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03/11/2021at 13:24

Novo Nordisk CEO encouraged by Saxenda's role in obesity business growth

The growth of Novo Nordisk's obesity business cannot all be ascribed to the new weight loss drug Wegovy, says Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen. Its predecessor, Saxenda, is also doing well, reports the CEO.
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BY CHRISTOPHER DUE KARLSSON, TRANSLATED BY DANIEL PEDERSEN

Although Novo Nordisk still doesn't want to report the individual sales figures for its two obesity treatments – Saxenda and its heir, Wegovy – the positive progress in the business area is there for anyone to see in Wednesday's quarterly report.

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