Biotech and Pharmaceuticals
First GLP-1 pill for obesity from Novo Nordisk launches in the U.S.
The logo of pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is displayed in front of its offices in Bagsvaerd, on the outskirts of Copenhagen, Nov. 24, 2025. Tom Little | Reuters Novo Nordisk will start rolling out the first-ever GLP-1 pill for weight loss in the U.S. on Monday, the company announced, marking a new chapter of obesity […]
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Novo Nordisk enters 2026 on the defense as it faces a ‘must-win’ battle in the U.S. market
Still life of the big three injectable prescription weight loss medicines. Ozempic, Victoza and Wegovy. (Photo by: Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Ucg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Novo Nordisk’s shift from a market darling to a serious underperformer has set the stage for a transitional 2026 as the Danish drugmaker […]
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Novo Nordisk’s ‘long game’ on weight loss drugs sparks hope in science, but the Street is impatient
Ozempic is medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes that along with diet and exercise may improve blood sugar. (Photo by Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) Steve Christo – Corbis | Corbis News | Getty Images Novo Nordisk has had a difficult year: a tumbling stock price resulting in the biggest leadership shakeup […]
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FDA approves first GLP-1 pill for obesity from Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk
The logo of pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is displayed in front of its offices in Bagsvaerd, on the outskirts of Copenhagen, Denmark, Nov. 24, 2025. Tom Little | Reuters The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first-ever GLP-1 pill for obesity from Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk, a landmark decision that health experts […]
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Nine of the largest pharma companies ink deals with Trump to lower drug prices
President Donald Trump signs an executive order aimed at reducing the cost of prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals by 30% to 80% during an event in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on May 12, 2025, in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images Several of the largest U.S. and European-based drugmakers inked deals with […]
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UnitedHealth Group commits to improvements after independent audit, patient backlash
UnitedHealthcare sign is displayed at its office building in Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S., Dec. 11, 2025. Tim Evans | Reuters UnitedHealth Group on Friday released the first results from a sprawling independent audit of its business practices and committed to a wide range of steps to track and implement improvements in three specific areas. The health-care […]
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This is how exposed European Big Pharma is to the U.S.
Novo Nordisk CEO Maziar Mike Doustdar shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump during an event to announce a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce the prices of GLP-1 weight‑loss drugs during an event in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 6, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | […]
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Chipotle chases the protein craze with new menu items — including meat in a cup
A Chipotle restaurant in San Francisco, California, US, on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Chipotle Mexican Grill is entering the snack business. The fast-casual giant announced Thursday it will roll out its first-ever “High Protein Menu” later this month, featuring grab-and-go protein cups. Starting Tuesday, customers in the […]
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Eli Lilly says obesity pill helps maintain weight loss after patients switch from Wegovy, Zepbound
Eli Lilly on Thursday said its closely watched obesity pill helped patients maintain the majority of their weight loss after they switched directly from taking the company’s injection Zepbound and Novo Nordisk’s rival shot Wegovy in a late-stage trial. The company also said it has filed for Food and Drug Administration approval of the daily […]
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Medical supply firm Medline set to debut after biggest IPO of 2025
U.S. medical supplies giant Medline is set to debut on the Nasdaq on Wednesday after the biggest initial public offering of the year. The private equity-owned company priced at $29 per share on Tuesday, raising $6.26 billion in an upsized offering that finishes off a strong year for new listings and bolsters optimism about the […]
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