Obesity drug has no competitors on unexploited market, says Novo Nordisk

Executive Vice President cannot see any drug currently on the market that can compete with Novo Nordisk's recently approved Wegovy – but the company is still keeping its foot on the gas and launching quickly.
Photo: Stine Tidsvilde
Photo: Stine Tidsvilde
BY CHRISTOPHER DUE KARLSSON, TRANSLATED BY CATHERINE BRETT

It isn't pressure from competitors that is making Novo Nordisk aim for "the fastest launch after approval ever" for its new drug Wegovy, which was approved by the FDA on Friday.

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