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08 Jun 2026, 06:42 UTC · 7h ago

Novo Nordisk Weight-Loss Pill Prescriptions Hit Three Million Since Launch

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A Danish drugmaker's pill reached three million total prescriptions in the U.S. within 22 weeks of launch. — Rapid adoption rates for a new drug indicate strong commercial demand and significant revenue growth potential for the manufacturer.
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