Ozempic

Novo Nordisk
Jul 21, 2026

Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly over GLP-1 drug ads

Novo Nordisk sued Eli Lilly, alleging misleading ads unfairly compare doses of Zepbound and Mounjaro with Wegovy and Ozempic.

Adam Mendelsohn, CEO of Vivani Medical, holds the miniature semaglutide (GLP-1) implant designed for once- or twice-yearly administration.
Jul 8, 2026

Novo Nordisk to evaluate semaglutide weight loss implant

Novo Nordisk will evaluate Vivani Medical's semaglutide implant for chronic weight management under a new development agreement.

Artificial intelligence in health care
Apr 15, 2026

Novo Nordisk teams with OpenAI to speed drug development

Novo Nordisk and OpenAI partner to use AI for drug development, aiming to speed discovery, improve manufacturing and boost efficiency.

Wegovy (semaglutide) injectable
Mar 9, 2026

Novo Nordisk, Hims & Hers settle GLP-1 drug dispute

The settlement between Novo Nordisk and Hims & Hers allows the telehealth platform to sell FDA-approved Wegovy and Ozempic GLP-1 drugs.

ShopRite's Wellness Your Way Starter Kits
Feb 25, 2026

ShopRite launches GLP-1 wellness starter kits

Customers filling their first prescription will receive product samples, nutrition guides and recipes to support patients beginning weight loss medications.

Novo Nordisk is the sole patent holder of semaglutide – the active ingredient in popular diabetes shot Ozempic and as well as blockbuster weight loss drug Wegovy. The company has said it is not supplied to outside entities.
Nov 7, 2025

Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly cut GLP-1 drug costs under Medicare

The deals with the Trump administration will lower prices for weight loss and diabetes medications to make them more affordable for patients.

Novo Nordisk
Sep 10, 2025

Novo Nordisk to cut 9,000 jobs in global restructuring

The moves aim to save $1.3 billion annually by next year, streamline operations and increase focus on diabetes and obesity growth.

Wegovy (semaglutide) injectable
May 22, 2025

Novo Nordisk expands Wegovy access as FDA bans semaglutide copies

The Swiss drugmaker – which has its U.S. headquarters in Plainsboro – is launching a series of initiatives to offer patients authentic versions of its blockbuster weight-loss treatment.

Stethoscope and gavel
May 14, 2025

Frier Levitt to host webinar on GLP-1 legal risks

The boutique health care firm will host a May 15 event exploring compounding, legal risks, FDA regulations and the growing role of payers in obesity treatment.

Novo Nordisk is the sole patent holder of semaglutide – the active ingredient in popular diabetes shot Ozempic and as well as blockbuster weight loss drug Wegovy. The company has said it is not supplied to outside entities.
Apr 28, 2025

Novo Nordisk scores court win against GLP-1 copycat compounders

A Texas court denied a request to allow continued sales of compounded Wegovy and Ozempic after the FDA ruled the semaglutide shortage has ended.

Novo Nordisk is the sole patent holder of semaglutide – the active ingredient in popular diabetes shot Ozempic and as well as blockbuster weight loss drug Wegovy. The company has said it is not supplied to outside entities.
Feb 26, 2025

Drug compounders sue FDA over Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic, Wegovy (updated)

An industry group filed the lawsuit after the health regulator removed semaglutide from its shortage list and told manufacturers they need to stop producing unbranded versions within the next 60 to 90 days.

Novo Nordisk is the sole patent holder of semaglutide – the active ingredient in popular diabetes shot Ozempic and as well as blockbuster weight loss drug Wegovy. The company has said it is not supplied to outside entities.
Jan 6, 2025

GLP-1 users spend less at the supermarket, Cornell study finds

As the weight-loss drugs become more popular, consumer habits are starting to reflect changing consumption behavior, including decreasing sales for certain kinds of foods.