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 clinical trial results showing significant weight loss. Wegovy has already been authorized in the US, UK, UAE, and Bahrain, with plans for further expansion in 2026. The approval marks a major step in accessible obesity treatment with a convenient tablet form.
Deutsche Bank downgraded Novo Nordisk shares from 'hold' to 'sell', cutting the target price by 9% due to concerns over midterm growth and pipeline setbacks. The downgrade follows a mixed Q2 update and highlights worries about limited Medicare prescr...
In Q2 2026, Eli Lilly reported a strong 48% revenue growth driven by blockbuster obesity drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound, especially with rapid international expansion. Novo Nordisk faced challenges including shrinking U.S. sales, price cuts, layoffs, an...
Eli Lilly has introduced Foundayo, an oral GLP-1 pill for weight loss and type 2 diabetes, in UK pharmacies following recent approval. This tablet offers a convenient alternative to injections and is licensed for adults with certain BMI criteria or w...
Novo Nordisk's stock appears to have formed a long-term bottom as its turnaround gains momentum, with losses in market share to Eli Lilly stabilizing. Trading at just over 15 times forward earnings, the stock is valued at about half of Eli Lilly's mu...
