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Novo CEO says setbacks demand faster research, acquisitions as investors fret over pipeline

Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar said the company will speed up research and pursue smaller acquisitions to strengthen its drug pipeline after recent trial setbacks. The company raised its 2026 sales and profit outlook, but shares fell as investors focused on weaker-than-expected Wegovy pill sales and another setback for obesity…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Novo Nordisk Stock Slides After Outlook Disappoints. But Wegovy Sales Continue to Climb

U.S.-listed shares of Novo Nordisk fell more than 6% after the company raised its full-year 2026 outlook but signaled that sales and profit could still decline compared with the previous year.

International Business Times · Aug 4

Ozempic Maker Novo Nordisk Raises Outlook but Sales Fall on Tough Comparison, Stock Tanks

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) stock is trading lower on Tuesday despite the company raising its fiscal 2026 guidance.

Benzinga · Aug 4

Novo Nordisk pursues preliminary injunction to block Eli Lilly weight-loss drug ads

Novo Nordisk is seeking a court injunction to stop Eli Lilly's drug advertisements. The Danish company claims Lilly's ads mislead consumers about treatment comparisons. Lilly denies wrongdoing and stands by its advertising claims. Both companies compete in the growing obesity and diabetes drug market. Novo Nordisk argues Lilly uses outdated…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Two weight-loss drugmakers in legal battle over which is most effective in helping users shed pounds

Novo Nordisk claims Eli Lilly compared peak doses of Zepbound against outdated, lower doses of Wegovy to advertise a 50-pound weight loss versus 33 pounds

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Novo Nordisk Says Eli Lilly Used Misleading Weight Loss Drug Advertising. It's Suing

The lawsuit, filed Tuesday, alleges that Eli Lilly violated federal and state false advertising laws by promoting "knowingly outdated clinical trial" results that compare both companies' drugs.

International Business Times · Jul 21

Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising of weight-loss drug

Novo Nordisk has sued Eli Lilly in a U.S. court. The Danish company accuses Lilly of false advertising for its weight-loss medicines. Novo claims Lilly compared lower doses of its drugs with higher doses of Lilly's. Lilly's advertisements allegedly omit newer, higher-dose versions of Novo's medicines. Novo seeks to withdraw…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Emcure Pharma gets CDSCO nod to market Poviztra for fatty liver treatment

Emcure Pharmaceuticals announced its brand Poviztra is now available for fatty liver treatment. This follows regulatory approval for treating metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis in adults. Poviztra contains innovator semaglutide manufactured in Europe by Novo Nordisk. The approval expands access to treatment for this progressive liver disease. This marks a significant milestone…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy wins India approval to fight silent fatty liver killer

India's drug regulator approved Novo Nordisk's Wegovy for MASH treatment. This drug targets a serious progressive form of fatty liver disease. The approval follows a committee recommendation for adults with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis. Wegovy, containing semaglutide, was previously approved for chronic weight management. This marks a significant expansion…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Once-a-week insulin launched in India, but doctors say it won't replace daily shots for all

India now offers Awiqli, a new once-weekly basal insulin for diabetes patients. This drug reduces annual injections from 365 to just 52 for many individuals. Experts suggest Awiqli is an additional option, not a complete replacement for daily insulin. It is best suited for patients who still produce some insulin…

The Economic Times · Jul 10