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BenzingaBenzinga··Vandana Singh

Novo Nordisk Wins FDA Nod for High-Dose Wegovy, Expanding GLP-1 Arsenal

Novo Nordisk wins FDA approval for Wegovy HD, a higher-dose version launching in April across 70,000+ U.S. pharmacies, despite modest stock decline.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Prosper Junior Bakiny

Eli Lilly's Oral GLP-1 Drug Could Reshape Weight Loss Market as Novo Nordisk Faces Competition

Eli Lilly's orforglipron oral GLP-1 drug offers no food restrictions and dual obesity-diabetes approval potential, threatening Novo Nordisk's oral Wegovy dominance.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Vandana Singh

Hims & Hers Settles Novo Nordisk Patent Dispute, Inks GLP-1 Partnership

Hims & Hers and Novo Nordisk end legal battle, partnering to distribute weight-loss drugs via telehealth. Stock surges 48.67% despite mixed guidance.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Vandana Singh

Pfizer's Weight-Loss Drug Wins China Approval, Intensifying GLP-1 Competition

Pfizer wins NMPA approval for weight-loss drug ecnoglutide in China, achieving 15.4% average weight loss in trials, intensifying competition as Novo Nordisk's Wegovy faces patent expiry.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Vandana Singh

Novo Nordisk's CagriSema Falls Short in Weight-Loss Trial Against Lilly's Tirzepatide

Novo Nordisk's CagriSema underperformed Eli Lilly's tirzepatide in weight-loss trials, delivering 20.2% versus 23.6% weight reduction, triggering stock declines amid intensifying obesity drug competition.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Erica Kollmann

Novo Nordisk Stock Drops 16% After CagriSema Misses Efficacy Target

Novo Nordisk's stock fell 16% after CagriSema obesity drug failed to match Eli Lilly's tirzepatide in trial, showing weaker weight loss results and jeopardizing approval timeline.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Vandana Singh

Novo Nordisk Shares Decline on CagriSema Trial Setback Versus Lilly Rival

Novo Nordisk shares plunged 13% after CagriSema obesity drug trial missed non-inferiority target versus Eli Lilly's tirzepatide, threatening competitive positioning.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Namrata Sen

Eli Lilly Stockpiles $1.5B in Experimental Weight-Loss Drug Ahead of FDA Review

Eli Lilly stockpiles $1.5B of experimental weight-loss drug orforglipron ahead of expected April FDA approval decision, signaling management confidence.
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