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Novo Nordisk CEO Talks Weight Loss Drug Supply

May 2, 2024
Novo Nordisk CEO discusses scaling up production of weight-loss drug Wegovy with Bloomberg journalists. Topics include manufacturing capacity, unit costs, pricing strategies in drug production, long-term use of weight loss drugs, administration routes, and personalized medicine.
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  • Novo Nordisk is expanding drug supply to meet rising demand and aims to treat millions more patients with increased manufacturing capacity.
  • The company is balancing costs and affordability by reducing list prices, increasing rebates, and considering patient preferences for different drug formulations.

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Novo Nordisk Scaling Up Production and Capacity

Novo Nordisk, led by CEO Lars Frogaard-Yorgensen, is addressing the increasing demand for their products, particularly witnessing a rise in new patient starts weekly from 5-6,000 to 27,000. The company is focusing on ensuring continuous patient treatment by expanding manufacturing and offering higher doses. With additional investment of $6.4 billion in manufacturing capacity, Novo Nordisk aims to treat millions more patients and reduce unit costs through improved scale.

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