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Vandana Singh

Novo Nordisk Freezes Hiring As Wegovy Faces Copycats

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Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) has reportedly imposed a global hiring freeze for nonessential roles, as the drugmaker faces rising competition from copycat versions of Wegovy and intensifying rivalry with Eli Lilly and Co (NYSE:LLY).

Layoffs are also under consideration as part of broader cost-cutting measures. New CEO Mike Doustdar, who took the helm in August, told Danish broadcaster TV2 that he will explore further savings.

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