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Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical company behind the Wegovy weight loss drug, has beaten profit expectations as demand booms.
Novo Nordisk’s sales increased by 22% in the first quarter, while operating profit rose by 27%.
“We are pleased with the sales growth in the first three months of 2024, driven by increased demand for our GLP-1-based diabetes and obesity treatments,”
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