Beijing, Nov 19, 2024 (AFP) - Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy goes on sale in China

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Novo Nordisk's blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy is now available for use in China, the company confirmed to AFP on Tuesday, as the Asian nation battles high rates of obesity. The Danish pharmaceutical firm is the maker of two game-changing treatments for diabetes and obesity -- Ozempic and Wegovy -- propelling its emergence as Europe's most valuable company. Wegovy was approved for use in China in June, and local media reported that the first......

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