Obesity Drug Hit Makes Novo Nordisk More Valuable Than Nestle

  • Danish firm is major player in diabetes and obesity treatments
  • Company has ‘exceeded expectations,’ its CEO said Thursday
Wegovy pensSource: Novo Nordisk
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It’s the Wegovy effect.

The blockbuster weight-loss drug, a hit with Hollywood and Silicon Valley celebrities, has more than doubled the market value of Novo Nordisk A/S since 2021 and looks set to be a cash cow for the Danish firm for years to come.