Novo Nordisk defends next-gen obesity drug CagriSema, gives details of new trial
Novo Nordisk defended its next-generation obesity drug candidate CagriSema on Wednesday following late-stage trial data published in December that disappointed investors and wiped $125 billion from its market value.
Novo Nordisk Annual Sales Jump on Higher Demand for Obesity Drugs
The Danish maker of Ozempic and Wegovy reported a 25 percent increase in sales to $40.6 billion, but said it expected slower growth this year.
Forget Wegovy: Novo Nordisk May Have a New Billion-Dollar Weight Loss Drug On Its Hands
In fact, Novo Nordisk recently reported positive results for one of its anti-obesity candidates that puts its current best-selling drug in this area, Wegovy, to shame. Let's look deeper into these results and what they could mean for investors.
Novo Nordisk's next-gen obesity drug Cagrisema: investors seek answers
Novo Nordisk is under pressure from investors for more information about its next-generation obesity drug candidate CagriSema amid a lack of clarity over trial results that hammered its shares in December.
Obesity drug sales surge at Novo Nordisk
Sales of Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug, Wegovy, rose by more than 50 per cent last year, helping the Danish drugmaker beat revenue expectations.
Novo Nordisk plans new study for CagriSema, targets 2026 submission
CagriSema, considered a successor to Wegovy, is Novo Nordisk’s most likely route of gaining GLP-1RA market share back from Eli Lilly.
Novo Nordisk to seek regulatory approval for CagriSema obesity drug early 2026
Novo Nordisk said on Wednesday it plan to file its experimental next-generation obesity drug CagriSema for regulatory approval during the first quarter of next year, slightly later than its previous expectation to file towards end-2025.
Novo Nordisk’s next-generation obesity drug shows promise in early clinical trials
Novo Nordisk’s amycretin shows 22% weight loss over 36 weeks, potentially surpassing Eli Lilly’s Zepbound. Further trials are planned.
Novo Nordisk stock surges 7% after Ozempic maker’s latest weight-loss drug shows promise
The new treatment targets gut hormone GLP-1 but also mimics amylin, a hormone released by the pancreas that suppresses hunger.
Novo Nordisk Q4 Earnings: Wegovy Sales More Than Double, Seeks Regulatory Approval For Hybrid Weight Loss Drug In 2026
Novo Nordisk reported Q4 sales of $11.96 billion, beating estimates. The company plans a new phase 3 trial for CagriSema in 2025, with results expected in Q1.
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Novo Nordisk Obesity Drug Shows 22% Weight Loss, But Lack of Safety Detail Is a Sticking Point
A next-generation Novo Nordisk obesity drug designed to hit two targets has preliminary clinical data showing 22% weight loss, results that suggest the once-weekly injection could have an edge ...
As growth slows, CFO says Novo Nordisk is prepping for the next generation of weight loss drugs
Novo’s newest GLP-1, CagriSema, is the first big test of Novo Nordisk’s future as the leader in the obesity treatment market.