Wegovy, China and Weight loss

Popular weight-loss drug Wegovy goes on sale in China
Novo Nordisk has launched its weight-loss drug Wegovy in China after it was approved by local health authorities in June. It is set to intensify competition with rival Eli Lilly, whose popular weight-loss treatment also got the green light months ago but has yet to go on sale in the world's second largest pharmaceutical market.
Weight-loss drug Wegovy launched in China
Novo Nordisk said Monday it has launched its popular obesity drug Wegovy in China, the world’s second-largest pharmaceuticals market where it estimates more than 180 million people live with obesity.
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Not only is Wegovy extremely effective (people lose about 15% of their body weight in a year), it also appears to have many benefits beyond just weight loss.
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Research shows that 1 in 8 adults in the US has used one of the popular GLP-1 medications, most of them trying to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease and others to help them lose weight.
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Weight-loss drug Wegovy launched in China, targeting 180 million with obesity
Novo Nordisk launches its weight-loss drug Wegovy in China after approval by local health authorities in June.
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Novo Nordisk To Offer Wegovy In China At Fraction Of USA Cost
Wegovy's approval by China's NMPA targets individuals with a BMI of 30+ with related health issues; initial supply will be ...