Novo Nordisk diabetes drug was third-biggest global seller in 2023

Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Ozempic sold for DKK 95.7bn (USD 14bn) last year.

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Novo Nordisk’s best-selling diabetes drug Ozempic ranked third on the list of the world’s best-selling drugs last year, according to industry media Fierce Pharma.

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