Novo Nordisk reported a 4% sales decline in Q1 FY26 excluding a $4.2B accounting reversal, with key drugs Ozempic and Rybelsus dropping significantly. The company also announced major price cuts for Wegovy and Ozempic in 2027 and faced setbacks with its next-gen drug CagriSema. Meanwhile, Pfizer posted a fifth consecutive earnings beat with 5.4% revenue growth and is advancing its obesity drug portfolio, including new GLP-1 candidates. Pfizer offers a strong dividend yield of 6.8%, ongoing acquisitions, and extended patent exclusivity, making it an attractive alternative for investors wary of Novo's challenges.
The European Commission has approved Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill, the first oral GLP-1 receptor agonist for weight management across the EU. This approval covers adults with obesity or overweight with related health issues and follows positive clinica...
The global blood glucose monitoring system market, valued at $16.8 billion in 2025, is projected to grow to $39.4 billion by 2035 at an 8.9% CAGR. Growth is fueled by rising diabetes prevalence, advancements in AI-enabled monitoring devices, and incr...
Vivani Medical is developing a semaglutide implant aimed at improving long-term adherence to GLP-1 treatments like Wegovy and Ozempic, which help with obesity and diabetes. The implant, designed to be replaced biannually or annually, could reduce sid...
