Ozempic and Wegovy demand drives another record quarter for Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk reported a strong financial performance at the start of 2024, driven by rampant demand for weight-loss and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic.
The company said its first-quarter sales were up 24% and pre-tax profit was up 29%.
The company highlighted that it is adding around 27,000 new Wegovy patients each week in the United States.
Looking to the rest of the year, the company upgraded its forecast for full-year profit to £15.3 billion.
Novo Nordisk is presently the most valuable company in Europe.
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Financial media reports emphasize Novo Nordisk’s apparent financial health and growing wealth.
Some outlets highlight somewhat sensationalist celebrity connections and endorsements, which have been fuelling the popularity of weight loss drugs.
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- "Ozempic Maker Novo Nordisk Beats Profit Forecasts Amid Weight Loss Drug Frenzy" - Forbes
- "Danish Firm Behind Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Raises Profit Forecast to £15.3bn" - The Guardian
- "Novo Nordisk beats profit estimates as sales of weight loss drug Wegovy more than double" - CNBC
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