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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…

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UK approves Novo weight-loss pill to edge open European market

UK approves Novo weight-loss pill to edge open European market

Britain's medicine regulator has approved Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill. This makes the UK the first European market for the oral treatment. Over 10 million people with obesity in the UK now have an alternative to injections. Drugmakers are racing to expand use of these transformative medicines. The market is expected…

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Eli Lilly Wins Back CVS Health, Reverting Novo's Advantage

Eli Lilly Wins Back CVS Health, Reverting Novo's Advantage

Eli Lilly and Company just secured a big win as it looks to expand GLP-1 access, mending its partnership with top pharmacy benefit manager CVS Health.

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Novo Nordisk uses AI to fast-track drug launches, expand India role

Novo Nordisk is leveraging Artificial Intelligence to significantly speed up new drug launches. The company expects to cut down the time to market by as much as two-thirds. Its center in Bengaluru, India, is becoming crucial for global drug preparations.

The Economic Times

The Silver Lining of Last Week's Hims & Hers Earnings Miss

Hims & Hers plunged 23% after a major Q1 earnings miss, but long-term growth stays intact via its Novo Nordisk GLP-1 partnership and a late 2026 expansion.

Singapore Court of Appeal Notes No Finding of Fraud Against KBP or Dr. Huang; Dispute with Novo Nordisk Undergoing Arbitration Proceedings

SINGAPORE, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KBP Biosciences Pte. Ltd. (the "Company" or "KBP") today issued a statement addressing the decision by the Singapore Court of Appeal to maintain the temporary injunction against the Company and its founder, Dr. Huang Zhenhua ("Dr. Huang"), pending final resolution of the arbitration proceedings…

From Zepbound to Foundayo: Lilly's Latest Results Support Oral GLP-1 Outlook

Eli Lilly just got more good news, posting promising results for its oral GLP-1 as the firm looks to unlock new sources of demand.

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CEOs are getting ruthless about worker performance

CEOs are getting ruthless about worker performance

Corporate leaders are increasingly prioritizing results over employee comfort, with CEOs like Unilever's Fernando Fernandez demanding "volume growth, positive mix, consistent growth margin expansion." This shift towards "performance cultures" involves tougher accountability, potential layoffs, and a focus on tangible outcomes, signaling a departure from the more empathetic approach of the…

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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

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

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

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.

The Economic Times

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

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.

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

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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

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.

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

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.

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