the stability of global supply chains, according to Maziar Mike Doustdar,…
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Novo Nordisk Moves to Acquire 2seventy bio’s Hemophilia A Program and Gene-Editing Technology
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Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO; CPH: NOVO-B), a leading Danish biopharmaceutical company, is transitioning from a partnership to an acquisition deal with U.S. biotech firm 2seventy bio Inc. (NASDAQ: TSVT) for the development of a hemophilia A drug candidate. The companies have entered into an asset purchase agreement that will see…
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Novo Nordisk’s Ocedurenone Misses Primary Endpoint in Chronic Kidney Disease Trial
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Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO; CPH: NOVO-B), a Danish pharmaceutical company, has announced that its pipeline candidate ocedurenone has failed in a Phase III trial for chronic kidney disease (CKD). The drug did not meet the primary endpoint in the CLARION-CKD study, leading to the cancellation of its development for CKD.…
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Novo Nordisk’s Semaglutide for Long-Term Weight Management Receives NMPA Approval
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Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO, CPH: NOVO-B), a leading healthcare company from Denmark, has announced that it has received marketing approval from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for semaglutide, indicated for long-term weight management. Globally, Novo Nordisk markets semaglutide under the trade name Wegovy for weight loss. The STEP series…
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Novo Nordisk to Pump USD 4.1 Billion into U.S. Manufacturing Expansion
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Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), a Danish biopharmaceutical company, has announced plans to invest USD 4.1 billion in expanding its manufacturing capacity in the United States. This strategic move is aimed at bolstering the company’s ability to supply obesity medications along with other treatments for chronic diseases. The decision suggests that…
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Novo Nordisk’s Once-Weekly Insulin Awiqli Approved by China’s NMPA for Type 2 Diabetes
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The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has granted market approval for Awiqli (insulin icodec), a type 2 diabetes treatment developed by Denmark-based Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO). Awiqli, the first and only weekly insulin preparation globally, marks a significant milestone as it was developed concurrently in China, the European Union, and…
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China’s Insulin Volume-Based Procurement Tender Results Renewed with 17% Higher Contracted Value
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The renewal of winning bids from the insulin volume-based procurement (VBP) tender, initially held in March 2022, has been finalized and is open for public feedback from April 24 to 26. A total of 49 insulin products from 13 manufacturers have been awarded renewed tender spots, with a total contracted…
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Novo Nordisk Invests RMB 4 Billion to Expand Sterile Manufacturing in Tianjin
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Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), a Denmark-based leader in diabetes care, has announced a substantial investment of RMB 4 billion (USD 555.6 million) for the expansion of its sterile preparation manufacturing facility in Tianjin. Construction on the site has commenced, with completion expected by 2027. This strategic expansion is set to…
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CNIPA Invalidates Novo Nordisk’s Victoza Patent, Opening Door for Chinese Biosimilars
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The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has declared invalid the patent No. 201510572124.1 held by Denmark-based Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) related to Victoza (liraglutide) and its stable preparation of proinsulin peptide. This patent was challenged by Hangzhou Zhongmei Huadong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China’s Huadong Medicine Co.,…
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FDA Approves Wegovy for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Obese Patients, First of Its Kind
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted an indication extension approval last week to Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) for its GLP-1 receptor agonist Wegovy (semaglutide), allowing it to be used for the reduction of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in overweight or obese adults with established cardiovascular disease (CVD).…
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Novo Nordisk’s Anti-Obesity Drug Wegovy Eyed for China Launch in 2024
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Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), a leading diabetes company based in Denmark, has reportedly informed investors that its anti-obesity drug Wegovy (semaglutide) is anticipated to receive approval and launch in China by the end of this year. Christine Zhou Xiaping, the head of Novo Nordisk’s China business, shared this update during…
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Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic Meets Phase III Endpoints in Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease Study
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Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), a Denmark-based pharmaceutical company, has this week published results from a Phase III study assessing the impact of the GLP-1 receptor agonist Ozempic (semaglutide) on the progression of renal impairment in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Following the trial’s discontinuation…
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Novo Nordisk Delivers Strong 2023 Results with Record-Breaking Sales
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Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO), a Denmark-based pharmaceutical company, has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2023, showcasing a remarkable performance. The company’s revenues reached DKK 232.3 billion (USD 33.75 billion), reflecting a 36% year-on-year growth in constant currency terms. The standout product…
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Novo Nordisk’s Rybelsus Approved for Type 2 Diabetes in China, Setting New Oral Treatment Standard
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Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), a major Danish pharmaceutical company, has received approval from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its drug Rybelsus (semaglutide) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The approval covers filing numbers JXSS2200016, JXSS2200017, and JXSS2200018. Rybelsus, recognized as the world’s first and currently only oral…
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Novo Nordisk Expands U.S. Ties, Collaborates with Flagship Pioneering on Cardiometabolic Advances
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Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) is advancing its U.S. partnerships by joining forces with biotech incubator Flagship Pioneering to drive pre-clinical breakthroughs for cardiometabolic disorders. This collaboration marks the initial phase of a strategic alliance inked in 2022, spotlighting novel therapeutics for cardiometabolic and rare diseases. As part…
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Huadong Medicine Gets NMPA Green Light for Clinical Study of Ryzodeg Biosimilar
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China-based Huadong Medicine Co., Ltd (SHE: 000963) has announced that it has received approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) to conduct a clinical study for its biosimilar version of Novo Nordisk’s (NYSE: NVO) Ryzodeg (insulin degludec, insulin aspart), intended for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes.…
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Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceuticals Secures NMPA Approval for Biosimilar Liraglutide
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Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceuticals (SHA: 600867), a Chinese pharmaceutical company, has announced that it has received market approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its biosimilar version of Novo Nordisk’s (NYSE: NVO) GLP-1 receptor agonist Victoza (liraglutide), which is indicated for blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes patients.…
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Roche Expands Beyond Oncology with USD 2.7 Billion Carmot Therapeutics Acquisition
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Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche (SWX: ROG) has entered into an agreement to acquire U.S. biotech firm Carmot Therapeutics, a specialist in anti-obesity and diabetes drugs, in a transaction valued at USD 2.7 billion with potential milestone payments of up to USD 400 million. The acquisition is expected to close in…
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Belgium Bans Ozempic for Weight Loss as Global Shortage Persists
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Belgium has issued a royal decree prohibiting the use of Novo Nordisk’s (NYSE: NVO) diabetes drug Ozempic (semaglutide) for weight-loss treatment, following a similar move by the UK in July, according to a Reuters report. Despite previous requests in October 2022 for doctors to cease off-label prescriptions for obesity, the…
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Novo Nordisk Reports 33% YOY Growth in Q3 2023 with Diabetes and Obesity Care Driving Sales
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Denmark-based pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) has released its Q3 2023 earnings report, showcasing a 33% year-on-year (YOY) growth in constant exchange rates (CER) to DKK 166.4 billion (USD 23.7 billion) over the first nine months. The company identified diabetes care and obesity care as the key growth drivers,…
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Novo Nordisk Acquires Global License for Vect-Horus Molecular Cargo Delivery Platform
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Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), a leading pharmaceutical company based in Denmark, has obtained an exclusive global license to a molecular cargo delivery platform from Vect-Horus, a French specialist in targeted drug delivery. This strategic move is aimed at addressing unmet needs within the treatment of serious chronic diseases. Terms of…
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Novo Nordisk Partners with GE HealthCare to Develop Non-Invasive Treatment for Chronic Diseases
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Metabolism expert Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) has announced a partnership with medical technology firm GE HealthCare (NASDAQ: GEHC) to develop peripheral focused ultrasound (PFUS) technology. This non-invasive approach aims to regulate metabolic function in the treatment of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity. PFUS Technology and…
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Novo Nordisk Strikes $1.3 Billion Deal for KBP Biosciences’ Ocedurenone
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Denmark-based pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) announced a significant deal this week, valued at up to USD 1.3 billion, for the acquisition of the potential best-in-class antihypertensive drug ocedurenone from Singapore’s KBP Biosciences. The transaction, anticipated to close by the end of the year, is subject to meeting customary…
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Novo Nordisk Reports 33% YOY Sales Increase, Boosts GLP-1 Drug Sales Forecast
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Denmark-headquartered pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) provided a financial update last week, revealing a robust 33% year-on-year (YOY) increase in sales at constant exchange rates (CER) from Q1 to Q3 this year. Notably, Q3 alone saw a significant 38% YOY jump, indicating a strong market reception for the company’s…
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Novo Nordisk Halts Phase III Ozempic Study on Renal Impairment in Diabetes Patients
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Denmark-based pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) has decided to discontinue a Phase III global study evaluating the impact of the GLP-1 receptor agonist Ozempic (semaglutide) on the progression of renal impairment in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The decision was recommended by an…
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Novo Nordisk and Evotec Launch LAB eN² to Accelerate Drug Discovery for Rare Diseases
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Global healthcare company Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) and drug discovery alliance Evotec (NASDAQ: EVO) have jointly launched LAB eN², a drug discovery accelerator dedicated to translating academic research into innovative therapeutics for cardiometabolic conditions, rare blood diseases, and rare endocrine disorders. This initiative marks a significant step in bridging the…
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Novo Nordisk Partners with Valo Health to Develop Cardiometabolic Disease Therapies
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Denmark-based pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) has announced a strategic partnership with US company Valo Health. The collaboration aims to leverage Valo Health’s patient genetic database, artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, and tissue modelling platform for the target identification, discovery, and development of novel treatments for cardiometabolic diseases. Additionally, Novo…
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Gurnet Point Capital and Novo Holdings Acquire Paratek Pharmaceuticals for $462 Million
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Healthcare fund Gurnet Point Capital (GPC) and Novo Holdings, the controlling shareholder of Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), have completed the acquisition of biopharmaceutical company Paratek Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: PRTK) this week. The acquisition solidifies the group’s position in the market and expands their portfolio with the addition of the antibiotic Nuzyra…
