Novo Nordisk Launches Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill in the U.S.
Novo Nordisk's once-daily Wegovy pill launches in the U.S. at $149/month for self-paying customers, intensifying competition with Eli Lilly in the weight-loss drug market.
Novo Nordisk's once-daily Wegovy pill launches in the U.S. at $149/month for self-paying customers, intensifying competition with Eli Lilly in the weight-loss drug market.
Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy obesity drug prices by half in Chinese provinces as patent expiration looms and local competitors prepare cheaper alternatives.
Pharma giant Eli Lilly considers acquiring French biotech Abivax for its promising ulcerative colitis treatment, expected to launch in 2027.
Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill becomes the first FDA-approved oral GLP-1 weight-loss medication, launching January 2026 at $149/month as the Danish drugmaker aims to reclaim market share from Eli Lilly.
Eli Lilly's (LLY) orforglipron oral pill successfully maintained weight loss in patients switching from injectable GLP-1 drugs, offering a more convenient obesity treatment option with FDA decision expected early 2026.
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals receives FDA approval for generic teriparatide injection, offering an affordable alternative to Eli Lilly's FORTEO for osteoporosis patients.