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Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk boosted by successful weight loss pill launch

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GLP-1 weight-loss drug Wegovy, made by pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk (James Manning/PA) - (PA Archive)

Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk said surging demand for its first weight loss pill has put it on track to beat trading forecasts.

Shares in the Copenhagen-based pharmaceutical firm shot higher in early trading on Wednesday as a result.

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