Novo’s Wegovy Back On Track In Q4 But Broader Supply Issues Remain

Q4 Sales Edge Past Consensus

Now that US supply of the Danish firm’s blockbuster obesity product is back in full swing, Novo is focusing on diversifying its pipeline to reduce dependence on its GLP-1 franchise.    

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Novo Nordisk A/S’s weight loss drug Wegovy (semaglutide) has successfully emerged from its supply issues, but supply constraints will continue to be an issue for the firm as its shifts its R&D focus beyond its GLP-1 franchise.

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