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Novo Nordisk A/S Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) said its first quarter of 2026 was marked by rapid uptake of its newly launched Wegovy pill in the U.S., continued expansion of its obesity franchise and a series of pipeline and regulatory milestones, even as adjusted sales declined because of lower realized prices. Chi

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Eli Lilly halts India obesity awareness campaign after regulatory scrutiny, seeks rules clarity

Eli Lilly halted its obesity awareness campaign in India. The nation's drug regulator cautioned the company about potential violations. The campaign aimed to reframe obesity as a chronic disease. It featured various media without naming specific products. Lilly cited regulatory uncertainty and conflicting guidance. The regulator's advisory prohibited indirect promotion…

The Economic Times

Mark Zuckerberg backed-Cellular Intelligence acquires Novo Nordisk's Parkinson's cell therapy

Last October, Novo Nordisk had shut down its cell therapy unit as part of a broader restructuring, discontinuing development ‌of ⁠the therapy.

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What the FDA's Latest Proposal Means for Lilly, Novo, and Hims

The FDA's latest proposal would be a win for Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, while Hims & Hers Health would also garner indirect benefits.

MarketBeat

Novo Nordisk shares soar as sales of Wegovy weight loss pill smash forecasts

The launch in January came amid a battle in the market with Mounjaro manufacturer Eli Lilly

The Independent UK

Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk boosted by successful weight loss pill launch

The launch in January came amid a battle in the market with Mounjaro manufacturer Eli Lilly.

Evening Standard

Amazon Takes a Bite Out of Hims: What Its GLP-1 Entrance Means

Amazon is stepping into the GLP-1 arena, with the consumer giant positioning itself as a competitor to Hims & Hers Health. Hims may have a problem on its hands.

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Nuclear, Pharma & Travel Buybacks: Confident or Cautious Signals?

Nuclear, pharma, and travel giants just made significant buyback announcements. However, not all of these are as confidence-inspiring as they may seem.

MarketBeat

Novo Nordisk Just Announced Wegovy Subscriptions. Does That Make NVO Stock a Buy?

Wegovy subscriptions may create interest, but there is a major threat looming for Novo Nordisk.

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Eli Lilly’s Employer Push Could Unlock New GLP-1 Demand

Eli Lilly is launching Employer Connect to expand Zepbound access while its oral GLP-1 orforglipron just topped Novo Nordisk's Rybelsus in a head-to-head trial.

MarketBeat

Wegovy and Ozempic owner dealt blow as next-gen weight-loss drug is labelled ‘obsolete’

Novo Nordisk’s shares fall sharply after testing of CagriSema falls short of investors’ expectations

The Guardian - UK

Weight-loss race: how switch from injections to pills is expanding big pharma’s hopes

Tablets could make treatment more mainstream, with sector predicted to be worth $200bn by end of the decade

The Guardian - UK

Hims & Hers drops plan for knockoff of Novo Nordisk's new Wegovy weight loss pill

Telehealth company Hims & Hers dropped its plan to offer a knockoff version of the weight-loss pill Wegovy on Saturday — two days after it announced the new drug

The Independent UK

Eli Lilly Booms, Then Busts: Stellar Guidance vs Hims Undercut

Investors had little time to celebrate Eli Lilly's huge post-earnings gain. While Hims & Hers Health knocked shares down, LLY remains a healthcare stalwart.

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Euronews

US health company launches weight-loss pill that Novo Nordisk calls an 'untested knockoff'

The American telehealth company announced the launch of a compounded weight-loss pill for €41, drawing criticism from Novo Nordisk, the Danish company behind the weight-loss drug Wegovy, which called the product an “untested knockoff.”

The Independent UK

Hims & Hers launches copy of Wegovy pill, prompting legal threats from drugmaker Novo Nordisk

Telehealth company Hims & Hers is launching a cheaper, off-brand version of the blockbuster weight loss pill Wegovy

MarketBeat

The Metabolic Split: Why Eli Lilly Soars as Novo Stumbles

Eli Lilly surges past the trillion-dollar mark as aggressive manufacturing expansion drives volume growth that eclipses rival Novo Nordisk in 2026.

Evening Standard

Novo Nordisk shares plunge on outlook warning as Mounjaro rival races ahead

Wegovy and Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk forecast plunging sales and earnings in 2026, which saw the Danish drugmaker’s shares plummet by nearly a fifth.

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The Guardian - UK

Wegovy and Ozempic maker forecasts sharp drop in revenue for 2026

Novo Nordisk share price plunges after blaming lower US drug prices, patent protection issues and rising competition

Euronews

Why Denmark can't use Ozempic as a trump card with the US in Greenland talks

Novo Nordisk, the Danish manufacturer of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, has a large market share in the US. But it's not enough to put pressure on US President Donald Trump's administration during Greenland talks, experts say.

Barchart

The New Wegovy Pill Is Already Popular. Does That Make Novo Nordisk Stock a Buy for Q1?

Novo Nordisk entered 2026 with fresh momentum after the U.S. launch of its oral Wegovy pill. Is the stock a buy now?

MarketBeat

Eli Lilly Stock Rallies as Ventyx Deal Calms Wegovy Concerns

After tanking on Novo's "Wegovy Pill" release, Eli Lilly shares reversed course. See why investors may like its acquisition of Ventyx Biosciences.

The Guardian - UK

Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy weight-loss pill in US, triggering price war

First and only GLP-1 pill on the market costs significantly less than injectable versions

MarketBeat

FDA Approves Novo Nordisk's Wegovy Pill: A Game Changer for 2026

Novo Nordisk is down big in 2025, but hope is far from lost in 2026. The company's newly approved weight-loss pill could be the remedy that shares need.

International Business Times UK

Novo Nordisk's Future Vision on 'Weight Loss' Wins Scientists, Tests Wall Street's Patience

Novo Nordisk's long-term strategy for weight-loss treatments has earned praise from scientists, even as investors grow cautious about timelines, competition and near-term returns.

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