Novo Nordisk Launches Wegovy in China

Novo Nordisk Launches Wegovy Weight-Loss Drug in China
Novo Nordisk has launched its blockbuster Wegovy weight-loss drug in China, adding the world’s second-largest economy to its growing list of markets where appetite for the drugs are rising.The first prescription for Wegovy in China will be issued at a public hospital in Shanghai this week and will cost about 1,
Popular weight-loss drug Wegovy goes on sale in China
Novo Nordisk has launched its weight-loss drug Wegovy in China after it was approved by local health authorities in June. It is set to intensify competition with rival Eli Lilly, whose popular weight-loss treatment also got the green light months ago but has yet to go on sale in the world's second largest pharmaceutical market.
Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy goes on sale in China
Novo Nordisk's blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy is now available for use in China, the company confirmed to AFP on Tuesday, as the Asian nation battles high rates of obesity.A Novo Nordisk spokesperson confirmed to AFP on Tuesday that the drug was "now available in China" for the treatment of adults with obesity and those overweight with at least one weight-related comorbidity.
Wegovy launches in China
Novo Nordisk has launched Wegovy – its popular weight loss treatment – in China. China, with a population of 1.4 billion, has more than 180 million people living with obesity. The introduction of Wegovy offers a new option for this large group of potential patients.
Weight-loss drug Wegovy launched in China, targeting 180 million with obesity
Novo Nordisk launches its weight-loss drug Wegovy in China after approval by local health authorities in June.
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Not only is Wegovy extremely effective (people lose about 15% of their body weight in a year), it also appears to have many benefits beyond just weight loss.
Novo Nordisk launches obesity drug Wegovy in China
Novo Nordisk said on Monday it has launched its popular obesity drug Wegovy in China, the world's second-largest pharmaceuticals market where it estimates more than 180 million people live with obesity.
Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy comes to China Amid Rising Demand
Novo Nordisk has officially launched its weight-loss drug Wegovy in China after receiving approval in June. The move pits it against rival Eli Lilly, whose treatment, Zepbound, is yet to hit shelves in the world's second-largest pharmaceutical market.
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