Demand for Ozempic and Wegovy increases illegal sales of weight-loss drugs

Demand for Ozempic and Wegovy increases illegal sales of weight-loss drugs

Growing demand for Ozempic and Wegovy, made by Novo Nordisk, has fueled a rise in illegal sales of weight-loss drugs in Denmark, where the pharmaceutical company is based, the Danish Medicines Agency reported. The agency said in a statement released Tuesday that authorities are aware of 26 websites illegally selling what they claim to be …

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Demand for Ozempic and Wegovy is reaching new heights. Here’s why it can go even higher. | The motley fool

Demand for Ozempic and Wegovy is reaching new heights.  Here's why it can go even higher.  |  The motley fool

Ozempic and Wegovy. These are the two drugs that are the focus of any income or press release coming fromNovo Nordisk(NVO -0.09%). The Danish company struck gold not only with a cutting-edge diabetes drug in Ozempic, but also with an impressive weight loss treatment in Wegovy. Both drugs actually help people lose weight and are …

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Demand for weight-loss drugs fuels global rise in counterfeits

Demand for weight-loss drugs fuels global rise in counterfeits

[1/2]Boxes of Ozempic, an injectable semaglutide drug used to treat type 2 diabetes manufactured by Novo Nordisk, are seen at a Rock Canyon pharmacy in Provo, Utah, U.S. March 29, 2023. REUTERS/George Frey/File photo acquire licensing rights Oct 20 (Reuters) – Extraordinary demand for Novo Nordisks (NOVOb.CO) Ozempic and other drugs used for weight loss …

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