Novo Nordisk Sues Viatris’ Mylan And Sun Pharma Over Wegovy Generics

The Complaint Focuses On The Encroachment Of The ‘779 Patent

Amid ongoing supply challenges and neverending demand for semaglutide, Novo Nordisk has filed two complaints in the District Court of Delaware seeking permanent injunctions against Viatris’ Mylan and Sun.

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Viatris’ Mylan Pharmaceuticals and Sun Pharmaceuticals have become the latest targets in lawsuits filed by Novo Nordisk as part of its strategy to fend off the entry of Wegovy (semaglutide) generics into the lucrative US market.

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