Ozempic

FDA warns Novo Nordisk over unreported potential Ozempic side effects

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Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company behind Ozempic, has received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over issues with its procedures for reporting potential side effects of the flagship diabetes drug, which is also prescribed for weight loss.  In the letter, dated March 5, the FDA cited three deaths among patients receiving … Read more

Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy prices by 50%, Ozempic by 35%

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Novo Nordisk said Tuesday it will slash its prices for Wegovy and Ozempic beginning next year by up to 50%, highlighting the growing competition among pharmaceutical firms for customers seeking weight-loss drugs.  The Danish drugmaker said it plans to offer the medicines for $675 per month starting in January 2027, representing a 50% reduction in … Read more