Health Canada approves obesity drug Wegovy

Canada approves Novo Nordisk's obesity drug to reduce risk of non-fatal heart attack
Canada's health regulator has approved Novo Nordisk's weight loss drug Wegovy to reduce the risk of nonfatal heart attack or myocardial infarction in some adults, the Danish drugmaker said on Wednesday.
Health Canada approves Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy to cut heart attacks
Health Canada has approved Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide injection, Wegovy, to reduce the risk of non-fatal myocardial infarction (MI).
Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy goes on sale in China
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.A Novo Nordisk spokesperson confirmed to AFP on Tuesday that the drug was "now available in China" for the treatment of adults with obesity and those overweight with at least one weight-related comorbidity.
Novo Nordisk launches obesity drug Wegovy in China
Novo Nordisk said on 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.
Weight-loss drug approved to reduce risk of non-fatal heart attacks | Canada Tonight
Health Canada has approved the weight-loss drug Wegovy to reduce the risk of non-fatal heart attacks, drug maker Novo Nordisk says. But how does it work? Dr. Samir Gupta discusses Health Canada's decision.
Health Matters: Wegovy approved to reduce heart attack risk
Novo Nordisk says Health Canada has approved its weight loss drug Wegovy to reduce the risk of heart attacks in some adults. Kyle Benning has the details and more in Health Matters for Nov. 27, 2024.
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