Novo presented COMPETE SWITCH CV real-world data at EASD 2026. Adults with type 2 diabetes who escalated from Ozempic 1 mg to 2 mg were associated with a 6% lower MACE risk than those who switched to Mounjaro.
Novo Nordisk’s phase 3 STEP Young trial found that 40.4% of children aged 6 to under 12 treated with once-weekly semaglutide were no longer classified as having obesity after 68 weeks, versus none on placebo — a first efficacy readout for semaglutide in this young age group.
Semaglutide for MASH (Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatohepatitis) is poised to change the landscape of hepatology as Novo Nordisk prepares to unveil highly anticipated data at the [Read More…]
Novo Nordisk and United Biotechnology announce that their jointly developed UBT251 triple agonist targeting GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors outperformed semaglutide 1 mg in a 24-week Chinese phase 2 trial, setting the stage for global phase 3 development.
In a significant legal victory, Novo Nordisk announced on December 31, 2025, that China’s Supreme People’s Court had issued a final, positive ruling upholding the [Read More…]
Novo Nordisk announced today that its blockbuster drug semaglutide failed to slow the progression of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease in two large-scale Phase 3 clinical trials, [Read More…]
The landmark STEER study provides the first head-to-head real-world comparison of the cardiovascular benefits of Wegovy® and tirzepatide. In a study of over 21,000 adults with obesity and established cardiovascular disease, Wegovy® (semaglutide 2.4 mg) demonstrated a significantly greater reduction in the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death compared to tirzepatide.
Novo Nordisk’s new studies presented at ESC Congress 2025 highlight semaglutide’s powerful cardiovascular benefits for people with diabetes and obesity, showing substantial reductions in heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death risks with Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsus.
Novo Nordisk has applied to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for a new, increased dosage of Wegovy® (semaglutide), a well-known medication for weight loss, of [Read More…]
Novo Nordisk has announced compelling results from its phase 3b STEP UP clinical trial, demonstrating that a higher 7.2 mg dose of its weight-loss medication, Wegovy® (semaglutide), led to a significant average weight loss of 21% in adults with obesity.
