On November 17, Novo Nordisk announced that its weekly formulation of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) semaglutide (trade name: Novowin) for long-term weight management was officially launched in China, providing a weight loss option for Chinese overweight and obese patients. It is understood that with the official commercialization of Novowin, the first prescription of semaglutide for weight loss indications in public hospitals will be issued in Shanghai next week. Regarding the pricing of Novowin, Novo Nordisk responded: “We have begun to apply for Novowin provincial bidding network, and the sales price will refer to the provincial online price.” Previously, Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, Novotai, has been included in the medical insurance, and the cost of a 3 ml dose is less than 800 yuan. In addition, Novowin has previously entered the private hospital channel and can be booked through the Internet platform, with a ...
Novo Nordisk recently partnered with 10 Indian artificial intelligence (AI) startups, marking an important moment for the Indian AI ecosystem. The Danish company, best known for its weight loss drug Wegovy, is leveraging AI innovations to streamline operations and improve efficiency. The moves are part of the Danish drugmaker’s expansion plans for operations in Bangalore, which it opened 17 years ago. The center helps manage the vast amounts of data collected about the safety and effectiveness of its drugs, including clinical trial information and reports of potential side effects. One of the factors driving the move is that demand for obesity and diabetes-related drugs is expected to grow, especially as global attention to these health issues grows. By strategically positioning itself in India, one of the world’s largest markets for diabetes drugs, Novo Nordisk expects to meet the growing demand by increasing its production capacity. The partnership also has a ...
These measures are part of the business expansion plan launched by this Danish pharmaceutical company in Bangalore 17 years ago. The center helps manage a large amount of data collected regarding the safety and efficacy of its drugs, including clinical trial information and potential side effect reports. One of the factors driving this initiative is that the demand for obesity and diabetes related drugs is expected to grow, especially with the increasing global attention to these health problems. Through strategic positioning in India (one of the world’s largest diabetes drug markets), Novo Nordisk is expected to meet the growing demand by improving its production capacity. This partnership has also had a broader impact on the operations of Novo Nordisk. It is expected that Novo Nordisk’s Bangalore center will become an approximate mirror of its Danish headquarters within three years. The company plans to increase the number of employees in Bangalore ...
In the first half of 2024, Novo Nordisk achieved revenue of 133.4 billion Danish kroner, a year-on-year increase of 24%, and its performance continued to grow. The increase in the volume of semaglutide is a key factor in the growth of performance. Ozempic, a semaglutide hypoglycemic injection, achieved revenue of 56.7 billion Danish kroner, Rybelsus, a semaglutide hypoglycemic oral agent, achieved revenue of 10.9 billion Danish kroner, and Wegovy, a semaglutide weight loss injection, achieved revenue of 21 billion Danish kroner. The total sales of semaglutide were 88.7 billion Danish kroner, a year-on-year increase of 43%, accounting for 2/3 of Novo Nordisk’s total revenue. While semaglutide is selling well around the world, Novo Nordisk is also constantly adjusting and optimizing its R&D strategy and business layout. By enriching its product portfolio, it will further strengthen its dominant position in the field of blood sugar and fat reduction. At the same ...
Today, the China National Medical Products Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) announced on its official website that Novo Nordisk’s application for the new drug market launch of Paxin Injection has been accepted. According to public information, this should be the weekly long-acting growth hormone Sogroya developed by Novo Nordisk ® (Somapacitan). The Phase 3 study of this product in China for the treatment of children with slow growth caused by insufficient secretion of growth hormone has been completed. Screenshot source: CDE official website Sogroya ® (somapactan) injection is a human growth hormone analog containing growth hormone similar to that produced by the human body, which can be used to treat adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD). Sogroya ® has been approved in the United States, European Union, Japan, Australia, and Saudi Arabia for subcutaneous injection once a week as a replacement therapy for endogenous growth hormone in adult growth hormone ...
Today (September 5th), the China National Medical Products Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) announced on its official website that Novo Nordisk’s application for the new drug market launch of Paxin Injection has been accepted. According to public information, this should be the weekly long-acting growth hormone Sogroya developed by Novo Nordisk ® (Somapacitan). The Phase 3 study of this product in China for the treatment of children with slow growth caused by insufficient secretion of growth hormone has been completed. Sogroya ® (somapactan) injection is a human growth hormone analog containing growth hormone similar to that produced by the human body, which can be used to treat adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD). Sogroya ® has been approved in the United States, European Union, Japan, Australia, and Saudi Arabia for subcutaneous injection once a week as a replacement therapy for endogenous growth hormone in adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD) patients. ...
Original Medicine Guanlan Medicine Guanlan September 5, 2024 08:35 Shanghai Reported by WuXi AppTec Content Team Today (September 5th), the China National Medical Products Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) announced on its official website that Novo Nordisk’s application for the new drug market launch of Paxin Injection has been accepted. According to public information, this should be the weekly long-acting growth hormone Sogroya developed by Novo Nordisk ® (Somapacitan). The Phase 3 study of this product in China for the treatment of children with slow growth caused by insufficient secretion of growth hormone has been completed. Sogroya ® (somapactan) injection is a human growth hormone analog containing growth hormone similar to that produced by the human body, which can be used to treat adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD). Sogroya ® has been approved in the United States, European Union, Japan, Australia, and Saudi Arabia for subcutaneous injection once ...
MU Biotech Circle Recently, Eli Lilly announced plans to directly sell single dose vials of its weight loss drug Zepbound (tirzepatide) to consumers. The new prices for 2.5mg and 5.0mg doses are $99.75/vial and $137.25/vial, respectively, with corresponding monthly costs of $399 and $549, respectively, with a price reduction of over 50%. Novo Nordisk may adopt a similar strategy towards its Wegovy, with specific details to be revealed by its CEO during a Senate Health Committee hearing on September 24th. Analysts have responded positively to Eli Lilly’s move to lower Zepbound prices and offer the drug through its new self funded pharmacy component on its direct to consumer platform LillyDirect (launched in January this year). Joon Lee, an analyst at Truist Securities, believes that given the high demand for patients willing to purchase at their own expense, there is no reason why other GLP-1 manufacturers should not adopt similar strategies. ...
Novo Nordisk Education Foundation (NNEF), a non-profit organisation set up by Novo Nordisk India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rabindranath Tagore (RNT) Medical College, Udaipur to establish a ‘Sickle Cell Wellness Hub’ dedicated to people living with sickle cell disease (SCD). The MoU was signed between Dr Vipin Mathur – Principal & Controller, RNT Medical College and Vikrant Shrotriya – Managing Trustee, Novo Nordisk Education Foundation. Also present at the occasion were Dr R L Suman – Medical Superintendent, MB Government Hospital, Udaipur and Dr Lakhan Poswal – Senior Professor & HOD, Pediatrics and Nodal Officer, SCD Centre of Excellence, RNT medical College, Udaipur. This public-private partnership is aligned to the Government of India’s commitment of eradicating SCD from India by 2047 as part of its National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission 2023 [1]. According to the statement released, the Sickle Cell Wellness Hub will offer holistic care ...
The FDA rejected Novo Nordisk’s biologics license application for icodec, citing questions about the manufacturing process for this once weekly insulin as well as its use by type 1 diabetes patients. But there are several high-profile FDA approvals in our recap of recent regulatory news. By Frank VinluanNovo Nordisk’s bid to bring diabetes patients a less burdensome dosing regimen has encountered a setback. The FDA turned down the company’s application for icodec, a slow-acting insulin the company designed for once-weekly dosing as an alternative to daily insulin injections. According to Novo Nordisk, the FDA’s complete response letter raised questions about icodec’s manufacturing process as well as the use of the product in patients with type 1 diabetes. In May, an FDA advisory committee concluded that the available data were not sufficient to show that icodec’s benefits outweigh its risks in type 1 diabetes. Some committee members expressed concerns about icodec’s ...
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